Difficulty 4/10
A varied north Essex walk through historic Saffron Walden. The town has many interesting features - half timbered buildings, the Fry Gallery (opens at 2), an impressive church, the crumbling remains of a Norman castle, and an ancient turf labyrinth. The afternoon takes you along the Harcamlow Way to Newport.
Trains:
9:57 Cambridge North train from Liverpool Street (Tottenham Hale 10:11), arriving Great Chesterford at 11:05.
Return from Newport at xx:13. Get a return to Great Chesterford
Lunch: Plenty of choice in Saffron Walden. The 8 Bells 01799 522790, adjacent to Bridge End Garden, is recommended but may be pricey. (The gardens themselves would make a nice picnic spot). There's also the Cross Keys Hotel (01799-522207) on the High Street. There are several cafés in and around Market Place, and, on the way out of town, a Wetherspoons, The Temeraire (01799-516975).
Tea: You pass the small 17th C White Horse (01799-540002), about ten minutes before Newport station. Alternatively, detour to the much larger Coach and Horses (01799-540292) to the north of the village.
Walk Directions here T=swc.130
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