Who owns the Flitch Way?

The Royal Forest The Flitch Way runs along the northern edge of Hatfield Forest. Once owned by the Crown, the woods and rides became popular for deer hunting. The forest is steeped in history with a landscape unchanged for over 900 years.

Where does the Flitch Way start and end?

The Flitch Way runs for fifteen miles from Braintree station to Start Hill near Bishops Stortford and is an important greenway and wildlife corridor. For most of the way it provides a safe traffic free environment for walkers, cyclists and horse riders and forms part of National Cycle Network Route 16.

How long is Flitch Way Braintree?

15 miles
The Flitch Way stretches almost 15 miles along the track of the former railway line between Braintree and Bishop’s Stortford which opened in 1869.

How many miles is the Flitch Way?

Enjoy 15 miles of flat, traffic free, beautiful Essex countryside following a former railway line from Braintree to Bishops Stortford. Perfect for walking, cycling and horse riding.

Where can I get a map of the Flitch Way?

The Friends of the Flitch Way have produced a detailed leaflet of the route. You can pick one up at Great Notley Country Park, the Carriage Museum or the Booking Hall cafe in Rayne. Alternatively click here to download more maps and information on the Flitch Way.

Where is the Flitch Way in Hatfield Forest?

Dunmow Cutting (between the Dunmow bypass and Buttleys Lane, Great Dunmow) Stane Street Halt (near Forest Road, Hatfield Forest) The Friends of the Flitch Way have produced a detailed leaflet of the route.

Where are the best places to stop on the Flitch Way?

Bannister Green Halt (near Felsted) Dunmow Cutting (between the Dunmow bypass and Buttleys Lane, Great Dunmow) Stane Street Halt (near Forest Road, Hatfield Forest) The Friends of the Flitch Way have produced a detailed leaflet of the route. You can pick one up at Great Notley Country Park, the Carriage Museum or the Booking Hall cafe in Rayne.

Is the Flitch Way a traffice free day out?

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Passing through 15 miles of countryside along the former Bishop’s Stortford to Braintree railway in the heart of rural Essex, The Flitch Way is ideal for a traffice free day out.