The River Stort – Waytemore Castle Mound loop from Bishop's Stortford

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The River Stort – Waytemore Castle Mound loop from Bishop's Stortford

Moderate

runners

The River Stort – Waytemore Castle Mound loop from Bishop's Stortford

01:30

14.2km

90m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.32 km

Cycle Stortford Meeting Point

Highlight • Parking

This is where we meet up for rides.

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8.38 km

Castle Park

Highlight • Rest Area

A gorgeous park and green space for a pit stop, maybe a picnic, r&r and then get back on it! Coffee shop is close as well.

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8.64 km

The River Stort passes through Bishops Stortford on its was through Essex and Hertfordshire from the village of Langley to the River Lea. From the town the river has been made navigable, known as the Stort Navigation.

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11.3 km

Waytemore Castle Mound

Highlight • Monument

The history of Waytemore Castle is shrouded in mystery. It is thought that it was a Saxon fortress built in the 10th century against invasion by the Danes but there …

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11.7 km

Black Lion

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful grade II listed building. Here is what the official entry says:

"2. Mid C16 double fronted house. Exposed post and panel timber-framing, steep red tile pitched roofs. Two and …

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11.9 km

Corn Exchange

Highlight • Monument

Nice historic builing now hosting a restaurant/bar with a relaxed terasse on the upper floor. Good place for a break with a view to enjoy good weather.

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14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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