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Scenic Country Lane – The Cricketers Arms loop from Bishop's Stortford

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Scenic Country Lane – The Cricketers Arms loop from Bishop's Stortford

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Scenic Country Lane – The Cricketers Arms loop from Bishop's Stortford

02:45

43.7km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 271 m

After 42.0 km for 135 m

After 43.5 km for 255 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.47 km

Flood-prone ford

Highlight • River

In stormy spells in winter, the flood here provides an obstacle. Walkers might be able to get by on the verges, but cyclists will either get stopped in their tracks …

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7.80 km

Scenic Country Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Stunning section of connected lanes where you'll hardy see a car. Lots of opportunities for great photos.

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11.9 km

The Cricketers Arms

Highlight • Pub

Decent pub, not cheap but good beer. Black Sheep when I was there.

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14.4 km

Rickling to Wicken Bonhunt Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Gravel/dirt track between Rickling & Wicken Bonhunt with plenty of grass up the middle!

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17.7 km

Poore Street Plantation

Forest

18.9 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Arkesden

Highlight • Religious Site

Lovely and cool on a hot summer's day!

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24.3 km

High Wood Trig Point

Highlight • Monument

Trig point (139m) in a private garden but the owners might let you take a look if you ask nicely!

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25.8 km

Bench With a View of the Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

27.6 km

Poppy's Barn

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely cafe in a scenic location. Good for a leisurely stop if you've time for a sausage sandwich or eggs on toast, or even a Full English, or else just …

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42.1 km

Link Road Woodland

Forest

43.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.2 km

2.30 km

1.18 km

991 m

704 m

306 m

Surfaces

27.7 km

13.1 km

2.27 km

541 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Wednesday 2 September

26°C

18°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Scenic Country Lane – The Cricketers Arms loop from Bishop's Stortford

Flood-prone ford

Scenic Country Lane

The Cricketers Arms

Rickling to Wicken Bonhunt Gravel Track

St Mary the Virgin Church, Arkesden

High Wood Trig Point

Bench With a View of the Park

Poppy's Barn

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