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Harpenden & Wheathampstead loop via Lea Valley Walk

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Harpenden & Wheathampstead loop via Lea Valley Walk

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Harpenden & Wheathampstead loop via Lea Valley Walk

02:14

8.50km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 9, 2024

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Parking

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111 m

Batford Springs Stepping Stones and Waterfall

Highlight • River

Batford Springs is a nature reserve with fresh springs that are the source for a network of chalk-lined streams and ponds. The River Lea flows through the reserve, which also has open grassland and a small wooded area to explore.

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1.30 km

Batford Springs Nature Reserve and Lower Luton Road Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Lea Valley Walk follows the route along the Lea Navigation Towpath between Luton and Limehouse in East London. This particular stretch flows out of Harpenden and past the Aldwickbury Park Golf Course through a medley of vibrant green trees.

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5.48 km

Wheathampstead Fields

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stroll along this single track through the beautiful fields just outside Wheathampstead. This is particularly beautiful in the spring and summer months when the farmers fields are filled with crops.

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8.50 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.11 km

3.05 km

1.01 km

807 m

525 m

Surfaces

2.79 km

2.33 km

1.73 km

943 m

519 m

186 m

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

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Harpenden & Wheathampstead loop via Lea Valley Walk

Batford Springs Stepping Stones and Waterfall

Batford Springs Nature Reserve and Lower Luton Road Cycleway

Wheathampstead Fields

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