Birchanger Wood
This short circular walk visits Birchanger Wood from the village of Birchanger near Bishop's Stortford.
The woods are located just west of the village and have some peaceful trails to explore. There's lots of flora and fauna to see with pretty bluebells in the spring months. The site is well maintained and includes benches for picnics too.
Northolt Avenue Park can also be visited in this area.
To continue your woodland walking in the area, head a couple of miles east to visit the more expansive Hatfield Forest.
Postcode
CM23 5DQ - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsPlease click here for more information
Birchanger Wood Ordnance Survey Map 
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Birchanger Wood Open Street Map 
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Birchanger Wood OS Map 
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Birchanger Wood Open Street Map 
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Dog Walking
The woods are a good place for dog walking with lots of wide paths to explore.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
A few miles to the north there's the interesting village of Stansted Mountfitchet. The village includes a number of interesting local attractions including a church dating from the 12th-13th century, an 18th century windmill and a toy museum which claims to be the largest in the world. There's also the noteworthy Mountfitchet Castle which is now run as a wonderful Living History Museum where you can experience life as a villager in 1066.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Village Sign, Birchanger, Essex
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St Mary the Virgin Church, Birchanger, Essex
Benches, Birchanger Wood
Permissive Path in Birchanger Wood
Path Out of the wood on the eastern side.
Stream in the woods