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East Hertfordshire

Bishop'S Stortford

Parndon Mill and Lock – River Stort Towpath loop from Bishop's Stortford

Running trails & routes

East Of England

East Hertfordshire

Bishop'S Stortford

Parndon Mill and Lock – River Stort Towpath loop from Bishop's Stortford

Hard

43

runners

Parndon Mill and Lock – River Stort Towpath loop from Bishop's Stortford

05:04

46.6km

100m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.30 km

South Mill Lock (River Stort Navigation)

Highlight • Trail

This path follows the beautiful River Stort Navigation canal near South Mill Lock. It’s a lovely flat trail that offers picturesque views, conveniently located just outside Bishop's Stortford.

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2.04 km

Broom's Plantation

Forest

3

4.30 km

Lock and Latte Coffee Stop

Highlight • Cafe

'Lock and Latte' - convenient coffee stop

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4

5.10 km

Highland Cattle Riverside Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

9.50 km

Feakes Lock

Lake

12.7 km

River Stort Navigation

Lake

14.3 km

Honeymead Marsh Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

8

16.2 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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9

19.0 km

Hunsdon Mead

Highlight • Forest

10

23.6 km

The Rye

Highlight • Restaurant

Perfect place to stop grab a drink or a bite along the river lee cycle path. Huge out of the ordinary windows...

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11

25.0 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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12

26.9 km

Roydon Marina Village

Highlight • Settlement

Can find Beautiful houses there

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B

46.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

14.1 km

10.6 km

242 m

151 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

14.1 km

11.4 km

2.34 km

1.19 km

696 m

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Friday 26 June

31°C

19°C

49 %

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