King's Meads Nature Reserve – Hartham Common loop from Hertford North

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King's Meads Nature Reserve – Hartham Common loop from Hertford North

Easy

4.3

(3)

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King's Meads Nature Reserve – Hartham Common loop from Hertford North

01:02

18.7km

40m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 151 m for 7 m

After 18.6 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.50 km

King's Meads Nature Reserve

Highlight • River

Large water meadow wetland lots of birdwatching

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5.82 km

View from Ware Town Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Amazing views from either side of the bridge

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8.76 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 …

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9.42 km

The Lobster Pot

Highlight • Pub

10.1 km

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.

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11.6 km

Hardmead Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

The lock has a reputation as being difficult to negotiate.

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15.3 km

King's Meads Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

King's Meads Nature Reserve is one of the largest water meadows in Hertfordshire. It is home to 265 types of wildflower and 119 species of bird, including many rare species. …

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16.5 km