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King's Meads Nature Reserve – Hartham Common loop from Hertford East

Easy

4.0

(2)

44

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King's Meads Nature Reserve – Hartham Common loop from Hertford East

00:25

6.57km

10m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 314 m for 10 m

After 6.26 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.17 km

River Lea at Hartham Common

Highlight • Cycleway

2

1.93 km

King's Meads Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3

3.29 km

Ware Weir on the River Lea

Highlight • Bridge

4

5.41 km

Hertford Lock 1 is situated along the River Lea on the eastern side of Hartham Common. The lockkeepers' cottage is very pretty and a lovely backdrop for a photo.

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5

5.92 km

Hartham Common

Highlight • Trail

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

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B

6.57 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.40 km

2.65 km

377 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.72 km

2.34 km

407 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 8 October

19°C

10°C

75 %

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