Stanstead St Margarets is a region defined by its waterways, situated between the River Lea and the New River, on the west bank of the River Lea. This area features a fertile landscape of fields and woodlands, with the River Stort and River Ash also contributing to its natural character. The tranquil river navigations and historic towpaths provide a setting for several sports like hiking, jogging, touring cycling, road cycling, and more.
Stanstead…
71
Routes
4.6
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Average rating
1225
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4.9
(7)
15
hikers
13.4km
03:24
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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46
hikers
6.97km
01:50
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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61
hikers
10.9km
02:48
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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42
hikers
7.08km
01:50
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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41
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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26
riders
23.9km
01:36
50m
50m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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25
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
riders
31.7km
01:56
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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92
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

95
runners
16.6km
01:44
70m
70m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

46
runners
32.5km
03:22
140m
140m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

31
runners
10.9km
01:08
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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52
riders
70.5km
02:59
500m
500m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.0
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27
riders
23.1km
01:01
150m
150m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.5
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26
riders
12.5km
00:31
40m
40m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
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23
riders
46.7km
02:02
350m
350m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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24
riders
34.7km
01:54
130m
130m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
89.6km
05:27
540m
540m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
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23
riders
24.3km
01:22
90m
90m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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17
riders
20.1km
01:11
30m
30m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(6)
57
riders
52.6km
02:39
80m
80m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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12
riders
17.3km
00:58
100m
100m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
riders
48.6km
02:36
260m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
65.9km
03:54
480m
480m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Stanstead St Margarets offers a range of outdoor activities including hiking, jogging, touring cycling, and road cycling. The region features more than 40 routes across these sports, catering to various interests and skill levels.
Stanstead St Margarets has 18 hiking routes. Trails offer access to tranquil woodlands, picturesque countryside, and canal views. More information on hiking is available in the Hiking around Stanstead St Margarets guide.
Easy hikes with accessible paths are available in Stanstead St Margarets, suitable for various fitness levels. These routes often follow flat terrain along towpaths and riverside trails. The Easy hikes around Stanstead St Margarets guide provides specific options.
Stanstead St Margarets is well-suited for touring cycling, road cycling, and gravel biking. Routes wind through the scenic Stort Valley and along the River Lea, often on predominantly flat towpaths. The Cycling around Stanstead St Margarets guide details many options.
The area is defined by its waterways, including the River Lea, River Stort, and River Ash. Key natural attractions include the Amwell Nature Reserve, Rye Meads Nature Reserve, and Stanstead Innings, which feature wildflower meadows and wet woodlands.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Hiking around Stanstead St Margarets, Running Trails around Stanstead St Margarets, and Cycling around Stanstead St Margarets. Guides for specific types of cycling and easy hikes are also available.
Routes in Stanstead St Margarets have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on more than 1,500 ratings. Over 20,000 visitors have explored the region's diverse trails.
Many routes in Stanstead St Margarets are suitable for families, particularly those along the flat towpaths of the River Lea and River Stort. Easy hikes with accessible paths are available, offering a pleasant experience for all ages.
The terrain for cycling in Stanstead St Margarets is predominantly flat, especially along the towpaths and riverside trails of the River Lea and River Stort. This makes it suitable for touring cycling and casual rides.
The official website for Stanstead St Margarets Parish Council is stansteadstmargaretsparishcouncil.gov.uk. This site provides local information and resources.
Stanstead St Margarets offers 15 jogging routes. These trails often follow the tranquil river navigations and historic towpaths, providing scenic options for runners. The Running Trails around Stanstead St Margarets guide lists specific routes.

