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The Marquis of Granby pub – Batford Springs Nature Reserve loop from Harpenden

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The Marquis of Granby pub – Batford Springs Nature Reserve loop from Harpenden

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The Marquis of Granby pub – Batford Springs Nature Reserve loop from Harpenden

01:07

4.30km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.47 km

Batford Springs Stepping Stones and Waterfall

Highlight • River

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.

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1.82 km

The Marquis of Granby pub

Highlight • Pub

A lovely old fashioned pub where you can have a good beer and a chat. It also has a darts board and a pool table if you fancy a game. …

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1.87 km

Batford Springs Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

There's a walkway bridge so no need to get wet.

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1.88 km

Batford Springs Nature Reserve

Highlight • Cycleway

Good bit of cycleway nearby and a nice bridge to cross the river Lea onto Lower Luton Road

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3.01 km

Stone Arch Bridge on Lea Valley Walk (Route 57)

Highlight • Structure

Western end of the traffic-free Harpenden to Wheathampstead section of the Lea Valley Walk, on the former Hatfield, Luton and Dunstable railway line, part of Sustrans Route 57.

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4.30 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.09 km

603 m

394 m

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.66 km

604 m

517 m

225 m

193 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 3 July

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The Marquis of Granby pub – Batford Springs Nature Reserve loop from Harpenden

Batford Springs Stepping Stones and Waterfall

The Marquis of Granby pub

Batford Springs Wooden Bridge

Batford Springs Nature Reserve

Stone Arch Bridge on Lea Valley Walk (Route 57)

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