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River Lea Navigation at Ware – Side Wood Trail loop from Ware

River Lea Navigation at Ware – Side Wood Trail loop from Ware

Moderate

4.5

(2)

riders

River Lea Navigation at Ware – Side Wood Trail loop from Ware

01:59

32.2km

230m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: June 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.59 km for 211 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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696 m

River Lea Navigation at Ware

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice path along the river!

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1.72 km

Hardmead Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

The lock has a reputation as being difficult to negotiate.

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8.11 km

Little Stream

Highlight • Natural

16.9 km

Side Wood Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Beautiful bluebells in spring!

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19.0 km

River Ash Ford at Hadham Cross

Highlight • Bridge

River, sheep and ducklings. Great place for a break, seems popular with cyclists and walkers.

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19.0 km

Ford and Wooden Bridge at Green Lane

Highlight • River

... but beware, it can be slippery!

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19.4 km

Fast downhill eastbound

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Brilliant freewheel eastbound. A bit of a slog uphill westbound, building to the worst part, up and over the former railway line.

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23.8 km

Steere Wood

Forest

31.1 km

Ware Weir on the River Lea

Highlight • Bridge

32.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

7.21 km

4.64 km

1.52 km

1.28 km

258 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

7.85 km

3.65 km

1.63 km

402 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

36°C

21°C

0 %

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River Lea Navigation at Ware – Side Wood Trail loop from Ware

River Lea Navigation at Ware

Hardmead Lock

Little Stream

Side Wood Trail

River Ash Ford at Hadham Cross

Ford and Wooden Bridge at Green Lane

Fast downhill eastbound

Ware Weir on the River Lea

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