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View of Amwell Nature Reserve – Stanstead Lock loop from Stanstead St Margarets

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Stanstead St Margarets

View of Amwell Nature Reserve – Stanstead Lock loop from Stanstead St Margarets

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4.5

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View of Amwell Nature Reserve – Stanstead Lock loop from Stanstead St Margarets

01:35

6.25km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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109 m

River Lee Navigation at Stanstead Abbotts

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Jolly Fisherman is a lovely pub with plenty of outdoor seating.

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561 m

Stanstead Lock

Highlight • Bridge

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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577 m

Water Point

Highlight • Rest Area

Moderate Trail Along The River

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1.67 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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4.07 km

Hardmead Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

The lock has a reputation as being difficult to negotiate.

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4.10 km

Hardmead Lock 3 (River Lee Navigation)

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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4.95 km

View of Amwell Nature Reserve

Highlight • River

Amazing Area of Hertford with Moderate trail for all to enjoy

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5.72 km

Stanstead Lock

Highlight • Bridge

Stanstead Lock has earned the reputation as the most difficult in England for barges to pass through, due to the fact that it incorporates a rare example of a swing …

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6.25 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.73 km

729 m

479 m

212 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.29 km

1.12 km

922 m

736 m

137 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

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View of Amwell Nature Reserve – Stanstead Lock loop from Stanstead St Margarets

River Lee Navigation at Stanstead Abbotts

Stanstead Lock

Water Point

View of the River Lee Navigation

Hardmead Lock

Hardmead Lock 3 (River Lee Navigation)

View of Amwell Nature Reserve

Stanstead Lock

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