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Parndon Mill and Bridge – River Lea Navigation at Ware loop from Harlow Mill

Parndon Mill and Bridge – River Lea Navigation at Ware loop from Harlow Mill

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Parndon Mill and Bridge – River Lea Navigation at Ware loop from Harlow Mill

02:37

38.0km

190m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2025

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.83 km

Parndon Mill and Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

An artists' hub - glass blowing, painting, pottery, even a luthier (guitar maker)!
Remember to walk your bike through the gate and across the bridge so as not to upset those working at the Mill.

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9.07 km

River Stort Navigation

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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10.6 km

Stort Pit

Lake

11.5 km

Fieldes Lock

Highlight • River

Fact here about the lock. It was built to replace the falls of both Mr Field’s Weir and Mr Archer’s Weir following the 1767 Act of Parliament which started the upgrading of the Lee Navigation.

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15.0 km

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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16.6 km

Hardmead Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

The lock has a reputation as being difficult to negotiate.

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17.6 km

River Lea Navigation at Ware

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice path along the river!

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18.0 km

Ware Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Cross the Bridge to get the high Street. There are two decent bubs in either side of the street.

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20.8 km

Jackson's Grove

Forest

24.4 km

Larkshill

Nature Reserve

33.8 km

Parndon Mill

Highlight • Monument

Parndon Mill has been run by artists and designers as a creative workspace since the 60s. Once a working mill, it now has a gallery space, events and workshops. Worth checking out.

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38.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

8.80 km

6.56 km

2.24 km

982 m

267 m

258 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

11.4 km

4.72 km

4.08 km

3.71 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Parndon Mill and Bridge – River Lea Navigation at Ware loop from Harlow Mill

Parndon Mill and Bridge

River Stort Navigation

Fieldes Lock

Stanstead Lock

Hardmead Lock

River Lea Navigation at Ware

Ware Bridge

Parndon Mill

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