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Stanstead St Margarets

Rye House Gatehouse – River Stort Towpath loop from St Margarets

Easy

5.0

(4)

26

riders

Rye House Gatehouse – River Stort Towpath loop from St Margarets

01:37

24.0km

50m

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: February 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.70 km for 96 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.75 km

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

5.84 km

River Stort Navigation

Highlight • Cycleway

The route ahead, a nice quite stretch from the bridge.

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3

6.16 km

Roydon Marina Village

Highlight • Settlement

Can find Beautiful houses there

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4

7.02 km

Forest Trail Jumps

Highlight • Trail

5

10.3 km

A now much smoother route from Parndon Mill to Eastwick and the Herts gravel beyond.

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6

12.5 km

Humpback Bridge

Highlight • River

13.6 km

River Stort Navigation

Lake

8

14.5 km

Parndon Mill and Lock

Highlight • Viewpoint

Parndon Mill has a rich history dating back to the 19th century, when it operated as a busy watermill.

The original mill was burnt down by a fire in 1897, …

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9

20.3 km

River Stort Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Fantastic scenery, just be careful of the nettles poking out, and go slow it's a small tow path👌

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B

24.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

1.56 km

457 m

285 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

6.49 km

2.53 km

1.09 km

668 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 12 May

12°C

5°C

80 %

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