The River Stort – Cycle Stortford Meeting Point loop from Bishop's Stortford

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The River Stort – Cycle Stortford Meeting Point loop from Bishop's Stortford

Moderate

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The River Stort – Cycle Stortford Meeting Point loop from Bishop's Stortford

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7.77km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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644 m

The River Stort

Highlight • River

The River Stort passes through Bishops Stortford on its was through Essex and Hertfordshire from the village of Langley to the River Lea. From the town the river has been made navigable, known as the Stort Navigation.

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905 m

Castle Park

Highlight • Rest Area

A gorgeous park and green space for a pit stop, maybe a picnic, r&r and then get back on it! Coffee shop is close as well.

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964 m

Cycle Stortford Meeting Point

Highlight • Parking

This is where we meet up for rides.

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5.98 km

Apton Road Pond

Lake

6.43 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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6.50 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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7.77 km

End point

Bus stop

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