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View of Waterford Heath – Hertford Castle loop from Braughing

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View of Waterford Heath – Hertford Castle loop from Braughing

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View of Waterford Heath – Hertford Castle loop from Braughing

02:55

48.2km

320m

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: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.0 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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308 m

Rest Area by the Stream

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.9 km

Stonyhills Wood

Forest

16.9 km

Waterford Heath

Nature Reserve

17.4 km

View of Waterford Heath

Highlight • Natural

A former sand and gravel quarry, this Wildlife Trust reserve has a range of habitats. Visitors have a chance to see birds of prey hunting over the open ground of …

Tip by

19.5 km

Port Vale Climb Start

Highlight • Climb

The start of a steep climb up Port vale. I've not done it, but it looks steep to me!

Tip by

20.1 km

Highway Cycles & Bean & Ride Coffee

Highlight • Rest Area

Great stop and first class customer service from Highway (helped me with a stubborn puncture). Nice coffee stop too.

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20.3 km

Mill Bridge

Highlight • Other

20.7 km

Hertford Castle

Highlight • Castle

Enjoy the beautiful castle and castle grounds and River Lea.

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21.0 km

Caffè Nero, Hertford Town Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee Shops and Pubs

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31.9 km

Bury Plantation

Forest

38.4 km

Ford and Wooden Bridge at Green Lane

Highlight • River

... but beware, it can be slippery!

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48.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.0 km

4.20 km

2.06 km

2.04 km

645 m

249 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.8 km

11.0 km

652 m

373 m

300 m

131 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

30°C

19°C

40 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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View of Waterford Heath – Hertford Castle loop from Braughing

Rest Area by the Stream

View of Waterford Heath

Port Vale Climb Start

Highway Cycles & Bean & Ride Coffee

Mill Bridge

Hertford Castle

Caffè Nero, Hertford Town Centre

Ford and Wooden Bridge at Green Lane

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