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East Hertfordshire

King's Meads Nature Reserve – New Gauge House loop from Ware

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

East Hertfordshire

King's Meads Nature Reserve – New Gauge House loop from Ware

Moderate

4.3

(4)

40

hikers

King's Meads Nature Reserve – New Gauge House loop from Ware

02:05

7.96km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

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After 3.25 km for 14 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.41 km

Ware Park

Highlight • Parking

2

3.26 km

St Leonard's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

3

4.86 km

River Lea at Hartham Common

Highlight • Cycleway

4

4.87 km

Hertford Lock 1 (River Lee Navigation)

Highlight • Bridge

Hertford Lock 1 is situated along the River Lea on the eastern side of Hartham Common. The lockkeepers' cottage is very pretty and a lovely backdrop for a photo.

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5

5.63 km

King's Meads Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

King's Meads Nature Reserve is one of the largest water meadows in Hertfordshire. It is home to 265 types of wildflower and 119 species of bird, including many rare species. …

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6

5.64 km

New Gauge House

Highlight • Monument

New Gauge is the start of the New River, a water supply aqueduct that provides water for North London. The Gauge House is Grade II-listed and was constructed in 1856. …

Tip by

7

5.66 km

King's Meads Nature Reserve

Highlight • River

Large water meadow wetland lots of birdwatching

Tip by

8

6.22 km

King's Meads Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

B

7.96 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.72 km

2.66 km

1.52 km

1.07 km

Surfaces

2.78 km

2.55 km

1.16 km

949 m

496 m

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