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The Flitch Way is a Country Park around part of the disused railway line between Braintree and Bishops Stortford which is managed by Essex Country Parks. We are the volunteers who work to help to maintain and improve the environment for the benefit of the community, working closely with Essex Country Parks and the Rights of Way teams we also help conserve other woods, paths and country parks in north Essex.
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Fentons Farm bridge, Mill Lane Rayne closed - diversion in place
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Fentons Farm bridge which carries Mill Lane over the Flitch Way to the west of Rayne has been closed by Essex Highways for safety reasons.
Pedestrians and dismounted cyclists should be able to navigate the steps along side the bridge but bridle traffic will need to follow the diverted route available on the Downloads page. |
Wildlife of the month
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Speckled Wood Butterfly
As the name suggests, this butterfly occurs in Woodlands with partial sunlight, appearing to "dance in the air" high in the tree tops and often stopping to rest in a sunny spot. The adults feed on honeydew and the caterpillars on grasses, including Cocksfoot and False-brome. With a lack of bright colours, this more camouflaged butterfly can be identified by the cream-bordered rings on its wings. |
Why not explore some of the places we work ...?
More information is available on our Explore page or click one of the links below to the most popular places.
Carriage Museum Rayne
A great place for all the family. Enjoy tea and cake from the Booking Hall cafe and then visit the carriage to see the model train set and learn about the history of the old railway in the carriage museum.
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Flitch Way
Stretching for nearly 15 miles between Braintree and Bishops Stortford, the Flitch Way provides a safe traffic free environment for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. The Flitch Way forms part of National Cycle Network route 16. Car parking at Braintree train station and Great Notley Country Park.
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Footpath Work Group
There are many miles of footpaths, bridleways and byways in Essex. The group is on call to go out and clear these Public Rights of Way. This can include building new bridges, gates and steps. So next time you are out on footpaths, around Essex, have a look and see if you can find one of the Friends discs on items we have installed.
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Great Notley Country Park
Awarded Best Outdoor Play or Activity Centre in Essex in 2016 by Primary Times it has over 100 acres of parkland and great play facilities from tots to teens. Accessible by walkers, cyclists and horse riders. There is also a large car park and a signed link path to join the Flitch Way at Rayne.
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