
Amwell Nature Reserve
Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire
- 1hr 20m / 2km
- 68
Walk from Stanstead Abbotts along the towpath to the nature reserve, for bird spotting and tranquility π¦

Step 1: Up the stairs at Rye House station and turn right, as the sign says ππΌββοΈ. These steps are the only inaccessible part of the walk for wheels

Step 2: Cross the bridge over the River Lea navigation channel (carefully as there is no pavement) and take a quick detour to explore Rye House

Step 3: The remaining part of the house was part of a fortification built in 1443 by a Danish Lord.

Step 4: Follow this rather drab stretch towards the reserve - if you come in late summer you can feast on blackberries as you walk π

Step 5: Made it! Youβre greeted with pollination heaven. Loads of π and π¦ when we visited

Step 6: Head into the visitor centre and join the path on the other side. Grab a map if you need it and the padlock passcode if you have wheels

Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire
Walk from Stanstead Abbotts along the towpath to the nature reserve, for bird spotting and tranquility π¦

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