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Springwell Reedbed – Black Jack's Mill loop from Harefield

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Springwell Reedbed – Black Jack's Mill loop from Harefield

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Springwell Reedbed – Black Jack's Mill loop from Harefield

01:50

7.03km

50m

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: July 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.68 km

Grand Union Canal at Springwell Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Be aware that most of the side roads (including New Park Road, which is the recommended start point) are residents' parking only, but we found it easy to park on the main Rickmansworth Road on a Sunday.

Jack's Mill café was closed on Sunday.

Lovely walk anyway!

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2

3.21 km

Springwell Reedbed

Highlight • Lake

The largest reedbed in London, home to many types of wildlife.

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3

3.70 km

Grand Union Canal – Clear Water and Aquatic Plants

Highlight • Natural

Thousands of fish. Perfect spot to sit down and relax.

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4

4.52 km

Coy Carp Pub and Kayak Spot on the Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Bridge

This is at the bottom of the cheeky climb that heads towards Harefield. The road follows a chicane over a narrow bridge that is controlled by traffic lights so make sure you are in control of your speed when coming to the bottom of the hill.

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5

5.11 km

Weir at Towpath Bridge No. 177B

Highlight • River

Great looking weir, good to see something different 👍

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6

5.42 km

Black Jack's Mill

Highlight • Bridge

A nice place to stop for a snack.

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7

5.96 km

The Old Orchard

Highlight • Restaurant

8

6.80 km

The Village Bakery, Harefield

Highlight • Cafe

Love Love this bakery, everything is yummy- just want to buy everything. Wish they were open for more days and longer

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B

7.03 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.04 km

1.84 km

945 m

723 m

431 m

Surfaces

3.04 km

2.81 km

489 m

487 m

161 m

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Tuesday 1 September

21°C

15°C

43 %

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