Best walks to or from Ware

Watton-at-[Stone Station](/train-stations/south-east-england/hertfordshire/watton-at-stone) to Ware Station

excellent views across the River Beane to Heath Mount. A varied route taking in the Woodhall estate and the valley of the River Beane and with a short section along the River Lea towpath in Ware.

Easy: 10km, moderate ascents.

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Ware Station to Harlow Town Station

An easy-to-navigate towpath walk following the Rivers Lea and Stort for the whole route, full of wildlife. The path can be narrow and uneven with steps and gets muddy after heavy rain. Follows the River Lea and River Stort navigations; abundant wildlife. Steps and narrow uneven parts.

14km. Flat terrain.

Some care is needed at the junction of the two rivers as signage is slightly confusing.

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Ware Station to Bishop's Stortford Station

A pleasant and interesting walk on undemanding local footways, with nothing too challenging underfoot, though gates can be limiting for some and wet periods may cause flooding and especially along the Ash Valley section.

20km. Moderate ascents.

Gates may limit access for some. Wet periods can result in flooding, especially along the Ash Valley section.

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Hertford East Station to Ware Station

the river walk and views are lovely. A longer, quieter riverside route along the calmer side of the River Lea and crossing the Beane and Rib before joining the Lea and the Lea Navigation. Lovely riverside walking with some stiles and narrow gates. Largely car-free and avoids National Cycle Network route 61, which runs along the south side of the river.

Easy: 5km, gentle ascents.

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Ware Station to Sawbridgeworth Station

A good, varied route along a short canal section then through open farmland with big skies, plus a nature reserve and patches of field crossings that can be muddy. Footpaths and bridleway are well signed, with no steep gradients and but stiles and steps make it inaccessible. Passes the Amwell Way / Amwell nature reserve, with grebes, grey wagtails and dozens of benches along the way. An alternative follows the River Lee and Stort towpaths or the Hertfordshire Way.

16km. Moderate ascents.

Some field crossings can be muddy, and one was unclear where a farmer had harvested turnips. The road between Mablets and Great Penny's Farm has been known to flood, with the verge submerged. Stiles and steps.

Lunch: Two pubs with food and drink at Hunsdon, about 40% of the way along.

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