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East Of England

East Hertfordshire

Stanstead Lock – View of Amwell Nature Reserve loop from Ware

Running trails & routes

East Of England

East Hertfordshire

Stanstead Lock – View of Amwell Nature Reserve loop from Ware

Moderate

4.0

(1)

67

runners

Stanstead Lock – View of Amwell Nature Reserve loop from Ware

00:50

7.93km

20m

Running

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

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.44 km

Amwell Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Amwell Nature Reserve is a wonderful place for a stroll, with beautiful viewpoints and much to interest wildlife enthusiasts. It is host to myriad habitats including reedbeds, grassland and woodland. …

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2

4.27 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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3

4.28 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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4

4.29 km

Water Point

Highlight • Rest Area

Moderate Trail Along The River

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5

5.03 km

View of Amwell Nature Reserve

Highlight • River

Amazing Area of Hertford with Moderate trail for all to enjoy

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6

5.38 km

Amwell Walkway

Highlight • Trail

7

6.82 km

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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8

7.49 km

View from Ware Town Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Amazing views from either side of the bridge

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B

7.93 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.51 km

1.94 km

1.60 km

736 m

532 m

455 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.13 km

2.02 km

1.10 km

998 m

333 m

243 m

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Friday 26 June

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19°C

21 %

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