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Stanstead Abbots

Rye House Gatehouse – River Lea Navigation at Ware loop from Rye House

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

East Hertfordshire

Stanstead Abbots

Rye House Gatehouse – River Lea Navigation at Ware loop from Rye House

Moderate

17

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Rye House Gatehouse – River Lea Navigation at Ware loop from Rye House

01:56

31.7km

180m

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: February 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 232 m for 96 m

After 25.6 km for 145 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

280 m

Rye House Gatehouse

Highlight • Historical Site

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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6.49 km

Bury Plantation

Forest

6.77 km

The Wilderness

Forest

4

13.1 km

Ford and Wooden Bridge at Green Lane

Highlight • River

... but beware, it can be slippery!

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5

22.2 km

Fanhams Hall Gatehouse

Highlight • Historical Site

A relatively quiet way out of Ware, easier eastbound than west due to the ground and wind.

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6

24.5 km

St. Mary's Church, Ware

Highlight • Historical Site

7

25.1 km

View from Ware Town Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Amazing views from either side of the bridge

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8

25.4 km

River Lea Navigation at Ware

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice path along the river!

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9

25.6 km

Tea on the Lea

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely coffee and a great choice of cakes just over the bridge from the towpath.
Nice peaceful spot with nil need to lock up the bikes.

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B

31.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

5.42 km

2.39 km

2.15 km

134 m

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.4 km

5.01 km

2.58 km

375 m

337 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Sunday 17 May

14°C

6°C

65 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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