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Fanhams Hall Gatehouse – Tea on the Lea loop from Sawbridgeworth

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Fanhams Hall Gatehouse – Tea on the Lea loop from Sawbridgeworth

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Fanhams Hall Gatehouse – Tea on the Lea loop from Sawbridgeworth

02:34

42.4km

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 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.2 km for 61 m

After 22.3 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.06 km

Ford and Wooden Bridge at Green Lane

Highlight • River

... but beware, it can be slippery!

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18.2 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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20.9 km

St. Mary's Church, Ware

Highlight • Historical Site

22.3 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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23.1 km

Easier Southbound Traverse

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

For my money, this is an easier ride southbound. It's not a stretch for the faint of heart though, as heading southbound, there's a couple of climbs after Watersplace Farm, …

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27.2 km

Freewheel Westbound

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

One of the easiest freewheels you'll ever do westbound. A gut-buster eastbound.

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33.0 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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33.5 km

Ash Valley, Much Hadham

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge over River Ash just before eastbound climb

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42.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.4 km

3.84 km

1.09 km

745 m

337 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.0 km

2.95 km

416 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 11 May

14°C

2°C

17 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Fanhams Hall Gatehouse – Tea on the Lea loop from Sawbridgeworth

Ford and Wooden Bridge at Green Lane

Fanhams Hall Gatehouse

St. Mary's Church, Ware

Tea on the Lea

Easier Southbound Traverse

Freewheel Westbound

St. Andrew's Church, Much Hadham

Ash Valley, Much Hadham

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