Uttlesford Way
92 km / 57 miles
Essex
The Uttlesford Way in Essex has been devised by local resident Peter Cooper, and is an innovative idea in that it links 16 short circular walks in such a way that they form a continuous circular route which can be followed either way (or both) and start from any point along the route. To walk the whole length both ways is a total of 127 miles (201km).
The book that describes the Uttlesford Way, Discover Uttlesford, starts at Stansted Mountfitchet Station and explores rural North-west Essex. Heading in a clockwise direction, it goes through the attractive villages of Manuden and Clavering, before getting well away from civilisation as it makes its way round to Great Chesterford. It then follows the Icknield Way towards historic Hadstock Church, then onto Ashdon and the ancient market town of Thaxted with its Guildhall, large church and windmill. The final part of the walk meanders around villages back to the start, visiting Debden, Henham and Elsenham.
The Uttlesford Way is mainly on footpaths and bridleways and in undulating countryside, offering fine views, varied scenery including several ancient woodlands and plenty of wild life. No large urban areas are visited, even though you are within 50 miles of London..
For more details email peterg.cooper@virgin.net
Details:
| Path Type: | Other Paths |
| Start and Finish: | TL514248 - Stansted Mountfitchet |
Publications, Badges and Certificates:
| Softback: | Discover Uttlesford (Circular Walks along the Uttlesford Way) (Peter Cooper - 2011) |
Maps: |
| Purchase Ordnance Survey Maps: | |
| OS Landranger: | 154, 167 |
| OS Explorer: | 194, 195, 209, 210 |
| OS Explorer Active: | 194, 195, 209, 210 |
Additional Images: |
Connected Paths:
| Paths Marked on OS mapping: | Harcamlow Way; Icknield Way Path |
| Other Paths: | Byrhtnoth's Last Essex Visit; Mandeville Monk's Way; Saffron Trail; West Anglian Way |
Downloads:
| GPS Exchange Format Route File: | Uttlesford Way GPX Exchange Format Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| MemoryMap Route file: | Uttlesford Way Memory Map Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| Tracklogs Route file: | Uttlesford Way Tracklogs Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
Route Profile:
| 91.2 Km (56.7 miles) 939 m (3,081 ft) ascent 132 m (433 ft) maximum height |





