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River Stort Towpath – View of Seventy Acres Lake loop from Harlow Mill

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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex

River Stort Towpath – View of Seventy Acres Lake loop from Harlow Mill

Moderate

5.0

(9)

15

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River Stort Towpath – View of Seventy Acres Lake loop from Harlow Mill

02:42

47.2km

150m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.2 km for 58 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.34 km

Parndon Mill

Highlight • Monument

Parndon Mill has been run by artists and designers as a creative workspace since the 60s. Once a working mill, it now has a gallery space, events and workshops. Worth checking out.

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2

4.47 km

Parndon Mill and Lock

Highlight • Viewpoint

Parndon Mill has a rich history dating back to the 19th century, when it operated as a busy watermill.

The original mill was burnt down by a fire in 1897, …

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3

10.3 km

River Stort Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Fantastic scenery, just be careful of the nettles poking out, and go slow it's a small tow path👌

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21.2 km

Cheshunt Lock

Lake

22.6 km

Waltham Common Lock

Lake

6

24.3 km

Walton's Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cozy little cafe for a refueling stop...

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7

26.8 km

Stanstead Mill Stream and Hooks Marsh Lake, Lee Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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8

27.2 km

View of Seventy Acres Lake

Highlight • Lake

Seventy Acres Lake. Plenty of bird spotting to be done as you take a break.

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9

29.9 km

Cycle Path Switchbacks

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

this is a great length of cyclepath.

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10

31.2 km

Penny's Hill

Highlight • Trail

This is the steepest hill I know in the area. Beautiful views, lovely surroundings. Great for hiking and cycling and it's located on National Cycle Route 1.

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B

47.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

17.0 km

5.87 km

5.23 km

1.27 km

173 m

Surfaces

20.9 km

8.48 km

7.41 km

6.22 km

4.06 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

14°C

7°C

30 %

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