Keep following with the wooded area on the right in a south-west direction and make sure to avoid the path that will take you north. The next highest ascent for walking trails is Stansted Mountficchet, Little Easton and Thaxted Circular with 3,198 ft of elevation gain. Which walking trail has the most elevation gain in Hertfordshire? Take this path which will lead you back to the car park alongside Vicarage Lane. turn right and walk along Park Road. The tributary of River Lea runs through Hoddesdon and was named after its flat terraces, which were known as lynch in Old English. Begin at a lay-by off Lamer Lane, where you can enter Gustard Wood easily, joining the path inside heading southward until you reach Lamer Lane again. When you reach the river, bear left towards the forge. 2) River Short Walk. Here you can turn left to see the Drop Lane pumping station. The Hoarwithy circular route map shows these features and the terrain. The line between Rickmansworth and Watford is just over three miles long and opened back in 1862 before closing in 1951. At the river, turn right and just before the bridge turn right again onto the riverside footpath. At Roestock Lane you can stop at the Chalkdrawers Arms, before taking a path north west in the direction of the Smallford Trail. You will then travel north past the pretty Batch Wood and up through Childwick Green before heading west at Bamville Wood. Hertfordshire is filled with old abandoned railway lines and the Ebury Way is one of them. You'll now be heading west and will cross back over the Meridian again at the grid reference TL379137. Start in the North Mymms Parish Council car park, where you can use the southern exit to head straight on to the trail heading south. The Chess Valley Walk is a beautiful route passing through the Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire countryside. Narrow Bridges: 2, 1 between 2 and 3 on the map and 1 between 2 and 4. Walks that start in adjacent counties or areas but cross the boundary and include sections of the route within Hertfordshire. Head through Youngbury estate before reaching the A10 again, and you will return to Wadesmill. Approximate time 70-90 minutes. Take extra care on the road walking sections of this route. If you cross the road you will see the College Arms on your right. During this walk you can enjoy the eclectic terrains that Hertfordshire has to offer. Follow the path along the river and underneath a railway bridge. Park in Wadesmill vilage centre and cross the river Rib on to Church Lane, before walking under the A10. Turn left onto this lane and head north looking for a footpath on your right. Walk grading - Learn how each walk is assessed and select a walk to suit your ability and experience by going to Walk Grading Details. After admiring the view you can turn right onto Bibbs Hall Lane again and then after 100 yards take the bridleway on the left hand side on the bend. Copyright 1997 - 2023 Walking Britain.All rights reserved. It is navigated by canal boaters and bursting with wildlife so it is great if . When you reach Warrengate Road turn right and walk north to the village of Water End. You should be then following a bridleway to Drop Lane. Keep following the path until you reach a gate leading to a path on your left with a signpost that has the black Herts and Middlesex Trust arrow. Follow a path down from the house, keeping the woods on your left and then follow the hedgerow until you return to Chapmore End. This trail is estimated to be 38.4 mi long. After the hills, you'll pass Tingley Wood and pick up the same trails to return you back to the town centre. The route follows a mixture of field, woodland and riverside paths some of which can be quite soft underfoot after wet weather. It was a little muddy in places, so I'd recommend walking boots We have no connection with a paid-for subscription app that launched in 2022 and started charging for walks. Keep following the path until you reach a gate leading to a path to your left with a signpost that has the black Herts and Middlesex Trust arrow. A lovely, relaxing walk through some beautiful countryside, including a beautiful golf course, along by the stream and down an old disused train track. It is not, however, an easy walk, lasting about two hours at more than seven miles, with periods of uphill ascent. Here you will find Shaws Corner, which is now owned by the National Trust and open for visitors to explore. As stated, the route is very well-signposted, and requires little description as a result. Here you turn left again, walking past The Cross Keys pub, where you might be able to stop for a drink, heading back into Gustard Wood, where you follow the path back to where you started. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The walking route takes in the surrounding rolling hills of the Chilterns, with ancient lanes, pastures, woodlands and water meadows. Climb the steps and follow the path through the woodland. Eventually, you will reach the Seacombe Road car park which has several paths heading to the left. Pass this and head out onto the lane beyond. Other walks in Britain - For a list of all the areas where walks are available go to the Main Walk Index. Take this and head south-east and then east. Take in the variety of plant and animal life of Baldwins Wood before you come to Latimer. Make sure to ignore any paths on your way that lead back to Ware. The Boot in Sarratt is the perfect post-walk pub where you might be able to enjoy a great meal and something to drink. Then turn immediately left into the Millennium Wood. You will be taken past Newnham Hill heading towards the second village on the trail, Caldecote. Routes pass many historic buildings including churches, country houses and wartime establishments. Long distance footpaths in the county include the Ridgeway, Icknield Way, Harcamlow Way, Hertfordshire Way and the Grand Union Canal Walk. Continue heading south until you reach Vicarage Lane. Waterford Heath near Hertford. Cross the open ground and eventually you will emerge onto Barley Croft. Author - Barry Mackie. Walking. Please ask permission to use site content and images. The Cole Green Way, Hertford to Welwyn Garden City Much of the Cole Green Way is an all-weather track, which also means its more accessible than many countryside walks This old railway line joins. Loved it. If you continue, you will find The Robin Hood and Little John Pub, so definitely stop in if you need some refreshments. The pathway leading to the river can be accessed on Essex Road, in Hoddesdon, right before the entrance for the Lee Valley caravan park. Here it is possible to see cowslip and spotted orchid, which you will love if you are nature fanatic. Distance. Follow until you reach a T-junction and then turn right. Follow this moderately difficult circular route through Dunstable Downs, discovering diverse wildlife, ancient tracks and burial mounds. Crossing this and turning right you will climb slightly and reach a gate. The footpath should head north-west along through the crops. Turn left here, cross the footbridge over the River Ver into Frogmore and Park Street pits. Here you will see an oak carving of George Bernard Shaw who used to use the station to get to London. This route in Ware offers you the chance to stand with one foot either side of the Meridian Line, without having to spend hours queuing in London to do so. Here you turn left, cross a bridge, and then turn right heading north-east. There is a nice mix of woodlands and open terrain to explore. Next, head south past stunning woodland until reaching the River Lea, once again. The Cricketers overlooks the green in the village of Sarratt and is a great place to sit with a pint on a sunny day, watching the world roll by. At the end of your walk you may be able to pop into The Coach & Horses for an afternoon drink. This is North Mymms bridleway 82, which crosses the A1(M). Upon arrival back in the village, you may be able to stop off at The Swan pub on the High Street to refresh you after your walk. Try our flagship long-distance route the Herefordshire Trai l which circuits the county over 154-miles or try the atmospheric Twin Valley Ley Line Trail which climbs . Suitable for all skill levels. Activities. The two-mile walk is incredibly pretty and a great way to spend an hour or so of your afternoon. About 50 Walks in Hertfordshire. Cross the footbridge over Mymmshall Brook (see if you can spot a kingfisher), then continue east and follow the path through Brick Kiln Wood. If the route is not clear (or muddy) return to Bradmore Lane and continue heading downhill until just after the second bend when you will see a footpath sign on your right. Cross the bridge and follow round to the right where it joins the B197 London Road on Mardley Hill. Length - 6.0 miles / 9.8 km Ascent - 300 feet / 91 metres. Starting at Stapleford's St Mary's Church, near to Hertford, follow the path south along the river that veers to the right leading towards the High Street. It's around two miles long through a nature reserve and along a chalk-bed river. Continue north-east along a path cut through the crops until a quiet lane. A lovely walk around the countryside, featuring a medieval church en route that is well worth exploring. The trail is full of lush meadows and a variety of wildlife that will definitely create an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. Top walks in Hertfordshire Top walks in Essex. Head straight for the gate of Lamer Park Farm and take the footpath to the right. Will definitely be making it a regular walk! Once you have finished your trek and have built an appetite The Plough at Cadsden is the perfect place for a pit stop so you can carve your hunger. Soon you will come across the air vent where you can listen to the trains underneath nearby. The light blue shaded area on the map is the Hertfordshire boundary. Whether you're after a short walk or a seven-mile long trek, our county has a ramble to suit everyone's needs. Panshanger Park, near Hertford, features a picnic area and free car park, making it the ideal spot to visit on the weekend. Continue as it bends left and heads south to follow the edge of Evergreen Wood. Here you can walk over the River Lea and gaze across its magnificent valley. Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, Watford and St Albans are the main towns with walks to suit all abilities within easy reach. Lots of great views to be had, so much to take in and feel grateful for! Follow the blue sign posts until a left-hand fork leading to a clearing. Follow Walking Britain for the latest news. You begin by Hatfield train station and end at Brookmans Park station, so it is a great route if you want to leave the car at home. Finish your day off at The Cross Keys pub where you can enjoy a cold drink surrounded by secluded woods. Take this path and soon you will reach a raised wooden bridge that leads out onto open parkland where you can veer left to return to the path by the lake. One particular route along the river starts at Moor Mill in St Albans. Once through the churchyard turn left and look out for a footpath on the right. Walk through the village and into the woods, heading towards Latimer. Here you will follow the river south with the caravan park on your left. Go through the gate and head uphill. Here you turn left and then immediately right taking the path to the right of the cottage (Ridge restricted byway 11). Finish your walk at the Greyhound inn, Aldbury for a well-earned refreshment. There will be steps to your right which you should walk up and onto the concrete drive to reach Hollycross Road. Continue onto King Charles' Ride, which is an avenue of lime trees for more than a mile. Follow the road uphill until you come across the disused railway station called Wheathampstead station platform. Then turn left and walk through the village until you reach the B1037. 4h 58m Circular route around Hitchin that visits Oughtonhead Common, the River Oughton, and the River Hiz. Berkhamsted; The hilly route covers around 8.5 miles (14 kilometers). Follow until a T-junction, take a right-hand turn and follow the yellow arrows. The following route only takes around an hour to walk and is only around three miles long. Cross Church Street and take the track that heads north-east behind a block of flats. Narrow bridges: 1. There are lovely views throughout and the chance to see plenty of wildlife. Rural serenity and fresh air make Herefordshire a dream destination for hikers - along with welcoming accommodation . Follow it and eventually you will find the River Ash flowing across a concrete track. Walking Miles: 6.5 (km: 10.4) Get in touch Ayot St Lawrence, near Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 9BX 01438821968 shawscorner@nationaltrust.org.uk Our partners Go through the gate and head west down towards the river. Top 19 best walks and hikes in Hertfordshire Map data OpenStreetMap contributors 1 Rickmansworth Aquadrome, the Colne Valley & the Grand Union Canal loop from Rickmansworth Intermediate 03:49 14.5 km 3.8 km/h 120 m 120 m Intermediate Hiking Tour. Ignore the first footpath on your left and keep heading west until the path swings to the left. Herefordshire circular walks - maps and details Breinton circular walk Distance 5.5 miles / 8.9 km Walk information Stiles: 0 Gates: 16 (9 kissing gate) Steps: 3, though they can be avoided. Follow round over the swallow holes climbing through the woods at the other side to reach an open field. The walk ends in Watford as you come out onto Riverside Road. Oughtonhead Common is a lovely area to walk in near Hitchin if you are into wildlife and water features. There are plenty of stunning walks in our county that will while away a perfect afternoon, Sign up to our daily email newsletter for all the latest news from across the country as well as breaking news delivered direct to your inbox. This ride has several boards with the Heritage trail marked clearly on in the village. Cross the bridge and follow the path, now North Mymms footpath 30, and head south-west until you emerge in a field. Turn left at the road and this will take you back to the starting point. Turn left and cross the M25 via the footbridge on the south side walk ahead through a kissing gate, then right and left through another area of infill to Smug Oak Lane. Turn left on the path alongside Swanland Road until you reach the junction with Warrengate Road on your left. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 24 min to complete. Enter the trail from either the east or west car parks, and follow the signs around in an anti-clockwise direction for the easiest elevation. Heronsgate 2 miles - a peaceful country walk away from roads, through farmland and woods. Turn left and, staying in the reserve, walk east along a permissive path that runs to the left of the hedgerow. The walk starts in Hitchin town centre and picks up the Hitchin Outer Orbital Path. At the bottom of some wooden steps, you will see a T-junction where you should turn left past an information board and towards the River Beane. This is a much shorter walk than the Hadleywood to Brookmans Park route, at just two miles in length. The path on the right is known as the 'holloway' which was used for centuries by farmers driving herds of cattles. From Hadley Wood station, take the cycle track to the right and head north to Waggon Road, where you head right until you reach a footpath on your left. The Alford Arms has a wonderful philosophy of children, dogs and muddy boots welcome. Turn left on Bradmore Lane and follow the lane back to Brookmans Park. It is the perfect way to relax, surrounded by the great outdoors. When the path forks, take the right-hand path keeping close to the river bank. After this, stay on the Ridgeway Path to the end of the wood then turn left onto the road. The five-and-a-half mile route begins and ends in Wadesmill, where you might be able to enjoy a well-deserved pint. Carry on until you reach a path on the left taking you through a field, which you continue on until reaching the hedge on the other side, where you turn right, following the path. Click image to see photo description. Follow east and it will join Heath Lane just before the railway bridge. Follow the pathway down, then take the first turning on your left. Starting on Park Street, take the footpath signposted Tring Park which leads to a footbridge over the A41. At the footpath junction take the left fork and head east down to the B651 and the car park at the start of the walk. Then turn right onto Station Road. Then head back along Wardswood Lane back to the village of Lilley. Turn left on the path and follow it as it heads south alongside the river. #4 - The Alford Arms and the Chiltern Hills Circular. Starting at the Greyhound Pub in Wigginton, you will need to locate the path heading northwest along the eastern boundary of Bulls Wood to the obelisk and the summerhouse. Walk through the woods until you arrive in Northaw, where you can stop for a drink in The Two Brewers, before heading north west-along Judge's Hill towards Well Road. A delightful walk through the Chess Valley. Aldbury 2.5 miles This first route is a lovely short, but hilly, walk from the pretty village of Aldbury, Hertfordshire. When you see the marker, turn left and follow the path as it bends around to the right towards South Heath. You will then reach a playing field where you will bear right keeping the pitch on your left. Follow the road down to a right turning into Duckmore Lane and go under the A41 bridge. This beautiful pub has a quirky feel and features open brick fireplaces; a cosy place to recharge with a few glasses of your favourite beverage and some great food. Sarratt Church End Circular is a great walk; starting at the cricketers at Sarratt Green. . The trail goes past the stunning, historic Caldecote Manor before leading you towards the third village of Hinxworth. Just before the woods you will see a path to the right which will lead you back across open fields to a weir on the river in a wooded area. Next, travel down Beesonend Lane where the trail takes you back towards St Albans at Redbournbury Mill, next to the River Ver. Based in the Gobions Estate, the route takes you through a woodland reserve and ornamental garden, featuring wild flowers, fungi and birdlife. Turn right and walk east keeping the hedge on your right and the field to the left. Turn right into Waterford Heath Community Nature Park, heading northwest until you reach some steps on your left taking you onto Bullsmill Lane. Take the right fork in the path and continue north-west to Tollgate Road, which you continue on until another right-hand fork takes you to Bullens Green Lane. Follow this, where you will come across a set of steps to Sheepcote Lane. Hertfordshire. You should take the path close to the road that heads north-west across South Heath following the marker posts with the black arrow. Read more: The best and worst places to live in Hertfordshire as ranked by property experts. Then cross the road junction and turn right down the track by the white house. If you love learning about the local history then this is the walk for you.
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