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King's Meads Nature Reserve – New Gauge House loop from Ware

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East Of England

East Hertfordshire

King's Meads Nature Reserve – New Gauge House loop from Ware

Moderate

129

runners

King's Meads Nature Reserve – New Gauge House loop from Ware

00:54

8.66km

50m

Running

Moderate run. 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 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

4.39 km

Hertford East railway station

Highlight • Structure

Get the train from Liverpool Street and cycle back.

Tip by

2

5.24 km

Hertford Lock 1 (River Lee Navigation)

Highlight • Bridge

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.

Tip by

3

5.25 km

River Lea at Hartham Common

Highlight • Cycleway

4

6.01 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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5

6.02 km

New Gauge House

Highlight • Monument

New Gauge is the start of the New River, a water supply aqueduct that provides water for North London. The Gauge House is Grade II-listed and was constructed in 1856. …

Tip by

6

6.04 km

King's Meads Nature Reserve

Highlight • River

Large water meadow wetland lots of birdwatching

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7

6.61 km

King's Meads Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

8

7.28 km

Ware Weir and Lock

Highlight • Bridge

A scenic part of the River Lee Navigation

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B

8.66 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.08 km

1.73 km

1.64 km

1.46 km

695 m

Surfaces

4.09 km

1.81 km

1.63 km

1.04 km

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Thursday 8 October

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10°C

72 %

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