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Hartham Common – River Ash Ford at Hadham Cross loop from Hertford East

Road cycling routes

East Of England

East Hertfordshire

Hartham Common – River Ash Ford at Hadham Cross loop from Hertford East

Moderate

5.0

(1)

133

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Hartham Common – River Ash Ford at Hadham Cross loop from Hertford East

02:07

49.3km

320m

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 17, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 2.05 km for 1.31 km

After 7.06 km for 266 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

657 m

Hartham Common

Highlight • Trail

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

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2

7.29 km

Stanstead Lock

Highlight • Bridge

The lock which incorporates a rare example of a swing-bridge has the reputation of being one of the country's most difficult to negotiate.

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11.4 km

Bury Plantation

Forest

11.7 km

The Wilderness

Forest

5

18.0 km

River Ash Ford at Hadham Cross

Highlight • Bridge

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

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6

18.9 km

Much Hadham Village

Highlight • Historical Site

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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7

41.3 km

Wadesmill Hill Climb

Highlight • Cycleway

Yeah, this one is a bugger. Tough longish climb for me, for the fitter stronger cyclist is a nice test.

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8

41.6 km

Ermine Cafe and Store

Highlight • Cafe

Very nice cafe.

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9

45.0 km

Ware Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Nice coffee, a place to park your bikes...great cafe.

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10

45.3 km

View from Ware Town Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Amazing views from either side of the bridge

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B

49.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.5 km

7.01 km

3.17 km

1.69 km

812 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.6 km

1.58 km

526 m

375 m

141 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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