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Hertford Castle – View of Amwell Nature Reserve loop from Hertford North

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Hertford Castle – View of Amwell Nature Reserve loop from Hertford North

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Hertford Castle – View of Amwell Nature Reserve loop from Hertford North

01:25

22.9km

160m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.78 km for 102 m

After 14.8 km for 81 m

After 16.6 km for 93 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.71 km

Hertford Castle

Highlight • Castle

Enjoy the beautiful castle and castle grounds and River Lea.

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3.26 km

Rail Trail

Highlight • Trail

7.64 km

High Wood

Forest

12.1 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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14.1 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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14.8 km

View of Amwell Nature Reserve

Highlight • River

Amazing Area of Hertford with Moderate trail for all to enjoy

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15.7 km

Hardmead Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

The lock has a reputation as being difficult to negotiate.

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16.6 km

Wide Wooden Staircase by the Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice wide staircase for my daughter to learn descending, she nailed it first time with no fear.

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17.5 km

Ware Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Nice coffee, a place to park your bikes...great cafe.

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22.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.45 km

6.39 km

4.44 km

2.48 km

1.26 km

653 m

168 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

4.48 km

4.39 km

1.45 km

435 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 9 July

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Hertford Castle – View of Amwell Nature Reserve loop from Hertford North

Hertford Castle

Rail Trail

River Lee Navigation at Rye Meads

Stanstead Lock

View of Amwell Nature Reserve

Hardmead Lock

Wide Wooden Staircase by the Canal

Ware Coffee

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