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Batchworth Lock No. 81 – Lot Mead Lock No. 80 loop from Watford

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Hertfordshire

Batchworth Lock No. 81 – Lot Mead Lock No. 80 loop from Watford

Easy

5.0

(1)

15

riders

Batchworth Lock No. 81 – Lot Mead Lock No. 80 loop from Watford

01:02

15.2km

40m

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: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.60 km for 6 m

After 13.8 km for 6 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.60 km

Rousebarn Lane Bridge No. 168

Highlight • Structure

2

5.73 km

Batchworth Arena

Highlight • Rest Area

No bikes allowed- there is a little bridge to cross

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3

8.05 km

Heron spotting at Bury Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Great for spotting a turtle, swans and herons

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4

9.71 km

5

9.78 km

Batchworth Lock No. 81

Highlight • Rest Area

Batchworth Lock No 81 is a minor lock on the Grand Union Canal. The Grand Union Canal Walk passes here.

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6

10.9 km

Lot Mead Lock No. 80

Highlight • Bridge

7

12.1 km

Common Moor Lock No. 79

Highlight • Rest Area

8

14.1 km

View of the River Gade

Highlight • River

Lovely views and sounds of the River Gade

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B

15.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

1.80 km

1.67 km

558 m

373 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.93 km

3.11 km

1.83 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 7 October

15°C

6°C

0 %

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