The Flitch Way
Essex, United Kingdom
Out-and-back trail in Essex, United Kingdom. Horseback riding & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 10.6 mi (17.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 299 ft (91 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr
- High point
- 344 ft (105 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Start Hill 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about The Flitch Way
How long is The Flitch Way?
The Flitch Way is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr. It climbs 299 ft (91 m) in total, up to a high point of 344 ft (105 m).
How hard is The Flitch Way?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for The Flitch Way?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Flitch Way Car Park. 5 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on The Flitch Way?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is The Flitch Way shaded?
Mostly shaded (95% under trees).
What can you do on The Flitch Way?
Best for Horseback riding. Also: Mountain biking. Shared with bikes, horses. Surface: gravel.
Where can you eat near The Flitch Way?
Green Cafe, 1 mi (1.7 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Lidl, 0.2 mi (0.4 km).
Is this a good week for The Flitch Way?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near The Flitch Way
- Garnett's Wood Trail Essex · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
- The Essex Way Essex · Easy · 1.9 mi (3.1 km)
- Hatfield Forest and Flitch Way Walk, Hatfield Forest Hatfield Forest · Easy · 3.6 mi (5.8 km)
- London Road Hatfield Forest · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.2 km)
- Longstead Lane Essex · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- Halfway Ride Hatfield Forest · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
- The Flitch Way Essex · Easy · 2.6 mi (4.2 km)
- Ducker's Lane Essex · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.5 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap