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East Of England

Flitch Way — East section – Bannister Green Halt loop from Flitch Green

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Flitch Way — East section – Bannister Green Halt loop from Flitch Green

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4.6

(5)

40

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Flitch Way — East section – Bannister Green Halt loop from Flitch Green

01:00

15.4km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

379 m

Tomb of Matilda Fitzwalter (Maid Marian), Little Dunmow Priory Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Within Little Dunmow's pretty church lies a tomb purporting to hold one of the most intriguing literary figures in English history. Maid Marian of Robin Hood fame is said to be buried here, or rather, the woman who served as the inspiration for her.

Matilda Fitzwalter was the daughter of Baron Fitzwalter, the Lord of Little Dunmow and instrumental in the signing of the Magna Carta.

Story has it that Matilda fell for a knight who turned out to be Robin Hood and spurned the affection of future king, Prince John, leading her to flee her home.

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2

1.14 km

Slippery Wooden Slats

Highlight • Bridge

Be careful if you have less than nobbly tyres as the wooden slats become slippery when wet.

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3

2.24 km

Rayne Station on the Flitch Way

Highlight • Rest Area

Running for 15 miles between Bishop's Stortford and Braintree, the Flitch Way is totally traffic free and very flat. It is a fantastic place to hike with a good surface. The railway was opened in 1869 but closed 83 years later in 1952. It continued to operate for freight only until 1972. There is a cafe, toilets and visitors centre to the east of here at Rayne.

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4

3.65 km

Flitch Way — East section

Highlight • Cycleway

Great tree shaded old railway route

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5

4.26 km

Bannister Green Halt

Highlight • Monument

Former halt on Flitch Way railway route. Great for a gravel bike ride!

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6

7.86 km

Rayne Station and Flitch Way Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cycleway

A very cool cafe - does get very busy however.

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

1.00 km

857 m

438 m

268 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

2.12 km

425 m

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