It also has many places to park and great views along the way. Take the footpath to your right, then after 200 yards, take the steps to your left. Go north towards Ivinghoe Beacon and Gallows Hill to the east. This is a perfect walk for anyone who wants a short route that won't take them hours near to Waterford. Continue alongside the north side of the M25 for a short distance until you see a bridleway sign on your left (Ridge bridleway 41). A lovely walk in the Autumn sunshine . This eight-and-a-half mile walk involves some gentle hill climbing, but offers fantastic views on a winters day. Along the way there are a number of wooden sculptures to spot, including a family of wild boar and a stag. Customize After a nice walk around the park, you might be able to stop off for some drinks at one of the UK's oldest pubs Ye Olde Fighting Cocks. Ignore the footpath that crosses your way and continue heading to a way marker in the corner of the field. You will reach another T-junction where you should turn left and head north-west looking out for a market post with yellow and black arrows. Shortly after you will see the path next to the river again where you should turn right with the river to your left. Walk north through picturesque fields and woodland, this will take you past Lamer House and then up towards Harepark Spring and into Ayot St Lawrence. Pass Galley Hill which is full of ancient excavated graves. The trail goes past the stunning, historic Caldecote Manor before leading you towards the third village of Hinxworth. Eventually, you will see a water tower in the distance where you can turn left and follow a path with the hedge on your left and field on your right. After the hills, you'll pass Tingley Wood and pick up the same trails to return you back to the town centre. Taking the path through the nature reserve, follow the river, until it turns sharply to the left as you approach the railway viaduct. Walk grading - Learn how each walk is assessed and select a walk to suit your ability and experience by going to Walk Grading Details. Tring Park, located ten minutes from the town's natural history museum, is a designated Site of Scientific Interest, protected by the Woodland Trust. The paths are all well marked so you won't get lost as you loop across heaths, woods and fields. Author - Barry Mackie. Here you can either continue walking to loop back round or go back the way you came. This beautiful ride goes through open fields, woods lanes and villages. This abandoned railway line between Rickmansworth and Watford is just over three miles long and opened back in 1862 before closing in 1951. After this, bear right and then take the first lane on the right, before taking the footpath to the left. We will be starting from the southern car park near to the southern lake. The path runs for three miles and starts at the White Bridge in Welwyn Garden City behind the library and Campus West. All walks on Hertfordshire Walker are free to download and enjoy on any device. Follow the road uphill until you come across the disused railway station called Wheathampstead station platform. At the open field turn right, follow the path (North Mymms footpath eight) round to the right with the field on your left and the hedgerow on the right. There is a free car park off Vicarage Lane where you can start the walk. Take this path which will lead you back to the car park alongside Vicarage Lane. It takes us along parts of The Ridgeway National Trail and out to the famous viewpoint at Ivinghoe Beacon. Go to GPS File. Grade 2 45 minutes, about 2. When you reach Station Road turn right and head back to Brookmans Park. There are lovely views throughout and the chance to see plenty of wildlife. Take this path for a short distance but when it starts to cross the field ahead, you keep left keeping the field on your right and the hedgerow on your left. Cross the B1037 here and follow the footpath opposite south, up a slight hill and then to the right side of the field. You will then come to a fork in the path where you can either turn left into King Street to the Kings Arms Pub, or right along Park Road. You'll then go back under the A1(M) through a tunnel into the Mardley Heath Nature Reserve. Follow the path left so you are then walking the perimeter of the Training College campus and past Hanstead House. Waterford Heath near Hertford. It will take you to a gate that you should go through and continue north-west until you reach a path on your right. It is not, however, an easy walk, lasting about two hours at more than seven miles, with periods of uphill ascent. Turn left on the path alongside Swanland Road until you reach the junction with Warrengate Road on your left. Dogs are also welcome on this route. 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 visit gallery of 9 images. The book features all the practical detail you need, including: fascinating background reading on the history and wildlife of the area, The Three Burys walk starts and finishes at the Verulamium Museum in St Albans. In 100 yards, you will see the entrance to the East lane car park on your right. When you reach the former golf course club house gates, take the path that runs to the right of the fence. Go through the gate and head uphill. In short this is a very pleasing countryside path generally well maintained. There is a free car park off Vicarage Lane where you can start the walk. Once at the bottom of the wood, go through the gate to West Leith and another former Estate farm. Walks along the River Beane provide some of the best countryside scenes around. Go through a gate, turn right, cross a small footbridge and then turn left heading east with the hedge on your left and the field on your right until you reach a gate. 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. The views over the Beacon area are reminiscent of South Downs Way. Lovely green walk with horses, cows and alpacas around When you reach a metal gate on the left go through and head south until you reach another gate to your right, through to Riverside Lake and the Oak Trail. Explore the most popular walking trails in Hertfordshire with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you. Turn right on this lane and look out for a footpath to your left before a bend in the road. Next, travel down Beesonend Lane where the trail takes you back towards St Albans at Redbournbury Mill, next to the River Ver. This is a pleasant countryside loop that takes in a varied of sights and terrains as you make your way round, from bluebells hugging trees in covered woodland to open fields and more. Slopes: 1 steep between points 2 and 4 on the map, 1 between 2 and 3. Go through and head west down towards the river. The route follows a mixture of field, woodland and riverside paths some of which can be quite soft underfoot after wet weather. The Lilley Arms can be found along West Street. Finally, head west where you will be taken back to Wheathampstead. Walking. This walk is over eight miles and is perfect if you are in need of some relaxation. This gentle three-mile stroll around Brick Kiln Wood offers the chance to visit swallow holes - rare sinkholes where rivers or streams disappear underground. Head east looking out for a pebble beach on your left where you can paddle in the water of the River Mimram. A must is the climb up the 172 steps to the top of the Bridgewater Monument. Hertfordshire is filled with old abandoned railway lines and the Ebury Way is one of them. You eventually come to The Woodman Inn. Take the footbridge to the right of the river and head up the hill towards the woods. Follow until you reach a wooden post, where you take the new path bringing you down to a footbridge over a small brook. Then you head in the direction of the town centre and take the footpath along the river, just before the Riverside Bridge. The trail will lead you through Hertford Heath nature reserve until you reach the B1197, London Road. Follow the road north from the Greyhound before turning left up through the woods and along the steep walk to the Bridgewater monument. The line between Rickmansworth and Watford is just over three miles long and opened back in 1862 before closing in 1951. Follow the signposts with the green arrow and white admiral butterfly. Download PDF This is North Mymms footpath six which takes you north-west across a field (often grazed by sheep), to St Mary's Church Road in the distance. Here you have a good view over to Osprey Lake to the south. The path soon opens out with fields on your right. The bridleway should ease to the right to Wood Lane and pass the woods on your left and head east. After your walk why not try The Six Bells if it's open? The area is surrounded with countryside with stunning scenery and peaceful sounds. Continue north, and the trail takes a Roman road past many fields. This route is a breezy three miles, giving you a chance to see most of the best sites the park has to offer. Then head back along Wardswood Lane back to the village of Lilley. Start in Brookmans Park village centre. Turn left here and walk east across the field under the railway, through a gate and then up through the woodland. Here you turn left and then immediately right taking the path to the right of the cottage (Ridge restricted byway 11). This ride has several boards with the Heritage trail marked clearly on in the village. Head northwest and you will find yourself walking through farmland and woodland before arriving in Flaunden. After this follow the footpath sign diagonally left across the open fields and walk towards the woods in front of you. Continue north-east along a path cut through the crops until a quiet lane. On this great pub walk you can choose between the long route of five miles, or the short route of two miles. When you reach a metal gate, go through and continue along the path until you reach an underpass on the right. The walks cover most of the attractive countryside of the County including the Ashridge Estate near Tring and the areas that lie within the boundaries of the Chilterns AONB. Ignore the first footpath on your left and keep heading west until the path swings to the left. From the car park, cross the wooden bridge over the River Lea towards the restaurant and then turn right onto the path between the river and lake. It is the perfect way to relax, surrounded by the great outdoors. Stiles: 9. The path will cross a field and a disused railway and head up the bank, through a metal kissing gate before reaching Codicote road. Take the second footpath on your right and continue walking till you reach the A1000, where you turn right until reaching Swanley Bar Lane. This is Ridge bridleway 13. When you see the old water tower, go through the metal gate and take the left fork. On this walk you can take in the stunning views of The Ver Valley. Walk through the village and into the woods, heading towards Latimer. Steps: 0. Park in Wadesmill vilage centre and cross the river Rib on to Church Lane, before walking under the A10. Along the route, you'll see beautiful sites of the River Colne, River Chess and River Gade as well as the Grand Union Canal. If you keep walking, the river eventually meets the River Lee Navigation with a large lake on the left. The estate is open from dawn to dusk and will be bursting with bluebells between the trees. Broxbourne National Nature Reserve; 14. Lastly, head east back towards Church End and Sarratt to finish off your trail. The Lea Valley Walk takes you on a route along the Lee Navigation towpath, from Waltham Abbey to the Thames at Limehouse Basin. A lovely walk around the countryside, featuring a medieval church en route that is well worth exploring. It is navigated by canal boaters and bursting with wildlife so it is great if . Follow the pathway down, then take the first turning on your left. Next, head south past stunning woodland until reaching the River Lea, once again. Once through another metal gate then through the first wooden gate on your left, continue on. The route takes you past two beautiful lakes, which are stunning in winter time, as you go through the park. The light blue shaded area on the map is the Hertfordshire boundary. Then turn immediately left into the Millennium Wood. This features a lovely pub around two-thirds of the way famous for its real ales where you may be able to get a tipple at The Strathmore Arms. When you reach the river, bear left towards the forge. Continue through the middle path, heading towards distant woodland and head straight at the next fork, with the path taking you through a quarry. Starting on East Street, in the village of Lilley (located just outside of Hitchin) this walk allows you to take in the hills bursting with natural beauty. 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. Turn right at this footpath T-junction and continue east. Follow the road down to a right turning into Duckmore Lane and go under the A41 bridge. Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty the Ashridge Estate is made up of cascading countryside, lush meadowland and historical woodland. County/Area - Hertfordshire. Cross Church Street and take the track that heads north-east behind a block of flats. Follow until a T-junction, take a right-hand turn and follow the yellow arrows. Take extra care on the road walking sections of this route. If wet, the path through the reserve can be difficult to get through, so there is another main path around the lake which you can take instead if need be, just ignore the next step if this is the case. The final stretch back to Wheathampstead takes you through stunning fields that run parallel to the river, so you can enjoy both. Head west crossing the railway bridge and follow Station Road round as it heads north. Pass this and head out onto the lane beyond. Continue following and you will see a footpath going off to your left (Ridge footpath 12) which you could take and cut across the field, but this can be muddy, so you can also stay on the bridleway instead. 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. Take the footpath on your right immediately before The Woodman Inn (North Mymms footpath seven), to visit the swallow holes. Look for a waymarked path across the field to your right, up the hill towards a group of trees. There are some excellent and attractive points of interest. You'll find a friendly atmosphere, good local ales, carefully chosen wines and delicious meals. This seven-and-a-half mile route is a perfect for stretching your legs. As you leave the town centre, the riverside route becomes very rural, creating a picturesque landscape that you can admire and enjoy. Accessible Walks with Spectacular Views & Fascinating History Whether you are wandering our forested ridges, remote valleys or wild hills, you'll encounter a host of delights: wild ponies here, a ruined castle or Iron Age hillfort there; pretty orchards and ancient monuments. Follow the blue sign posts until a left-hand fork leading to a clearing. Panshanger Park, near Hertford, features a picnic area and free car park, making it the ideal spot to visit on the weekend. Take that path and head north-east following the green butterfly signs with the purple ring. 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. Cross over the footbridge over the River Ash and take the path that will take you south-east until you reach a bridge under the road with gates marked as Lee Valley Park. Hertfordshire. As you keep going, you'll pass different habitats like open moorlands, woods, wetlands and plenty of rivers. Its very peaceful through the well maintained forest areas and the village of Aldbury is delightful. Return along Grims Ditch and back around to the pub. Crossing this and turning right you will climb slightly and reach a gate. As you keep walking, you will eventually come across a wooden structure that looks like a gateway which leads to an area with timber sculptures that children can enjoy. At the house, turn right and follow this path uphill to the point where the Ridgeway Path comes in from the left. 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. A circular pub walk from The Cock Inn in Sarratt. Cross the open heath and eventually you will come back to the car park where you started. Make sure to ignore any paths on your way that lead back to Ware. When you come to a fork, take the right turn and head north through Blakemore Wood. At the north-west end of South Heath, you will see a footpath to your left which leads to some wooden steps. Routes pass many historic buildings including churches, country houses and wartime establishments. Otherwise, take the footpath and head in an easterly direction. Turn left on the path and follow it as it heads south alongside the river. The most popular and difficult walking trail in Hertfordshire is, Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Alford Arms and the Chiltern Hills Circular, The Wagoneers, Brocket Hall and Lea Valley Circular Walk, Stansted Mountficchet, Little Easton and Thaxted Circular. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. 38 breathtaking Hertfordshire walks - many with a pub stop off There are plenty of stunning walks in our county that will while away a perfect afternoon News By Katie Healy Joe Davies. Take in the variety of plant and animal life of Baldwins Wood before you come to Latimer. Cross the bridge and follow round to the right where it joins the B197 London Road on Mardley Hill. Climb the steps and follow the path through the woodland. Here you turn right on North Mymms bridleway 90 and head south-west keeping the woodland on your right and the field on your left. At the T-junction. turn right and walk along Park Road. It passes through a nature reserve at the end of the walk, which is great for spotting wildlife and soaking up the views. There are two different car parks for Stanborough Park, either of which you can start from due to the route being a loop. one of the UK's oldest pubs Ye Olde Fighting Cocks. Head to the north-west corner and follow the path through the woods and to the open heathland which is known as the North Heath. The natural world around us provides many opportunities for encounters with local animals and plants and this trail allows us to do just that. Continue east down the river and onto Bridleway nine, until you reach Cold Christmas Lane. You can then follow a trail just north of Ayot St. Peter at the former station that carries on to Wheathampstead. Head under the underpass and take the first path on your left, up a slope and through an iron gate. Go down this path, through the hedgerow and woodland, cross a bridge over the stream, and emerge in the open field. This is a fantastic circular walk with a mix of terrain and things to see. Continue through the woods, heading over various crossings and an old brick bridge, taking in the sights on your way. You'll soon be blessed with views of Tring and the countryside. This 7.5 mile trek leads you around the area that Shaw used to walk and even stops off at his home, Shaws Corner. Walk along the lane until you reach the River Beane, where you can take the Hertfordshire Way north until you reach a wooden gate taking you onto parkland. The Coach and Horses in Bishops Stortford, Weathampstead to Shaws Croner, Welwyn Garden City, Verulamium Park and the River Ver, St Albans. The footpath should head north-west along through the crops. This Hertfordshire walk starts from the free car park next to the public toilets along the B651 (grid Ref TL169104). The walks cover most of the attractive countryside of the County including the Ashridge Estate near Tring and the areas that lie within the boundaries of the Chilterns AONB. The route includes several long #5 - Latimer and Sarratt Church End Circular. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The route is fairly flat and doesn't tend to get too affected by bad weather so is a great option on more rainy weekends. When you see the marker, turn left and follow the path as it bends round the right towards South Heath. Travel to the 1,000 acre site of Panshanger Park, located between Welwyn Garden City and Hertford. The walk ends in Watford as you come out onto Riverside Road. Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, Watford and St Albans are the main towns with walks to suit all abilities within easy reach. You will walk past stunning woodland and may come across a range of wildlife if . At the end of your walk you may be able to pop into The Coach & Horses for an afternoon drink. The Alford Arms has a wonderful philosophy of children, dogs and muddy boots welcome. From the car park return to the main road and turn left. The tributary of River Lea runs through Hoddesdon and was named after its flat terraces, which were known as lynch in Old English. Broxbourne woods and sculpture trail. Go through this gate and continue through Brick Kiln Wood with the brook running to your left and the wood on the right. The views are fantastic, although do note it is rather exposed, so if it's a windy day leave the hat at home, if it's sunny, then bring it along. Check out this 3.6-mile loop trail near Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. As you keep going, you'll pass different habitats like open moor lands, woods, wetlands and plenty of rivers. At Roestock Lane you can stop at the Chalkdrawers Arms, before taking a path north west in the direction of the Smallford Trail. This charming walking route takes you through a trio of villages, providing mesmerising views over the beautiful countryside Starting in Ashwell, passing through Caldecote, and ending with Hinxworth. Start details. 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. Continue heading south until you reach Vicarage Lane. A path has been cut to the west of Whitwell Road that avoids having to walk along the road. Copyright 1997 - 2023 Walking Britain.All rights reserved. It can be a bit awkward walking across the golf course if people are playing, but I guess that's why God invented scampering. Follow it and eventually you will find the River Ash flowing across a concrete track. At the end of the track turn right, passing a scrap-yard and take the Hinnings Lane leading to Normans Lane path. Four easy-to-follow hand-crafted circular walks, routes & maps in Hertfordshire of all grades in Walk Grade Order Walk ht101 Wood End and Cromer Windmill from Walkern Esy country walking Vital Statistics: Route Summary: Walkern - Wood End - Roman Road - Hare Street - Cromer Windmill - Cromer - Walkern. You will be taken past Newnham Hill heading towards the second village on the trail, Caldecote. Walk ahead to Branch Road, then turn right to Watling Street. Route Map. Starting on Park Street, take the footpath signposted Tring Park which leads to a footbridge over the A41. Here you will start the second half of the walk round the northern lake. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Here are the 15 best walks in Hertfordshire. Enjoy winding through the woodlands and farm fields but take care on the #9 - The Wagoneers, Brocket Hall and Lea Valley Circular Walk. Hertfordshire is home to beautiful routes four hikes and also to the glorious St Albans Cathedral. The walk starts in Hitchin town centre and picks up the Hitchin Outer Orbital Path. This is North Mymms footpath eight. 2) River Short Walk. It's one of the best day hikes from London. Then cross the road junction and turn right down the track by the white house. The only area of downland that remains is on Telegraph Hill. There are a few steady gradients within the route along with several kissing gates, but there are no stiles on route.