River Lea Navigation at Ware – Hartham Common loop from Rye House

River Lea Navigation at Ware – Hartham Common loop from Rye House

Easy

4.7

(6)

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River Lea Navigation at Ware – Hartham Common loop from Rye House

00:54

18.8km

30m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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After 6.87 km for 30 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.82 km

Stanstead Lock

Highlight • Bridge

The lock which incorporates a rare example of a swing-bridge has the reputation of being one of the country's most difficult to negotiate.

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4.37 km

Hardmead Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

The lock has a reputation as being difficult to negotiate.

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5.39 km

River Lea Navigation at Ware

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice path along the river!

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5.75 km

View from Ware Town Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Amazing views from either side of the bridge

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6.88 km

Ware Weir on the River Lea

Highlight • Bridge

9.00 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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9.01 km

River Lea at Hartham Common

Highlight • Cycleway

9.51 km

Hartham Common

Highlight • Trail

Large park for a break and rest and some good open green alongside the canal

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18.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

6.49 km

398 m

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

6.65 km

366 m

118 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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River Lea Navigation at Ware – Hartham Common loop from Rye House

Stanstead Lock

Hardmead Lock

River Lea Navigation at Ware

View from Ware Town Bridge

Ware Weir on the River Lea

Hertford Lock 1 (River Lee Navigation)

River Lea at Hartham Common

Hartham Common

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