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Walden Castle Ruins – Bronte Café loop from Saffron Walden

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Walden Castle Ruins – Bronte Café loop from Saffron Walden

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Walden Castle Ruins – Bronte Café loop from Saffron Walden

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3.12km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.55 km

Walden Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The 12th-century Walden Castle, built or expanded by Geoffrey de Mandeville, the first Earl of Essex, is in ruins. After the medieval period, the castle fell into disuse and much …

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1.69 km

Fantastic bicycle friendly cafe in the heart of Saffron Walden run by two keen cyclists!

Delicious coffee, hot chocolate, pastries and more! They also stock a few bike spares and energy gels/bars.

Well worth a visit if you're cycling through!

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1.97 km

The Common

Highlight • Natural

Great spot for a picnic or a spot of frisbee.

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2.13 km

Saffron Walden Turf Maze

Highlight • Historical Site

Near to the castle is a turf maze, a series of circular excavations cut into the turf of the common. It is the largest example of this style of maze …

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3.12 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.47 km

807 m

518 m

265 m

Surfaces

1.73 km

733 m

307 m

265 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Friday 22 May

27°C

16°C

6 %

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Walden Castle Ruins – Bronte Café loop from Saffron Walden

Walden Castle Ruins

Bronte Café

The Common

Saffron Walden Turf Maze

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