A Boxing Day walk
The Christmas idyll is a snow-covered traditional village green with a beautiful church in the background and a red post box. Many Christmas cards feature this scene and some of us are lucky enough to live in places just like that!
There are over 5,000 villages in England and Wales and 69% have a historic listed church or chapel. Of those, 86% (3,321) also have some open green space within the village. Finally, 87% (2,878) of those contain a post box (who knew).
Fortunately, research by Dataloft (https://inform.dataloft.co.uk/) shows that almost 1 in 5 people live within a mile of a picturesque village and 62% live within three miles of one. A great idea for a Boxing Day walk! Source: #Dataloft, Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, Ordnance Survey (England and Wales)
How does Harlow fair with these statistics?
There is no doubt that there are some lovely villages that surround Harlow. Jukes Estate Agents Harlow know them very well.
Eastwick, Hunsdon, Widford, High Wych, Matching Green, Matching Tye, Roydon, Lower Sheering, Hatfield Heath, The Lavers are all within easy reach Harlow.
Fancy a riverside stroll on Boxing Day? Or any other day for that matter, then why not have a walk along the river Stort. Take your binoculars as there are many beautiful birds to see along the way.