Little Canfield Walks
Please note: Walks 4, 6 and 13 have been removed as part
of the route now includes closed footpaths.
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Little Canfield Walks
Walk 1 - COPT HALL LOOP – 4 MILES
Starting and finishing at the Lion and Lamb pub, this easy walk heads
along the Flitch Way towards the Church, and then turns down by the
river. From here it passes through grassy meadows and along lovely
mown grass tracks by the edge of fields towards Red Barn. It then
heads back via Copt Hall to the church and return to the Lion and Lamb
for a well earned drink. All of the route has good footing, and there are
no stiles or obstacles so this is a pleasant a walk for all. The meadow is
cut for hay, so it is best to avoid the walk on a wet day near harvest time
when the grass is waist high, as you will get soaked. Please put your dogs
on leads as you get near Copt Hall as the footpath actually goes through
Copt Hall garden.
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Walk 2 - THE AIRFIELD WALK – 4.5 MILES
Starting and finishing at Little Canfield Parish Church, the route heads
north over the A120 by Strood Hall to the disused airfield towards Little
Easton. It then loops back towards Little Canfield Hall, and returns to
the church. There are almost no roads, so it is a wonderful escape into
the heart of the countryside, but some of the paths may be uneven or
difficult to find at certain times of the year. It is best for people who
are good map-readers, and who have a great sense of direction.
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Walk 3 - TERRY AND PAM’S WALK (4.5 MILES)
Starting and finishing at the Lion and Lamb pub, the route goes through Prirs Green
down pretty country lanes towards Bambers Green, and then back through Little
Canfield Hall along the Flitch Way and on to the pub. This is a varied walk along
byways, footpaths and some minor roads.
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Little Canfield Walks
Walk 5 BLUEBELL WALK - 4 MILES
A four mile walk starting from the Lion and Lamb pub. The walk takes in
some of the footpaths in Takeley. If you go at the end of April you may
see the bluebells out at Runnel's Hey as you walk along the Flitch way.
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Walk 7 LITTLE EASTON RETURN – 6 MILES
This is a six mile walk which starts from Little Canfield Church and goes
across the airfield to Little Easton. You could stop in at the Stag pub for
lunch and a rest before starting your journey back. Take some stale
bread with you to feed the ducks and fish at the lakes in Little Easton.
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Walk 8 ASHFIELDS & GREAT CANFIELD – 4 MILES
A four mile walk starting from the lay-by in High Cross Lane. This walk
takes you towards Ashfields and into Great Canfield. Don't forget to take
a look at the stocks and whipping post at Hellmans Cross.
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Walk 9 Bacon End, Pharisee Green, Brands Farm and
Bury Farm – 4.5 MILES
Starting near Little Oddyns on High Cross Lane this 4.5 mile walk goes
towards Bacon End, Pharisee Green and then back via Brands Farm and
Bury Farm. There is a bit of road work at the start but it is well worth it.
There are no stiles but the crossfield section after Canfield Thrift
woods can be a bit muddy if wet. At the crossfield section when you come
out of the woods at Canfield Thrift, just turn sharp right when you go
over the bridge, follow the field edge for about 20 yards then at the way
marker post turn left and head straight across the field towards
Tanners. At Pharisee Green do not be intimidated by the gates. The
public footpath does run right through the premises.
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Little Canfield Walks
Walk 10 Jacks Green, Lion and Lamb, Bullocks Farm,
Cow Common, Crumps Farm, & Flitch way - 4 MILES
From Jacks Green follow the track through the new Prior's Green
Development then turn south for the Lion and Lamb. Along the B184
towards Takeley then cross over to Runnels Hey and on to Little Bullocks
Farm at Hope End. Continue South East along the Oak Lane track and
then north through Cow Common to Crumps Farm. Turn towards Takeley
along the Flitch Way then back north to the Priors Green development
and so back to Jacks Green.
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Walk 11 Banana Factory along the Flitch Way then to
Minchins and back - 4 MILES
From the Banana Factory in High Cross Lane East, Little Canfield head
along the Dunmow cutting and then walk some of the footpaths near
Minchins and then back to the start.
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Walk 12 Lt Canfield church to the Stag in Little
Easton – 6 MILES
Starting from the car park of the church in Little Canfield. The walk is a
total of six mile; three miles to the Stag public house in Little Easton
across footpaths through arable farmland, stop for a drink or lunch at
the pub if you wish then walk three miles back. Lovely views across the
disused airfield; right out into the countryside miles from anywhere.
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