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River Colne – View of Batchworth Lake loop from Watford High Street

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River Colne – View of Batchworth Lake loop from Watford High Street

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River Colne – View of Batchworth Lake loop from Watford High Street

04:04

15.8km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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391 m

Watford Fields Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

1.82 km

River Colne

Highlight • River

Nice and flat

Tip by

2.14 km

Bridge Over the River Colne

Highlight • Bridge

Spotted a roe deer from the bridge over the River Colne

Tip by

5.43 km

Lot Mead Lock No. 80

Highlight • Bridge

7.02 km

Three Rivers Museum

Highlight • Monument

William Penn, the Quaker who founded Pennsylvania lived here from 1672 to 1679.

Tip by

7.32 km

St Mary the Virgin Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The stained glass window at the eastern end of the church is by the Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Jones and depicts Jesus hanging from the Tree of Life

Tip by

8.23 km

View of Batchworth Lake

Highlight • Lake

Batchworth Lake started life as a gravel pit. The gravel was taken from here to build Wembley Stadium. Rickmansworth Water Ski Club are based on the lake so you may …

Tip by

9.01 km

Lock 81, Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Bridge

15.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.19 km

4.34 km

1.04 km

570 m

562 m

110 m

Surfaces

4.57 km

4.34 km

4.13 km

1.90 km

795 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

18°C

10°C

94 %

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River Colne – View of Batchworth Lake loop from Watford High Street

Watford Fields Entrance

River Colne

Bridge Over the River Colne

Lot Mead Lock No. 80

Three Rivers Museum

St Mary the Virgin Church

View of Batchworth Lake

Lock 81, Grand Union Canal

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