Bishop's Stortford Town Centre – Waytemore Castle Mound loop from Bishop's Stortford

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Bishop's Stortford Town Centre – Waytemore Castle Mound loop from Bishop's Stortford

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Bishop's Stortford Town Centre – Waytemore Castle Mound loop from Bishop's Stortford

00:35

5.53km

60m

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: August 18, 2026

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1.84 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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2.17 km

Bishop's Stortford Town Centre

Highlight • Religious Site

Bishop's Stortford is a large commuter town that expanded rapidly from the Second World War onwards. It's home to the motte-and-bailey castle remains of Waytemore Castle, which stand above the …

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2.39 km

Waterside Stortford Canal Trail

Highlight • Trail

Waterside Stortford is a 5.6km, flat trail which runs from Bat Willow Hurst Country Park to the north of the town, through the centre here, to just beyond Twyford Mill …

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2.97 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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3.16 km

Cycle Stortford Meeting Point

Highlight • Parking

This is where we meet up for rides.

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4.01 km

Lindsey Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

One of the steepest roads in the town, westbound. If you're travelling south on Rye Street and want to get onto Cricketfield Lane, you're better off continuing south on Rye …

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