Full of Beans Cafe – Bishop's Stortford Town Centre loop from Thorley Wash Nature Reserve

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Full of Beans Cafe – Bishop's Stortford Town Centre loop from Thorley Wash Nature Reserve

Moderate

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Full of Beans Cafe – Bishop's Stortford Town Centre loop from Thorley Wash Nature Reserve

04:26

17.4km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.48 km

Full of Beans Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee and Health food Shop

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5.13 km

Highland Cattle Riverside Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

7.42 km

Gravel Pit Coppice

Forest

9.87 km

Broom's Plantation

Forest

10.6 km

South Mill Lock (River Stort Navigation)

Highlight • Trail

This path follows the beautiful River Stort Navigation canal near South Mill Lock. It’s a lovely flat trail that offers picturesque views, conveniently located just outside Bishop's Stortford.

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12.0 km

Waterside Stortford Canal Trail

Highlight • Trail

Waterside Stortford is a 5.6km, flat trail which runs from Bat Willow Hurst Country Park to the north of the town, through the centre here, to just beyond Twyford Mill …

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12.6 km

Corn Exchange

Highlight • Monument

Nice historic builing now hosting a restaurant/bar with a relaxed terasse on the upper floor. Good place for a break with a view to enjoy good weather.

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12.7 km

Black Lion

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful grade II listed building. Here is what the official entry says:

"2. Mid C16 double fronted house. Exposed post and panel timber-framing, steep red tile pitched roofs. Two and …

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13.0 km

Bishop's Stortford Town Centre

Highlight • Religious Site

Bishop's Stortford is a large commuter town that expanded rapidly from the Second World War onwards. It's home to the motte-and-bailey castle remains of Waytemore Castle, which stand above the …

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