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River Ash Ford at Hadham Cross – Barwick Ford and Footbridge loop from Rye House

River Ash Ford at Hadham Cross – Barwick Ford and Footbridge loop from Rye House

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River Ash Ford at Hadham Cross – Barwick Ford and Footbridge loop from Rye House

02:33

55.1km

450m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.36 km

Bury Plantation

Forest

11.9 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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15.5 km

Downhill Road to the Ford

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Easy freewheel downhill westbound to the ford, even with the ever-present wind in your face. A tough slog uphill eastbound.

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16.7 km

Barwick Ford and Footbridge

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Ford, thankfully with a footpath bridge!

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18.3 km

Fast Downhill Stretch on Rural Road

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Put the hammer down coming off Ermine Street and freewheel down!

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21.6 km

Hasley Grove

Forest

28.4 km

Descent on the Datchworth–Watton Road

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A lovely stretch of road, one of my favourites, don't forget to take in the scenery as you go by.

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31.8 km

View of All Saints Church from Datchworth Fields

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Stunning views in all weather/time of day across the fields and looking onto All Saints Church.

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44.8 km

Hertford Castle

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Enjoy the beautiful castle and castle grounds and River Lea.

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47.0 km

Mangrove Lane

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Lovely bit of country lane - not always the smoothest/flattest tarmac so best to familiarise yourself before really going for it!

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55.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.3 km

2.25 km

2.18 km

1.31 km

129 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.6 km

15.5 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

29°C

16°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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River Ash Ford at Hadham Cross – Barwick Ford and Footbridge loop from Rye House

River Ash Ford at Hadham Cross

Downhill Road to the Ford

Barwick Ford and Footbridge

Fast Downhill Stretch on Rural Road

Descent on the Datchworth–Watton Road

View of All Saints Church from Datchworth Fields

Hertford Castle

Mangrove Lane

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