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East Hertfordshire

River Stort Towpath – River Lea Navigation at Ware loop from Hertford East

East Of England

East Hertfordshire

River Stort Towpath – River Lea Navigation at Ware loop from Hertford East

Easy

4.5

(6)

11

riders

River Stort Towpath – River Lea Navigation at Ware loop from Hertford East

01:14

25.2km

50m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel 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: September 24, 2026

Tips

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Rye Meads

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

987 m

River Lea at Hartham Common

Highlight • Cycleway

2

3.11 km

Ware Weir on the River Lea

Highlight • Bridge

3

12.9 km

River Stort Navigation

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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4

14.5 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👌

Tip by

5

18.4 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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6

21.0 km

River Lea Navigation at Ware

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice path along the river!

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7

22.3 km

Ware Weir and Lock

Highlight • Bridge

A scenic part of the River Lee Navigation

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8

24.3 km

Hertford Lock 1 (River Lee Navigation)

Highlight • Bridge

Hertford Lock 1 is situated along the River Lea on the eastern side of Hartham Common. The lockkeepers' cottage is very pretty and a lovely backdrop for a photo.

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B

25.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

6.08 km

458 m

241 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

6.57 km

729 m

680 m

< 100 m

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