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Ware Lock – King's Meads Nature Reserve loop from Ware

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East Of England

East Hertfordshire

Ware Lock – King's Meads Nature Reserve loop from Ware

Moderate

31

runners

Ware Lock – King's Meads Nature Reserve loop from Ware

00:36

5.56km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

512 m

Ware Lock

Highlight • Bridge

Moderate trail in beautiful area of Hertfordshire

Tip by

2

633 m

Ware Weir and Lock

Highlight • Bridge

A scenic part of the River Lee Navigation

Tip by

3

1.31 km

King's Meads Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

4

1.87 km

King's Meads Nature Reserve

Highlight • River

Large water meadow wetland lots of birdwatching

Tip by

5

1.89 km

New Gauge House

Highlight • Monument

New Gauge is the start of the New River, a water supply aqueduct that provides water for North London. The Gauge House is Grade II-listed and was constructed in 1856. …

Tip by

6

1.90 km

King's Meads Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

King's Meads Nature Reserve is one of the largest water meadows in Hertfordshire. It is home to 265 types of wildflower and 119 species of bird, including many rare species. …

Tip by

7

2.66 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.

Tip by

8

2.66 km

River Lea at Hartham Common

Highlight • Cycleway

B

5.56 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.74 km

1.23 km

1.01 km

591 m

Surfaces

1.70 km

1.43 km

1.22 km

872 m

351 m

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