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River Colne – View of Batchworth Lake loop from Watford High Street

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East Of England

River Colne – View of Batchworth Lake loop from Watford High Street

Moderate

4.4

(5)

18

hikers

River Colne – View of Batchworth Lake loop from Watford High Street

04:04

15.8km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

391 m

Watford Fields Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

2

1.83 km

River Colne

Highlight • River

Nice and flat

Tip by

3

2.14 km

Bridge Over the River Colne

Highlight • Bridge

Spotted a roe deer from the bridge over the River Colne

Tip by

4

5.43 km

Lot Mead Lock No. 80

Highlight • Bridge

5

7.02 km

Three Rivers Museum

Highlight • Monument

William Penn, the Quaker who founded Pennsylvania lived here from 1672 to 1679.

Tip by

6

7.32 km

St Mary the Virgin Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The stained glass window at the eastern end of the church is by the Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Jones and depicts Jesus hanging from the Tree of Life

Tip by

7

8.23 km

View of Batchworth Lake

Highlight • Lake

Batchworth Lake started life as a gravel pit. The gravel was taken from here to build Wembley Stadium. Rickmansworth Water Ski Club are based on the lake so you may …

Tip by

8

9.01 km

Lock 81, Grand Union Canal

Highlight • Bridge

B

15.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.26 km

4.34 km

971 m

570 m

562 m

110 m

Surfaces

4.52 km

4.34 km

4.13 km

1.96 km

795 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 8 October

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10°C

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