31/2087 on the Flitch Way Traditional Cache

31/2087

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. 31/2087 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.