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East Of England

View of Batchworth Lake – Springwell Reedbed loop from Rickmansworth

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

View of Batchworth Lake – Springwell Reedbed loop from Rickmansworth

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4.5

(13)

54

hikers

View of Batchworth Lake – Springwell Reedbed loop from Rickmansworth

02:53

11.0km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

809 m

View of Batchworth Lake

Highlight • Lake

Batchworth Lake started life as a gravel pit. The gravel was taken from here to build Wembley Stadium. Rickmansworth Water Ski Club are based on the lake so you may …

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2

1.11 km

Meadow and Lake View at Rickmansworth Aquadrome

Highlight • Natural

After the Hike, enjoy Your tea and sandwiches here. very clean and Family friendly.

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3

1.97 km

Stocker's Lock and Stone Bridge

Highlight • Structure

About 1922, the land between the River Colne and the canal was taken over by Rickmansworth Gravel Company. Building in the capital was booming and gravel was in demand. Extraction …

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4

2.64 km

Stocker's Lake Bird Hide

Highlight • Lake

Great Place to watch Birds. Highly recommended.

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5

3.15 km

Grand Union Canal at Springwell Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Be aware that most of the side roads (including New Park Road, which is the recommended start point) are residents' parking only, but we found it easy to park on the main Rickmansworth Road on a Sunday.

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6

3.68 km

Springwell Reedbed

Highlight • Lake

The largest reedbed in London, home to many types of wildlife.

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7

4.17 km

Grand Union Canal – Clear Water and Aquatic Plants

Highlight • Natural

Thousands of fish. Perfect spot to sit down and relax.

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8

6.83 km

Path Between Hill End and Woodcock Hill Cemetery

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Between Hill End and Woodcock Hill Cemetery is a lovely footpath which feels miles away from the edge of London.

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B

11.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.10 km

3.71 km

1.29 km

1.25 km

653 m

Surfaces

3.74 km

2.52 km

1.99 km

1.63 km

573 m

149 m

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