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River Stort Towpath – River Lea Navigation at Ware loop from Hertford East

River Stort Towpath – River Lea Navigation at Ware loop from Hertford East

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4.4

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River Stort Towpath – River Lea Navigation at Ware loop from Hertford East

01:14

25.2km

50m

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: March 27, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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987 m

River Lea at Hartham Common

Highlight • Cycleway

3.11 km

Ware Weir on the River Lea

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4.03 km

View from Ware Town Bridge

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Amazing views from either side of the bridge

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12.9 km

River Stort Navigation

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

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14.5 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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18.4 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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21.0 km

River Lea Navigation at Ware

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Nice path along the river!

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24.3 km

Hertford Lock 1 (River Lee Navigation)

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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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25.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

6.06 km

475 m

284 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

6.58 km

729 m

646 m

149 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

19°C

9°C

86 %

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River Stort Towpath – River Lea Navigation at Ware loop from Hertford East

River Lea at Hartham Common

Ware Weir on the River Lea

View from Ware Town Bridge

River Stort Navigation

River Stort Towpath

Stanstead Lock

River Lea Navigation at Ware

Hertford Lock 1 (River Lee Navigation)

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