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Essex

Parndon Mill and Lock – Rye House Gatehouse loop from Harlow Town

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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex

Parndon Mill and Lock – Rye House Gatehouse loop from Harlow Town

Moderate

3

hikers

Parndon Mill and Lock – Rye House Gatehouse loop from Harlow Town

04:16

16.9km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

53 m

Burnt Mill Lock

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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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2

768 m

3

1.11 km

Parndon Mill and Lock

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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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8.46 km

Rye House Gatehouse

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Rye House Gatehouse was built to project power, prestige and wealth. One of the first brick houses in the country, it boasts outstanding detail and decoration. Built in 1443, the impressive structure is Grade I-listed.

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5

8.61 km

The Rye

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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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6

9.63 km

Fieldes Lock

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Fact here about the lock. It was built to replace the falls of both Mr Field’s Weir and Mr Archer’s Weir following the 1767 Act of Parliament which started the upgrading of the Lee Navigation.

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16.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.81 km

6.89 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.17 km

6.32 km

1.10 km

730 m

458 m

< 100 m

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Friday 26 June

31°C

20°C

27 %

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