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East Of England

East Hertfordshire

Tea on the Lea – Hardmead Lock loop from Ware

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

East Hertfordshire

Tea on the Lea – Hardmead Lock loop from Ware

Easy

5.0

(2)

36

hikers

Tea on the Lea – Hardmead Lock loop from Ware

00:52

3.46km

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: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

227 m

Tea on the Lea

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely coffee and a great choice of cakes just over the bridge from the towpath.
Nice peaceful spot with nil need to lock up the bikes.

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2

253 m

Wide Wooden Staircase by the Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice wide staircase for my daughter to learn descending, she nailed it first time with no fear.

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3

1.21 km

Hardmead Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

The lock has a reputation as being difficult to negotiate.

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4

1.24 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 …

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5

1.77 km

View of the River Lee Navigation

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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6

1.79 km

Amwell Walkway

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B

3.46 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.70 km

592 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.32 km

1.17 km

544 m

207 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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