
Walk the River Beane by Train
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The River Beane is a Hertfordshire chalk stream that rises north-east of Stevenage and joins the Lea at Hartham Common in Hertford. Watton-at-Stone, Hertford North, Hertford East and Ware stations give train access to the riverside path.
There are 4 stations within reach of the River Beane: within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The River Beane runs about 5 miles in our route data. The stations below are in order along it.
River Beane train stations
- Hertford North0.1 mi (about 0.1 mi on foot) · closest
- Hertford East0.3 mi (about 0.3 mi on foot)
- Watton-at-Stone1.4 mi (about 1.5 to 2 mi on foot)
- Ware1.9 mi (about 2.5 mi on foot)
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
Station-to-station walks
Walk the riverside path from one station and catch the train back from another. Each station is shown with its nearest walk in each direction along the River Beane, from 4 to 20 miles. Miles include the walk to and from each station.
| From | To | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watton-at-Stone | Hertford North | 6 mi | about 2 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
River routes and riverside paths © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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