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Springwell Reedbed – Stocker's Lake Bird Hide loop from Harefield

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Springwell Reedbed – Stocker's Lake Bird Hide loop from Harefield

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Springwell Reedbed – Stocker's Lake Bird Hide loop from Harefield

01:42

6.66km

30m

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: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.16 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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1.66 km

Springwell Reedbed

Highlight • Lake

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

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2.18 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.

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2.51 km

Hanging Monkey

Highlight • Historical Site

Derelict structure with 2 monkeys 🐒 hanging from it.

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2.69 km

Stocker's Lake Bird Hide

Highlight • Lake

Great Place to watch Birds. Highly recommended.

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3.36 km

Stocker's Lock and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Very quaint old lock, worth checking out!

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6.32 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 …

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6.66 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.25 km

2.06 km

1.06 km

201 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.25 km

2.05 km

760 m

440 m

158 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 25 May

34°C

16°C

25 %

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Springwell Reedbed – Stocker's Lake Bird Hide loop from Harefield

Grand Union Canal – Clear Water and Aquatic Plants

Springwell Reedbed

Grand Union Canal at Springwell Lane

Hanging Monkey

Stocker's Lake Bird Hide

Stocker's Lock and Stone Bridge

Coy Carp Pub and Kayak Spot on the Grand Union Canal

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