CAUSE Countryside Ramble

The first CAUSE Ramble was held on Sunday 19 September 1999 when one hundred and forty people joined us to walk together in the countryside on Stortford's north-western edge. Some took the shorter “pushchair route” using only the lanes, but the majority walked the main 3-mile circular route which took them along some of the public footpaths which cross the threatened land. The Ramble was repeated on Bank Holiday Monday 6th May 2002, when again scores of people turned out to enjoy the lovely countryside and show their support for our continuing campaign.

1. Read the walker’s comments
2. Experience the "Virtual Ramble"
3. Get a copy of the free walk guide

Ramblers’ Comments

Just a few of the walkers’ comments:

• “A beautiful walk, it would be a crime to destroy this land.” (P Coppi, Thorley Park Rd - 2002)
• “Lovely walk - hopefully be able to do same walk in 10 years time.” (Moneghan, Pinelands - 2002)
• “Please leave our walking land! ” (C Currey, Alpha Place - 2002)
• “Green belt it! ” (D & M Raybould, Rye Street - 2002)
• “BS population need somewhere to get fresh air and enjoy countryside. This is it! ” (R Galloway, Hadham Grove - 2002)
• “We’ve been doing this walk for 27 years & it is still as wonderful as ever.” (F & C Baker, Whitehall Lane - 2002)
• “Excellent walk, lovely scenery - hope it stays the same.” (C Ward, Bishop’s Park - 1999)
• “Brought home just what a disaster further development would be. Thanks.” (R Wilmot, Galloway Close - 1999)
• “When it goes, it’s gone forever! Let’s keep it more than a memory.” (D Fry, Elsenham - 1999)
• “Too much development too quick already.” (A Webster, Kings Court - 1999)
• “Long may our paths and woods survive.” (P Field, Cannons Close - 1999)
• “Beautiful surroundings, glad we discovered them. Thank you! ” (E Anderson, Cedar Court - 1999)
• “A beautiful peaceful area much needed for recreation.” (D Watts, Barrells Down Road - 1999)
• “Wonderful countryside - must be saved from development.” (P Martin, Hadham Gate - 1999)

Virtual Ramble

Experience the Ramble yourself through photographs taken during our first Ramble - just click on Eric, our Virtual Rambler. The Ramble will open in a new window, which you can close at any time to leave the Ramble.

Ramble Guide

As well as a map of the route, the free printed guide given to the walkers featured items of local interest and was prepared with the kind assistance of Mr Wright of Bishop’s Stortford Local History Museum. If you were not able to join us on the day, you can see an HTML version of the walk guide.

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