Hartham Common – River Lea Navigation at Ware loop from St Margarets

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Hartham Common – River Lea Navigation at Ware loop from St Margarets

Hard

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Hartham Common – River Lea Navigation at Ware loop from St Margarets

01:44

16.5km

70m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.37 km

Hartham Common

Highlight • Trail

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

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10.6 km

King's Meads Nature Reserve

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King's Meads Nature Reserve is one of the largest water meadows in Hertfordshire. It is home to 265 types of wildflower and 119 species of bird, including many rare species. …

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10.6 km

King's Meads Nature Reserve

Highlight • River

Large water meadow wetland lots of birdwatching

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11.9 km

Ware Weir and Lock

Highlight • Bridge

A scenic part of the River Lee Navigation

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13.2 km

River Lea Navigation at Ware

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice path along the river!

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14.8 km

Amwell Walkway

Highlight • Trail

15.9 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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15.9 km

Stanstead Lock

Highlight • Bridge

Stanstead Lock has earned the reputation as the most difficult in England for barges to pass through, due to the fact that it incorporates a rare example of a swing …

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16.5 km

End point

Train Station

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