River Lea Navigation at Ware – View of Amwell Nature Reserve loop from Ware

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River Lea Navigation at Ware – View of Amwell Nature Reserve loop from Ware

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River Lea Navigation at Ware – View of Amwell Nature Reserve loop from Ware

01:39

6.51km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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After 3.24 km for 44 m

After 4.70 km for 40 m

After 5.93 km for 17 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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596 m

Hardmead Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

The lock has a reputation as being difficult to negotiate.

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1.62 km

River Lea Navigation at Ware

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice path along the river!

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2.36 km

Ware Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Nice coffee, a place to park your bikes...great cafe.

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2.71 km

View from Ware Town Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Amazing views from either side of the bridge

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3.26 km

Tea on the Lea

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely coffee and a great choice of cakes just over the bridge from the towpath.
Nice peaceful spot with nil need to lock up the bikes.

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4.72 km

View of the River Lee Navigation

Highlight • Viewpoint

Drop into the RSPB Rye Meads Nature Reserve to see the kingfishers.

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5.09 km

View of Amwell Nature Reserve

Highlight • River

Amazing Area of Hertford with Moderate trail for all to enjoy

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5.94 km

Hardmead Lock 3 (River Lee Navigation)

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This is a lovely lock located along the River Lea, close to the Amwell Nature Reserve. The area features a lockkeepers cottage and beautiful scenery all around, making it very …

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6.51 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.18 km

559 m

459 m

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.29 km

984 m

769 m

369 m

109 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 28 October

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River Lea Navigation at Ware – View of Amwell Nature Reserve loop from Ware

Hardmead Lock

River Lea Navigation at Ware

Ware Coffee

View from Ware Town Bridge

Tea on the Lea

View of the River Lee Navigation

View of Amwell Nature Reserve

Hardmead Lock 3 (River Lee Navigation)

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