Easneye Wood – Top of Hollycross loop from Great Amwell

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Easneye Wood – Top of Hollycross loop from Great Amwell

Easy

4.6

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hikers

Easneye Wood – Top of Hollycross loop from Great Amwell

01:50

6.97km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 5.66 km for 86 m

Waypoints

Start point

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646 m

View of the River Lee Navigation

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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666 m

Otter Observation Point, Amwell Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

early in the morning otters can be seen here

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1.66 km

Easneye Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This beautiful woodland is moments away from the busy towns of Ware and Stanstead Abbotts in Hertfordshire. This is a great place for spotting Red Kite's if you're keen on birdwatching.

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2.56 km

Hertfordshire Ford

Highlight • Bridge

It's a shame you can't ride through here but it's still a nice place for a rest.

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3.27 km

View of the Countryside and Wooden Shed

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.71 km

Top of Hollycross

Highlight • Viewpoint

The top of Hollycross. More uphill from Stansted Abbots to Ware, affords a decent view when you get to the top.

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5.89 km

Decorated Tree

Highlight • Natural

6.97 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.62 km

1.33 km

527 m

374 m

141 m

Surfaces

2.31 km

2.05 km

1.63 km

629 m

301 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 28 October

15°C

6°C

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Comments

January 21, 2023,Hertfordshire - Ware - Lea River & Amwell Nature Reserve Loop [🌦️🍁🐦🍎]

Our Rating: 7/10 (Part canal / part farmland, lovely old oaks, amazing bird watching at the Amwell Nature Reserve, bench rest point lunch spot on the River Lea, handful of red kites - tip: bring binoculars!)