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Easneye Wood – Top of Hollycross loop from Great Amwell

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Easneye Wood – Top of Hollycross loop from Great Amwell

Easy

4.6

(18)

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Easneye Wood – Top of Hollycross loop from Great Amwell

01:50

6.97km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 24, 2026

Waypoints

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646 m

View of the River Lee Navigation

Highlight • Viewpoint

Drop into the RSPB Rye Meads Nature Reserve to see the kingfishers.

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666 m

Otter Observation Point, Amwell Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

early in the morning otters can be seen here

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1.66 km

Easneye Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This beautiful woodland is moments away from the busy towns of Ware and Stanstead Abbotts in Hertfordshire. This is a great place for spotting Red Kite's if you're keen on birdwatching.

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2.56 km

Hertfordshire Ford

Highlight • Bridge

It's a shame you can't ride through here but it's still a nice place for a rest.

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3.27 km

View of the Countryside and Wooden Shed

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.71 km

Top of Hollycross

Highlight • Viewpoint

The top of Hollycross. More uphill from Stansted Abbots to Ware, affords a decent view when you get to the top.

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5.89 km

Decorated Tree

Highlight • Natural

6.97 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.42 km

1.32 km

569 m

429 m

236 m

Surfaces

2.15 km

1.97 km

1.75 km

625 m

389 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 9 August

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Comments

January 21, 2023,Hertfordshire - Ware - Lea River & Amwell Nature Reserve Loop [🌦️🍁🐦🍎]

Our Rating: 7/10 (Part canal / part farmland, lovely old oaks, amazing bird watching at the Amwell Nature Reserve, bench rest point lunch spot on the River Lea, handful of red kites - tip: bring binoculars!)

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Easneye Wood – Top of Hollycross loop from Great Amwell

View of the River Lee Navigation

Amwell Walkway

Otter Observation Point, Amwell Nature Reserve

Easneye Wood

Hertfordshire Ford

View of the Countryside and Wooden Shed

Top of Hollycross

Decorated Tree

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