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Parndon Mill and Lock – River Stort Towpath loop from Sawbridgeworth

Running trails & routes

East Of England

Parndon Mill and Lock – River Stort Towpath loop from Sawbridgeworth

Hard

23

runners

Parndon Mill and Lock – River Stort Towpath loop from Sawbridgeworth

01:48

16.6km

40m

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 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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2.00 km

Feakes Lock

Lake

2

2.32 km

Fallen Tree Blocking Towpath

Highlight • Natural

It's possible to get around but mind out for the barbed wire.

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3

4.40 km

River Stort Navigation

Highlight • River

It's tempting for cyclists to use the river to cut between Stortford/Sawbo/Harlow, but in all honesty, avoid it, there are too many people about and it's not wise to get speed up.

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4

6.40 km

Humpback Bridge

Highlight • River

5

8.03 km

Parndon Mill and Canal Narrowboats

Highlight • River

6

8.37 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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7

9.37 km

Burnt Mill Lock

Highlight • Structure

Burnt Mill Lock sits along the scenic River Stort Navigation, situated adjacent to Harlow Town train station. This charming waterway is dotted with vibrant canal boats and inviting grassy banks …

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8

11.6 km

South Bank Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The whole path was flooded with deep water

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9

13.3 km

River Stort Towpath

Highlight • River

Towpath can be muddy in places wear sturdy footwear

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B

16.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.73 km

4.77 km

2.68 km

358 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.92 km

4.80 km

4.74 km

554 m

524 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 6 May

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7°C

31 %

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