A Walk Through Great Chesterford from Audley Green

One of the best things about Great Chesterford – aside from the surrounding Essex countryside and the charming River Cam winding through town – is its walkability. In just over 20 minutes, you can stroll from our new homes in the Audley Green development, to the other side of Great Chesterford, where you'll find the community centre and, beyond that, the neighbouring village of Ickleton. 

Wondering what a walk through Great Chesterford might look like from your doorstep? Here’s our guide to walking from Audley Green to the high street.

The adventure starts when you open your front door

Stop off at East Days Bakery and Food Hall

Take a detour up School Street, and you’ll arrive at East Days Bakery and Food Hall, one of the UK’s oldest family-run bakeries. Since 1741, its fresh batches have drawn Great Chesterford locals, and you can reach it in just 18 minutes on foot from Audley Green. Keep your nose in the air and follow the scent of cinnamon when February brings Easter favourites, like hot cross buns.

Meanwhile, you’ll find everything you need for your next steak dinner or charcuterie board available all year round, with freshly baked bread and artisan cheeses lining the shelves. Pick up a few pastries to go before returning to Church Street to continue your journey.

Enjoy your coffee and treats along the River Cam

Halfway down Church Street, you’ll find a through path that leads to one of Great Chesterford’s hidden gems – a slice of scenic embankment along the River Cam, where willows, long grass and rushes create a sense of undisturbed tranquillity. The area offers a natural stopping point as you walk from Audley Green to the main street, where you can take a beat and enjoy your haul from East Days bakery, before continuing along Church Street towards The Crown and Thistle.

Looking for some landscaping? Horse River Green is en route

If you move into your new home at Audley Green and need outdoor inspiration, visit Horse River Green, the gardening and design specialists just beside the path that leads to the River Cam embankment. The space welcomes dogs and features landscaped lawns and hedges worthy of a spot on Gardener’s World. Drop in for fresh ideas and speak to the talented team about the vision for your outdoor space.

Enjoy a pub lunch at The Crown and Thistle 

The Crown and Thistle is the welcoming, 16th-century pub at the bottom of the high street, which brings your journey to a close. Step in for a pint and a bite to eat in the rustic, wood-clad restaurant and bar. The menu offers authentic Thai dishes, including Pad Thai and dumplings, which pair perfectly with a gin or a glass of wine. Alternatively, you can order from the pizza menu, which presents a variety of stone-baked classics. The pub welcomes dogs and offers a furnished outdoor patio to enjoy during the summer months. If you’ve brought your fluffy, four-legged friend along, just ask at the bar for a dog-friendly beer and a treat.

Explore our houses for sale in Great Chesterford

From riverside rambles to bakery stops and cosy pub lunches, life in Great Chesterford unfolds at an easy, walkable pace. Every turn offers something to enjoy, all within reach of the Audley Green development. Find out more about two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom homes available in Audley Green, or get in touch to enquire about a property.