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Boddy On The Towpath

Cycle Rides Along Britain's Canal Network

Tag: Essex

Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation

Objective: Cycle from Heybridge Basin to Springfield Basin, Chelmsford along the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation, then cycle back on tracks and roads via Woodham Walter and Maldon. Trip Type: solo cycle (circular ride) Distance: 27 miles (13.5 miles of canal) Time to complete: 3 hrs 45 min, 7.2 mph Nicholson Guide: Guide 1, pp 18-24 Costs: £5 parking at Heybridge… Read More Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation

24 February 2025 Frank Boddy

Broxbourne to Bishop’s Stortford

Objective: cycle from Broxbourne to Bishop’s Stortford along the River Stort Navigation, returning by train to Broxbourne. Trip Type: solo cycle Distance: 16.6 miles Time to complete: 2 hrs 20 mins 7.1 mph Nicholson Guide: Guide 1, pp 126-127, 134-137 Costs: free parking at Broxbourne. Train from Bishop’s Stortford to Broxbourne £8.60 (20 minutes, 4… Read More Broxbourne to Bishop’s Stortford

1 April 20221 January 2023 Frank Boddy

Lea Bridge to Hertford

Objective: train from Hertford east to Lea Bridge, cycle from Lea Bridge (London) to Hertford, along the River Lea/Lee navigation Trip Type: solo cycle Distance: 27 miles Time to complete: 3.25 hours cycling, 8.3 mph, plus train journey (about 50 minutes) Nicholson Guide: Guide 1, pp 121-131 Costs: free parking at Hertford, low cost London… Read More Lea Bridge to Hertford

8 March 202211 January 2023 Frank Boddy
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