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Natural Monuments

East Of England

Batford Springs Stepping Stones and Waterfall

Natural Monuments

East Of England

Batford Springs Stepping Stones and Waterfall

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Batford Springs Stepping Stones and Waterfall

Hiking

5.0

(53)

Running

5.0

(4)

Road cycling

5.0

(1)

Location: Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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Tips

June 22, 2020

Hiking

Batford Springs is a nature reserve with fresh springs that are the source for a network of chalk-lined streams and ponds. The River Lea flows through the reserve, which also has open grassland and a small wooded area to explore.

May 15, 2022

Hiking

Great for children and dogs to wade into the river.

August 14, 2023

Running

Batford Spring Nature Reserve hosts a number of fresh springs that are the source for many chalk-lined streams and ponds. There are a network of footpaths that will lead you around the reserve past grasslands, woods and rivers.

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Best routes near Batford Springs Stepping Stones and Waterfall

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#1.

Harpenden & Wheathampstead loop via Lea Valley Walk

8.50km

02:14

70m

70m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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4.8

(5)

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#2.

Lea Valley Walk

14.1km

03:37

60m

60m

Hike the moderate 8.8-mile Lea Valley Walk from Harpenden to Luton, featuring rural landscapes and the Batford Springs Stepping Stones.

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Moderate

4.8

(5)

14

hikers

#3.

Harpenden, Redbourne & Wheathampstead loop from Batford Springs Nature Reserve

20.3km

05:19

160m

160m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Elevation 90 m

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Location: Harpenden, St Albans, Hertfordshire, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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