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Barwick Ford and Footbridge – River Ash Ford at Hadham Cross loop from Standon

Barwick Ford and Footbridge – River Ash Ford at Hadham Cross loop from Standon

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5.0

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Barwick Ford and Footbridge – River Ash Ford at Hadham Cross loop from Standon

02:25

55.7km

410m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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After 24.0 km for 77 m

After 24.5 km for 69 m

After 24.6 km for 229 m

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1.77 km

Barwick to Standon Downhill Segment

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A fairly steep hill, good for freewheeling down southbound. Use caution on the bend at the top. Not for the faint of heart going northbound!

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4.60 km

Barwick Ford and Footbridge

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Ford, thankfully with a footpath bridge!

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4.61 km

Downhill Road to the Ford

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Easy freewheel downhill westbound to the ford, even with the ever-present wind in your face. A tough slog uphill eastbound.

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13.8 km

Top of Hollycross

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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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24.1 km

River Stort Navigation

Lake

24.7 km

Terlings Park

Forest

34.5 km

Dip down to Fiddler's Brook

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Brilliant hill top road, into B road then Bishops Stortford. Quick

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37.4 km

Coast as fast as you like northbound, just be mindful of oncoming traffic in the middle of the road, particularly at the right angle turn at the bottom of the road. Not for the faint of heart southbound.

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38.4 km

River Ash Ford at Hadham Cross

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River, sheep and ducklings. Great place for a break, seems popular with cyclists and walkers.

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39.3 km

Much Hadham Village

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A quintessential example of a Hertfordshire village, complete with Tudor era houses and village green. A pleasure to roll through! There used to be a fantastic nursery and cafe, but …

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55.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.5 km

2.45 km

432 m

350 m

Surfaces

49.5 km

5.87 km

339 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Barwick Ford and Footbridge – River Ash Ford at Hadham Cross loop from Standon

Barwick to Standon Downhill Segment

Barwick Ford and Footbridge

Downhill Road to the Ford

Top of Hollycross

Dip down to Fiddler's Brook

Winding Forest Road Descent

River Ash Ford at Hadham Cross

Much Hadham Village

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