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River Stort Towpath – Pishiobury Park loop from Harlow Mill

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England
East Of England
Essex

River Stort Towpath – Pishiobury Park loop from Harlow Mill

Hard

5.0

(6)

25

hikers

River Stort Towpath – Pishiobury Park loop from Harlow Mill

05:33

21.8km

70m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.29 km

River Stort Towpath

Highlight • River

Towpath can be muddy in places wear sturdy footwear

Tip by

2.62 km

Feakes Lock

Lake

3

4.38 km

Full of Beans Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee and Health food Shop

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4

5.52 km

Highland Cattle Riverside Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

5

7.96 km

6

7.99 km

Lock and Latte Coffee Stop

Highlight • Cafe

'Lock and Latte' - convenient coffee stop

Tip by

10.2 km

Broom's Plantation

Forest

8

11.0 km

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.

Tip by

9

15.0 km

Tednambury Lock 4

Highlight • Structure

Good pace to explore if open.

Tip by

19.0 km

The Osier Bed

Viewpoint

11

19.4 km

Pishiobury Park

Highlight • Historical Site

This open green park is perfect for strolls and a picnic, offering a delightful atmosphere and rich history to explore.

The park has ties to Henry VIII, evidence of Roman occupation and echoes of Capability Brown style landscape features – a distinctive 18th century architect style characterised by rolling hills, lakes and ponds, meandering rivers and tree plantations.

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B

21.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

5.91 km

1.98 km

329 m

319 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

4.21 km

2.39 km

817 m

690 m

615 m

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Thursday 16 July

27°C

13°C

11 %

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