The Bishop’s Stortford & District Footpaths Association is a registered charity (No. 1068733). In 2017 we celebrated sixty years of protecting and promoting the local public Rights of Way network in and around Bishop’s Stortford.

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WICKHAM HALL DRIVE (BISHOP’S STORTFORD BRIDLEWAY 008)

Some good news. Work is currently underway on the section of Wickham Hall Drive, south of the Bishop’s Stortford bypass underpass, to construct a segregated pedestrian path. This will connect to the path that was built by David Harvey, the landowner, a couple of years ago from the underpass to the Wickham Hall Business Centre.… Continue reading

BISHOP’S STORTFORD FOOTPATH 002

We have confirmed with the Bishop’s Stortford North Consortium that Bishop’s Stortford Footpath 002 has been partially reopened. The public can now access the footpath from Dane O’Coys and walk approximately 500 metres north. The footpath will not be fully open until a new access road into the estate from the bypass has been constructed.… Continue reading

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

BSDFA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) – TUESDAY, 14 OCTOBER 2025 Our 2025 AGM will take place on Tuesday, 14 October at the New Apton Centre, Apton Road, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 3SN. The meeting will commence at 7.30pm and after the formalities and a break for refreshments, our Chair, Dave Webber, will deliver an illustrated review… Continue reading

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF HIGH WYCH PUBLIC FOOTPATH 029

A BSDFA member recently identified a damaged footbridge on the above mentioned public footpath. The problem was reported to the Herts CC, Countryside & Rights of Way team, who on inspection has decided that it is in a dangerous condition and requires replacement. The footbridge has been closed off and an emergency closure notice has… Continue reading

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Complete our membership form If you would like to help us to preserve, protect and maintain the public Rights of Way network and rural verges in the Herts and Essex.

We're always looking for new members and would love to have you onboard, helping us with our worthy cause.

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