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East Hertfordshire

Hartham Common – River Lea in Hertford loop from Hertford

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

East Hertfordshire

Hartham Common – River Lea in Hertford loop from Hertford

Easy

13

hikers

Hartham Common – River Lea in Hertford loop from Hertford

01:16

4.90km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

757 m

All Saints Church with St John, Hertford

Highlight • Religious Site

2

1.02 km

Caffè Nero, Hertford Town Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee Shops and Pubs

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3

1.87 km

Hartham Common

Highlight • Forest

Hartham Common is one of Hertford's most vibrant greenspaces. There are riverside walking trails and paths through beautiful woodland, as well as many sports facilities and pitches too.

The Common …

Tip by

4

2.27 km

Hartham Common

Highlight • Trail

Large park for a break and rest and some good open green alongside the canal

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5

2.78 km

River Lea at Hartham Common

Highlight • Cycleway

6

2.79 km

Hertford Lock 1 (River Lee Navigation)

Highlight • Bridge

Hertford Lock 1 is situated along the River Lea on the eastern side of Hartham Common. The lockkeepers' cottage is very pretty and a lovely backdrop for a photo.

Tip by

7

3.41 km

River Lea in Hertford

Highlight • River

Moderate trail leading to Hereford Town

Tip by

8

3.59 km

Hertford East railway station

Highlight • Structure

Get the train from Liverpool Street and cycle back.

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B

4.90 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.90 km

991 m

378 m

355 m

277 m

Surfaces

1.44 km

1.21 km

1.07 km

696 m

277 m

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