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Tea on the Lea – Hardmead Lock loop from Ware

Easy

5.0

(3)

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: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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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

1.67 km

Amwell Walkway

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3

1.69 km

View of the River Lee Navigation

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

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4

2.22 km

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

2.25 km

Hardmead Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

The lock has a reputation as being difficult to negotiate.

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6

3.21 km

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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3.46 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.70 km

577 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.39 km

512 m

198 m

141 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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