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This version of the Saffron Trail is a 71-mile/115 km walk from the historical town Saffron Walden in the North to Southend-on-Sea in the South. The traditional way to walk this route is from South to North.
Difficulty level: Hard (87/100)
Length: 71.7 mi
Duration: 23h05
Total ascent: 2,680 ft
Maximal slope: 7.3 %
Average slope: 0.9 %
Net ascent: -105 ft
Total descent: 2,785 ft
Paved roads: 29.4 mi (41 %)
Cobblestones: 1,745 ft (0 %)
Car free roads: 13.7 mi (19 %)
Noise pollution
Amount of traffic
Natural area
Urban area
Water rich area
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