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Bishop'S Stortford

River Ash Ford at Hadham Cross – River Lea Navigation at Ware loop from Bishop's Stortford

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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Hertfordshire
East Hertfordshire
Bishop'S Stortford

River Ash Ford at Hadham Cross – River Lea Navigation at Ware loop from Bishop's Stortford

Moderate

5.0

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River Ash Ford at Hadham Cross – River Lea Navigation at Ware loop from Bishop's Stortford

02:45

44.6km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 21.5 km for 145 m

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After 44.4 km for 255 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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9.32 km

River Ash Ford at Hadham Cross

Highlight • Bridge

River, sheep and ducklings. Great place for a break, seems popular with cyclists and walkers.

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2

9.33 km

Ford and Wooden Bridge at Green Lane

Highlight • River

... but beware, it can be slippery!

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3

18.5 km

Fanhams Hall Gatehouse

Highlight • Historical Site

A relatively quiet way out of Ware, easier eastbound than west due to the ground and wind.

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4

21.1 km

View from Ware Town Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Amazing views from either side of the bridge

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5

21.4 km

River Lea Navigation at Ware

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice path along the river!

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6

21.6 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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7

23.5 km

View of Amwell Nature Reserve

Highlight • River

Amazing Area of Hertford with Moderate trail for all to enjoy

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28.7 km

Bury Plantation

Forest

28.9 km

The Wilderness

Forest

10

38.8 km

Best traversed westbound

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A stretch of road that presents itself as potentially being a bit dangerous, but is actually OK. It's an easier ride westbound, with the initial downhill and traffic are more …

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44.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.7 km

3.20 km

3.09 km

1.01 km

344 m

146 m

112 m

Surfaces

38.2 km

3.00 km

2.83 km

401 m

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