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East Hertfordshire

Barwick Ford and Footbridge – Hartham Common loop from Much Hadham

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

East Hertfordshire

Barwick Ford and Footbridge – Hartham Common loop from Much Hadham

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Barwick Ford and Footbridge – Hartham Common loop from Much Hadham

02:22

37.5km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: April 29, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.2 km for 165 m

After 24.9 km for 320 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

535 m

Ford and Wooden Bridge at Green Lane

Highlight • River

... but beware, it can be slippery!

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2

5.24 km

Barwick Ford and Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Ford, thankfully with a footpath bridge!

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15.8 km

Stonyhills Wood

Forest

17.8 km

Waterford Heath

Nature Reserve

5

18.4 km

View of Waterford Heath

Highlight • Natural

A former sand and gravel quarry, this Wildlife Trust reserve has a range of habitats. Visitors have a chance to see birds of prey hunting over the open ground of …

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6

21.2 km

Hertford Castle

Highlight • Castle

Enjoy the beautiful castle and castle grounds and River Lea.

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7

21.6 km

Caffè Nero, Hertford Town Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee Shops and Pubs

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8

22.7 km

Hartham Common

Highlight • Trail

Large park for a break and rest and some good open green alongside the canal

Tip by

9

23.2 km

River Lea at Hartham Common

Highlight • Cycleway

10

28.4 km

Fanhams Hall Gatehouse

Highlight • Historical Site

A relatively quiet way out of Ware, easier eastbound than west due to the ground and wind.

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B

37.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

4.80 km

2.75 km

2.09 km

721 m

160 m

131 m

Surfaces

21.1 km

12.9 km

2.02 km

821 m

771 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Tuesday 23 June

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19°C

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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