The New and Lea Rivers between Ware and Hertford

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Overview

From Van Hages garden centre in Ware we will walk through Great Amwell, over the railway to the nature reserve on the river Lea. We will follow the Lea to Hertford then cross the field to the nature reserve on the meads and join the New river back to Ware. We will return to Van Hages via Post Wood.

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:15 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Van Hague’s Garden Centre has refreshments facilities available for pre and post refreshments.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 36578 12520
Nearest postcode:: SG12 9RP
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Start time:: 10:00 am

We will meet at the entrance Van Hague’s Garden Centre. There are good bus links to Van Hague’s. https://www.traveline.info/

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