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 picturesque.

The lock is known to be one of the trickiest to negotiate along the river, so if you're there whilst a boat is passing, you'll be able to watch these savvy boaters navigate their way through.

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September 6, 2021

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Moderate trial toward Ware

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1. Ware, Stanstead Abbotts & Rye loop via New River Path

11.7km

02:58

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

8.67km

02:12

20m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Easneye Wood – Stanstead Lock loop from Ware

8.40km

02:10

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 30 m

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Location: Great Amwell, East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Ware, Stanstead Abbotts & Rye loop via New River Path

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3. Easneye Wood – Stanstead Lock loop from Ware

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