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East Hertfordshire

Stanstead Abbots

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

East Of England

East Hertfordshire

Stanstead Abbots

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

Easy

4.7

(6)

13

riders

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

00:54

18.8km

30m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

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Rye Meads

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

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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2

4.37 km

Hardmead Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

The lock has a reputation as being difficult to negotiate.

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3

5.39 km

River Lea Navigation at Ware

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice path along the river!

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4

5.75 km

View from Ware Town Bridge

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Amazing views from either side of the bridge

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5

6.88 km

Ware Weir on the River Lea

Highlight • Bridge

6

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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7

9.01 km

River Lea at Hartham Common

Highlight • Cycleway

8

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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B

18.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

6.65 km

366 m

134 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

6.74 km

503 m

158 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 14 July

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