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King's Meads Nature Reserve – Hartham Common loop from Hertford

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King's Meads Nature Reserve – Hartham Common loop from Hertford

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King's Meads Nature Reserve – Hartham Common loop from Hertford

02:21

22.5km

100m

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: June 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.12 km

High Wood

Forest

9.43 km

Fish and Eels Pub on the River Lea Navigation

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fast way north/south or out into Hertfordshire. Check out the numerous pubs along the riverside!

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10.2 km

Rye House Power Station Dock (Disused)

Lake

12.4 km

River Lee Navigation at Rye Meads

Highlight • River

Beautiful area of walking along the River Lee Navigation. Opportunities to spot baby Gosling, Ducklings & baby Cygnets.

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14.3 km

Stanstead Lock

Highlight • Bridge

The lock which incorporates a rare example of a swing-bridge has the reputation of being one of the country's most difficult to negotiate.

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17.2 km

View from Ware Town Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Amazing views from either side of the bridge

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18.9 km

Ware Weir and Lock

Highlight • Bridge

A scenic part of the River Lee Navigation

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20.2 km

King's Meads Nature Reserve

Highlight • River

Large water meadow wetland lots of birdwatching

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20.2 km

King's Meads Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

King's Meads Nature Reserve is one of the largest water meadows in Hertfordshire. It is home to 265 types of wildflower and 119 species of bird, including many rare species. …

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21.4 km

Hartham Common

Highlight • Trail

Large park for a break and rest and some good open green alongside the canal

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22.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

5.20 km

2.46 km

1.70 km

846 m

684 m

120 m

Surfaces

8.89 km

7.04 km

2.55 km

2.18 km

905 m

847 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

31°C

19°C

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King's Meads Nature Reserve – Hartham Common loop from Hertford

Fish and Eels Pub on the River Lea Navigation

River Lee Navigation at Rye Meads

Stanstead Lock

View from Ware Town Bridge

Ware Weir and Lock

King's Meads Nature Reserve

King's Meads Nature Reserve

Hartham Common

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