The Stort Navigation: Sawbridgeworth to Roydon (7 miles / 11km - Leisurely, Booking Required)

This walk is for up to 30 people, including the leader.

This is a gentle walk following the Stort Navigation from Sawbridgeworth to Roydon, returning to the start point by train.

We will walk by a section of the River Stort which was converted to a canal in the 18th century, linking Bishop's Stortford with the River Lea. The route begins at Sawbridgeworth station then follows the historic waterway as it winds its way downstream along the Hertfordshire / Essex border, past Harlow and onwards to Roydon.

Walking on the towpath, we will pass through a range of nature reserves, water meadows and woodland, which should be at its most autumnal, and will make a short detour into the Grade II listed grounds of historic Pishiobury Park.

We will make a stop for lunch partway round; please bring a packed lunch as there are no easily accessible shops on the route.

We finish at Roydon station, which is on the same line as Sawbridgeworth to enable an easy return to the start. Trains to Sawbridgeworth in the afternoon are at 41 and 57 minutes past the hour and the journey takes 10 minutes.

This walk is not suitable for dogs.

Booking your place: If you would like to join, you must book in advance using the Stag Walkers Meetup group - see Notes for how to book & what to bring. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your booking so that someone else can take your place.

Please do not turn up for a walk without booking, as places are limited.

Unless you opt in to further communications, we will only use contact information you provide to get in touch about the walk.

Please car-share or use public transport if possible. To offer a lift or ask for one from a fellow walker, please use the Meetup event page.