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Visit Bishop’s Stortford Winding its way through Leisure Centre Bishop’s Stortford, the Stort Navigation was once the main route for barges delivering grain Hadham Road to the malt mills. Today, Link A1250 it’s a great route for country walks. Waytemore Castle Mound River Stort Bridge Street T h Town Centre e C a u s Paddling Pool ew ay Shopping Centre H ockerill Street A1250 Jackson Wharf River Stort Hockerill Cut Port Jackson End of Navigation Adderley Road Station Road A D Bus Station c a h n o e r Little adventures S Rose & S t t r Crown r on your doorstep e e e e Leisure t t Centre Bishop’s Stortford Ri ve r Sto rt Arts Centre N av & Museum ig at io n Spellbrook Sawbridge STAY SAFE: & Harlow Map not to scale: covers approx 1.4 miles/2.4km Stay Away From the Edge A little bit of history The Stort Navigation is the canalised section of the River Stort, made to provide better transport for the malt trade in Bishop’s Stortford. The return journey was made with ‘dirty’ cargo – mainly malt-dust and manure. Today, the towpath forms part of several scenic long- distance walks. Best of all it’s FREE!* Information Five things to Jackson Square do a t Bish Car Park op’ Bishop’s Stortford s Stortford Picnic on the banks of the canal and overlooking CM23 3AH Waytemore Castle Mound, a Norman motte and Parking bailey castle. Toilets Take a fishing net and go canal dipping. Watch the boats and feed the ducks. Café Cycle down the towpath and take a break at a Pub waterside café or pub. Tourist Explore the historic town of Bishop’s Stortford. Information Picnic Area Play Area Cycling Allowed Path What to Spot Allow 1-2 hours Explore the waterside together. for this visit How many of these can you spot? * Don’t forget: A duck quacking Although the site is always open the facilities and boat trips may not be and some may be chargeable. Please check with local businesses The number of a A fascinating insect before setting out. bridge or lock The names of A face two boats or animal in the Sign up for our An interesting clouds newsletter and get regular stone or brick updates and offers from the Canal & River Trust. Simply go online and search for ’. Go to canalriverexplorers.org.uk ‘canal newsletter to discover lots of fun things to do with the family. © Canal & River Trust Charity no. 1146792 A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped produce these. 02/18.

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