For Walkers and Cyclists
The 2 rivers, peaceful countryside, and large numbers of points of historic interest mean that Braughing is a great base for country walks and rides, and it’s surprising how few people explore here. There are 37 Rights of Way in the parish of Braughing, totalling over 21 miles.
The Brown Bear is the ideal place to start and end your walk, or break your journey for a well-earned pint. When it’s quiet you’re welcome to leave your car in our car park while you walk. We are happy to take orders for food to be ready for you at either the start or end of your walk.
The AA give a 5 mile circular walk along the Rib valley past the old Roman town to Standon and back. ( http://www.theaa.com/walks/romans-in-the-rib-valley-420592 )
The HarCamLow way, a 141 mile long figure-of-eight walk joining Harlow and Cambridge passes close by. ( http://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_id=196 )
Hertfordshire Life give a 5-mile circular walk taking you past the 17th-century Upp Hall, Gatesbury House, an Iron Age settlement and the site of a former watermill at the River Rib. Towards the end it joins the old Buntingford branch railway line and passes the former Braughing Station. ( http://hertfordshire.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/shape-up-for-summer-on-a-braughing-walk-21182/ )
The Ordnance Survey describe another 5-mile circular walk, to Albury Hall and Patient End. (
http://explore.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/os_routes/show/11092 )
Cyclists
For cyclists, Essex County Council describe a 30 mile circular ride from Stansted Mountfitchet through Manuden, Furneux Pelham, Braughing and Puckeridge. They describe it as an easy ride through gently rolling countryside with several easy to moderate climbs. (