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River Lea Navigation at Ware – Fanhams Hall Gatehouse loop from Bishop's Stortford

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River Lea Navigation at Ware – Fanhams Hall Gatehouse loop from Bishop's Stortford

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River Lea Navigation at Ware – Fanhams Hall Gatehouse loop from Bishop's Stortford

03:25

53.7km

450m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 271 m

After 53.5 km for 255 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.02 km

Rosey Lea Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe with loads of outdoor space, just off several bridleways. Polite and helpful waitresses and prompt food service. Perfect cycling cafe

roseylea.com

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8.68 km

Ninno Wood

Forest

17.0 km

Rest Area by the Stream

Highlight • Viewpoint

18.1 km

Braughing Railway Station

Highlight • Other

21.4 km

Kitchencroft Wood

Forest

29.9 km

St. Mary's Church, Ware

Highlight • Historical Site

30.8 km

River Lea Navigation at Ware

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice path along the river!

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33.6 km

Fanhams Hall Gatehouse

Highlight • Historical Site

A relatively quiet way out of Ware, easier eastbound than west due to the ground and wind.

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43.2 km

St. Andrew's Church, Much Hadham

Highlight • Religious Site

Much Hadham is one of the oldest and prettiest villages in Hertfordshire. It boasts no less than four Grade I-listed buildings: St Andrew's Parish Church, Much Hadham Hall, Moor Place …

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43.7 km

Ash Valley, Much Hadham

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge over River Ash just before eastbound climb

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53.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.8 km

4.72 km

4.19 km

2.87 km

2.41 km

1.33 km

468 m

Surfaces

42.2 km

7.99 km

2.17 km

783 m

474 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Thursday 3 September

21°C

14°C

64 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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River Lea Navigation at Ware – Fanhams Hall Gatehouse loop from Bishop's Stortford

Rosey Lea Café

Rest Area by the Stream

Braughing Railway Station

St. Mary's Church, Ware

River Lea Navigation at Ware

Fanhams Hall Gatehouse

St. Andrew's Church, Much Hadham

Ash Valley, Much Hadham

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