Brainy Bridge
The Flitch Way is a linear country park passing through fifteen
miles of countryside along the former Bishop’s Stortford to
Braintree railway; you could travel between Braintree and
Bishop’s Stortford in around 45 minutes. The passenger
service was closed in 1952, but steam, and later diesel locos
continued with goods traffic until the line finally closed in
1969.
Open to walkers, cyclists and horse riders, the Flitch Way is flat
and mostly traffic free. This will take you through wildlife-rich
railway cuttings, Victorian stations and bridges, with views across
impressive farmland, nearby villages and woods. There are many
public footpaths exploring the countryside just off the
route.
Along the route are 14 overbridges and 18 underbridges made of cast
or wrought iron. Gore Road is of brick construction. Many of the
brick built bridges can be seen to be semi-demolished; I suppose
this is cheaper than continuing to maintain them.
You are looking for a small white container slightly smaller than
35mm container, bring your own pen and stealth is required.