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East Of England

East Hertfordshire

Stanstead Abbots

River Lea Navigation at Ware – View of Amwell Nature Reserve loop from Rye House

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

East Hertfordshire

Stanstead Abbots

River Lea Navigation at Ware – View of Amwell Nature Reserve loop from Rye House

Easy

River Lea Navigation at Ware – View of Amwell Nature Reserve loop from Rye House

01:43

23.6km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike 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: May 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 232 m for 89 m

After 11.1 km for 269 m

After 18.1 km for 145 m

After 20.0 km for 81 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

280 m

Rye House Gatehouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Rye House Gatehouse was built to project power, prestige and wealth. One of the first brick houses in the country, it boasts outstanding detail and decoration. Built in 1443, the impressive structure is Grade I-listed.

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2

5.63 km

Gravel Path Through Bean Fields

Highlight • Cycleway

6.97 km

Doghouse Wood

Forest

4

13.0 km

River Rib at Cold Christmas

Highlight • Other

5

13.1 km

Ford on the Path Between High Cross and Cold Christmas Lane

Highlight • Climb

A worthy shortcut if you wish to get between High Cross and Cold Christmas Lane during spring/summer. Despite being a steep climb northbound, this is less difficult than the evil …

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6

17.2 km

St. Mary's Church, Ware

Highlight • Historical Site

7

18.0 km

River Lea Navigation at Ware

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice path along the river!

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8

18.2 km

Tea on the Lea

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely coffee and a great choice of cakes just over the bridge from the towpath.
Nice peaceful spot with nil need to lock up the bikes.

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9

20.0 km

View of Amwell Nature Reserve

Highlight • River

Amazing Area of Hertford with Moderate trail for all to enjoy

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B

23.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

3.68 km

3.58 km

1.80 km

1.24 km

837 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.04 km

7.52 km

5.91 km

1.84 km

247 m

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

20°C

12°C

29 %

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