A Short Tour of Harlow’s Waterways

Walks, England, Essex, Harlow
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A Short Tour of Harlow’s Waterways

Mark Hall Ward, Essex

by harlowcouncil

  • 45 minutes / 2.7km
  • 5

Wander along the water in Harlow on this short, but sweet tour. Featuring the nature filled Nettleswell Pond and Toddbrook.

  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Public toilets
  • Public transport
  • History
  • Dog friendly

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  1. Welcome to this jaunt along Harlow’s waterways. We begin here at Nettleswell Pond.

    Step 1: Welcome to this jaunt along Harlow’s waterways. We begin here at Nettleswell Pond.

  2. Step 2: The closest public transport is the St Mark’s School bus stops on Tripton Road. From here walk towards Second Avenue, then turn right along a footpath until you reach Netteswell Pond.

  3. Cross right, heading over Toddbrook.

    Step 3: Cross right, heading over Toddbrook.

  4. Nettleswell Pond is on your left.

    Step 4: Nettleswell Pond is on your left.

  5. Follow the path round to the left.

    Step 5: Follow the path round to the left.

  6. Nettleswell Pond will be on the left. Those with wheelchairs are able to access the fishing piers here to get a closer look at wildlife.

    Step 6: Nettleswell Pond will be on the left. Those with wheelchairs are able to access the fishing piers here to get a closer look at wildlife.

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