22.9 km (14.2 miles), shortenable to 11.75 miles
Toughness: 4 out of 10
A stile-free walk. Stretches of the River Ash in the morning and the Stort Navigation near the end. In between there’s tracks, green lanes and quiet country roads. The walk passes the Henry Moore sculpture park (see below).
Trains: 09:57 Cambridge train from Liverpool St (Hackney Downs 10:03 Tottenham Hale 10:10) arriving Roydon 10:27. Get a return to Sawbridgeworth. Return at xx:05 and xx:34.
Lunch: The Hoops Inn (01279 843 568), a charming pub in Perry Green, next to The Henry Moore Foundation’s sculpture park. Open 12.00-18.00. Food served all day Sunday
The Henry Moore Foundation Outdoor sculpture grounds with many monumental works by Henry Moore in 70 acres of Hertfordshire countryside. Some are visible from the walk. For a better look you’ll have to pay (£12.25). The website advises advance booking but tickets are usually available at the desk. Details here
Tea: Plenty of choices in Sawbridgeworth – see notes
Walk Directions: here
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