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

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

East Hertfordshire

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

Easy

19

hikers

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

01:19

5.17km

20m

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: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.02 km

King's Meads Nature Reserve

Highlight • River

Large water meadow wetland lots of birdwatching

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2

1.04 km

New Gauge House

Highlight • Monument

New Gauge is the start of the New River, a water supply aqueduct that provides water for North London. The Gauge House is Grade II-listed and was constructed in 1856. …

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3

1.05 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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4

1.81 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.

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5

1.82 km

River Lea at Hartham Common

Highlight • Cycleway

6

2.34 km

Hartham Common

Highlight • Trail

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

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7

3.53 km

River Lea in Hertford

Highlight • River

Moderate trail leading to Hereford Town

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B

5.17 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.82 km

1.39 km

1.23 km

408 m

221 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.70 km

944 m

722 m

583 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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