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These are two short waterside walks beside the River Stort at Twyford, one of the prettiest stretches of riverside we've found in the county.

The first is a there-and-back walk of about 1.5 miles between two locks, with the quiet river on one side and the Rushy Mead Nature Reserve on the other. The second, about 2.5 miles, follows the canal-side path to the Thorley Wash Nature Reserve and loops around its main paths, a good place to look out for barn owls, before returning the same way.

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Twyford walk 01

River Stort Lock to Lock Walk

Walk distance
1½ miles
Time
30 mins
Route type
Circular

This section of riverside walking alongside the Stort is one of the prettiest we've come across on our adventures around the county!

We were going to make it a circular walk coming back along London Road, but quite frankly it's so nice, you'll want to walk it twice, so we made it a 'there-and-back' walk between the two locks.

As you walk you'll enjoy the tranquil waters of the River Stort on one side of you, and the sounds of wildlife from the Rushy Mead Nature Reserve on the other side.

River Stort Lock to Lock Walk 5.0 Ratings and reviews 1 rating

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Overall rating5.0

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly5.0 / 5
Path condition1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café1.0 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockNo livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMostly dry

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Twyford walk 02

Thorley Wash Nature Reserve Walk

Walk distance
2½ miles
Time
1 hour
Route type
Circular

If you want to visit the Thorley Wash Nature Reserve to try and spot a Barn Owl, then this route is a great option for you.

The walk takes you along the long canal-side path first before taking you on a loop around the main paths of the Nature Reserve.

After that, you'll retrace your steps back to the start along the canal-side path again.

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It's like sat-nav, but for footpaths.

Choose a walk and follow the pointer showing your live position on the route map, so you always know you're on the right path.

The app works without a phone signal, so you can keep following the route wherever the walk takes you.

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  • Works without a phone signal
  • Includes 400 Hertfordshire walks
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  • Available for iPhone and Android

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Expanded route map for River Stort Lock to Lock Walk, a 1.5 mile circular walk in Hertfordshire