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River Stort Towpath – River Lea Navigation at Ware loop from Harlow Town

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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex

River Stort Towpath – River Lea Navigation at Ware loop from Harlow Town

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River Stort Towpath – River Lea Navigation at Ware loop from Harlow Town

01:26

27.8km

80m

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: April 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.7 km for 81 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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5.80 km

River Stort Navigation

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The route ahead, a nice quite stretch from the bridge.

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7.40 km

River Stort Towpath

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Fantastic scenery, just be careful of the nettles poking out, and go slow it's a small tow path👌

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11.3 km

Stanstead Lock

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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

12.9 km

Hardmead Lock

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The lock has a reputation as being difficult to negotiate.

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5

13.9 km

River Lea Navigation at Ware

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Nice path along the river!

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6

15.8 km

Amazing Area of Hertford with Moderate trail for all to enjoy

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20.1 km

Fieldes Lock

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Fact here about the lock. It was built to replace the falls of both Mr Field’s Weir and Mr Archer’s Weir following the 1767 Act of Parliament which started the upgrading of the Lee Navigation.

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26.7 km

Parndon Mill and Lock

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Parndon Mill has a rich history dating back to the 19th century, when it operated as a busy watermill.

The original mill was burnt down by a fire in 1897, …

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27.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

4.61 km

3.02 km

302 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

8.31 km

3.23 km

588 m

331 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 17 May

14°C

6°C

68 %

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