How do you usually travel into the town centre to shop, socialise or work? There are times when driving is the best option, but many shorter journeys would be quicker, easier and more enjoyable on foot. Plus, walking is a great way to reduce congestion and air pollution while saving money and getting active. That’s why we have put together a new brochure that highlights 10 walking routes from the main residential areas of Bishop’s Stortford to the town centre, as well as 4 handy cut throughs, saving you time and making walking more enjoyable.
You can pick up your FREE copy from the Tourist Information Centre, Market Square and the Bishop’s Stortford Independent office, North Street.
10 walking routes into Bishop’s Stortford town centre
Each route uses footpaths and quieter roads, where possible, and is illustrated with a map and written description. Here is a taster of the routes featured in the brochure:
- Bishop’s Gate, avoiding Great Hadham Road and Windhill.
- Thorley Neighbourhood Centre via the Thorley Bus Link.
- St Michael’s Meads via Stockmen Field.
- St Michael’s Hurst following the footpath along the River Stort.
- Parsonage Lane area through Grange Paddocks and Sworders Field.
- Haymeads Lane are via Pine Grove.
- Thorley Hill area along footbath to Mulberry Court and then onto South Road.
- Bishop’s Park avoiding the busiest section of Hadham Road.
- Stortford Fields, along Cricketfield Lane and Elm Road.
- Stortford South across Thorley Wedge, following quieter roads and footpaths.
Benefits of walking
Small changes can make a difference – every time you walk to work, the shops or home, there are multiple benefits:
- Reduce congestion
- Save money
- Protect the environment
- Look after your health
- Get fit and active
- Boost your mood.
Pick up your FREE copy today.
