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Flood-prone ford – Ash Valley, Much Hadham loop from Elsenham

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Flood-prone ford – Ash Valley, Much Hadham loop from Elsenham

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Flood-prone ford – Ash Valley, Much Hadham loop from Elsenham

02:33

42.5km

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: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.43 km

Flood-prone ford

Highlight • River

In stormy spells in winter, the flood here provides an obstacle. Walkers might be able to get by on the verges, but cyclists will either get stopped in their tracks …

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6.45 km

Yew Tree Pub

Highlight • Pub

Nice pub

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10.6 km

Berden — Eastbound Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Apart from a minor climb on the way out of Berden, this is high-pace downhill or level all the way.

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15.7 km

The Brewery Tap

Highlight • Pub

Nice pub with food and a shop. worth a stop.

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18.2 km

Clapgate Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Easy going southbound and a massive downhill into Clapgate. A gut-buster northbound, as you're not out of the woods by a long chalk after your first massive climb. There's more …

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20.7 km

Ninno Wood

Forest

26.1 km

St. Andrew's Church, Much Hadham

Highlight • Religious Site

Much Hadham is one of the oldest and prettiest villages in Hertfordshire. It boasts no less than four Grade I-listed buildings: St Andrew's Parish Church, Much Hadham Hall, Moor Place …

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26.6 km

Ash Valley, Much Hadham

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge over River Ash just before eastbound climb

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42.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.7 km

2.30 km

2.28 km

171 m

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.7 km

5.78 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

34°C

18°C

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Flood-prone ford – Ash Valley, Much Hadham loop from Elsenham

Flood-prone ford

Yew Tree Pub

Berden — Eastbound Route

The Brewery Tap

Clapgate Descent

St. Andrew's Church, Much Hadham

Ash Valley, Much Hadham

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