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East Of England

East Hertfordshire

Stanstead St Margarets

View of Amwell Nature Reserve – Stanstead Lock loop from Stanstead St Margarets

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

East Hertfordshire

Stanstead St Margarets

View of Amwell Nature Reserve – Stanstead Lock loop from Stanstead St Margarets

Easy

4.5

(8)

68

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View of Amwell Nature Reserve – Stanstead Lock loop from Stanstead St Margarets

01:34

6.22km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

540 m

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.

Tip by

2

556 m

Water Point

Highlight • Rest Area

Moderate Trail Along The River

Tip by

3

2.07 km

Hardmead Lock 3 (River Lee Navigation)

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a lovely lock located along the River Lea, close to the Amwell Nature Reserve. The area features a lockkeepers cottage and beautiful scenery all around, making it very …

Tip by

4

2.11 km

Hardmead Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

The lock has a reputation as being difficult to negotiate.

Tip by

5

4.48 km

Amwell Walkway

Highlight • Trail

6

4.50 km

View of the River Lee Navigation

Highlight • Viewpoint

Drop into the RSPB Rye Meads Nature Reserve to see the kingfishers.

Tip by

7

4.93 km

View of Amwell Nature Reserve

Highlight • River

Amazing Area of Hertford with Moderate trail for all to enjoy

Tip by

8

5.70 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 …

Tip by

B

6.22 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.75 km

737 m

464 m

170 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.33 km

1.06 km

662 m

141 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 6 October

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8°C

96 %

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