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River Lea Navigation at Ware – Ponders End Lock loop from Ware

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United Kingdom
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Hertfordshire
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Ware

River Lea Navigation at Ware – Ponders End Lock loop from Ware

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4.5

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River Lea Navigation at Ware – Ponders End Lock loop from Ware

10:15

174km

760m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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 27, 2026

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Train Station

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696 m

River Lea Navigation at Ware

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Nice path along the river!

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8.88 km

North Lagoon

Lake

3

16.7 km

Stanstead Mill Stream and Hooks Marsh Lake, Lee Valley

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A beautiful park with lots of water all around, people fishing, and the most inviting benches for cyclists: There's a bike stand near most of them :P

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4

22.9 km

Rammey Marsh Lock (Lock 18)

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One of Lea Navigation's deepest locks, to allow barges of up to 100 tonnes (100,000 kg) to pass through.

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5

23.2 km

River Lea Navigation Towpath

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Smooth, long and fun. Can go to town on this stretch, just watch the blind bends for oncoming cyclists.

The path is smooth gravel and fine for smaller tyres. There's …

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6

31.4 km

Stonebridge Lock

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Stonebridge Lock is a lovely place to stop for a moment. Following a fairly recent makeover, the area now boasts a cafe, community garden and sculptures.

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7

38.8 km

Walthamstow Wetlands Canal and Lock

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Just a short hop from Central London, this 520-acre (211 ha) wetland is a treat for wildlife enthusiasts and those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. …

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45.3 km

Ponders End Lock

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Originally built in 1770, Ponders End lock was mechanised in 1959. It sits on the River Lee Navigation, a section of the River Lea that was turned into a canal. …

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72.3 km

South Belt

Forest

88.1 km

Eric's Wood

Forest

11

124 km

Cambridge Guided Busway Cycle Path

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Don't get too close to the busway edge as buses can come past at speed creating a dangerous draught. Also, tree roots under the path have made the surface a bit bumpy in places.

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174 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.1 km

56.8 km

24.2 km

10.8 km

7.39 km

390 m

101 m

Surfaces

143 km

23.3 km

5.50 km

1.24 km

279 m

160 m

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Friday 9 October

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12 %

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