Two Lakes and a River

Royston Group

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Overview

We will walk to Latchford via The Lordship and Latchford fishing lake. At Latchford we walk down the River Rib for a short distance before turning East to commence our return to Standon. The return route takes us past our second lake at Standon Lodge Farm.

Thursday, 17 July 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: 88.4m / 290ft
Type:: circular

A walk across rolling countryside with no major hills. The route includes a number of field crossings which could be muddy if there has been recent rain. There is a short section of narrow road where care will need to be taken.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 39618 22271
Nearest postcode:: SG11 1LB
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Park in Standon High Street, and meet outside the Church

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