There are some excellent and attractive points of interest. All walks are free to download and print and all routes have GPS files. Go through another metal gate, ignore the footpath on the left, and carry on ahead across the field. This emerges on a lane close to a lodge where you turn right to reach Whitwell Road. The final stretch back to Wheathampstead takes you through stunning fields that run parallel to the river, so you can enjoy both. Now, make sure to pause at grid reference TL378149 around here as this is the Meridian. In medieval times, the river was home to a number of water mills and you can still see a few of these buildings today. At the lane take the footpath opposite and follow round as it heads north. The trail starts at the visitor centre and takes the woodland path which provides stunning views of Aldbury village. It is not, however, an easy walk, lasting about two hours at more than seven miles, with periods of uphill ascent. Follow the path along the river and underneath a railway bridge. Stay on the path and you will eventually see a waymark pointing to the right which will lead you back to Duckmore Lane where you can turn left. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. The path will cross a field and a disused railway and head up the bank, through a metal kissing gate before reaching Codicote road. You will then travel north past the pretty Batch Wood and up through Childwick Green before heading west at Bamville Wood. According to AllTrails.com, the longest walking trail in Hertfordshire is Rye House to Rainham (Via Epping Forest). Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage, Watford and St Albans are the main towns with walks to suit all abilities within easy reach. Take the third path on your left towards Stony Hills, then turn right heading south once you reach a house in the village. Another long trek, this walk takes you through the lovely Hawkshead Wood. Slopes: 4 steep slopes between point 1 and 3 and 5 and 7 on the map. The two-mile walk is incredibly pretty and a great way to spend an hour or so of your afternoon. Take the second footpath on your right and continue walking till you reach the A1000, where you turn right until reaching Swanley Bar Lane. It will take you to a gate that you should go through and continue north-west until you reach a path on your right. The Three Burys walk starts and finishes at the Verulamium Museum in St Albans. Short Circular Walks Varying from 1-5 miles, these walks are an easy way to start exploring the Park. Shortly after you will see the path next to the river again where you should turn right with the river to your left. Take the footbridge to the right of the river and head up the hill towards the woods. The Chess Valley Walk is a linear walk through the Chilterns, which passes by lovely villages and valley views as it follows the River Chess from Rickmansworth to Chesham. Return along Grims Ditch and back around to the pub. Stiles: 7. You'll soon be blessed with views of Tring and the countryside. Once at the bottom of the wood, go through the gate to West Leith and another former Estate farm. Best Autumn walks Hertfordshire. See more details & photos from this walk Along the route, you'll see beautiful sites of the River Colne, River Chess and River Gade as well as the Grand Union Canal. Follow until a bend in the river and the start of Stanborough Reedmarsh Nature Reserve. This is a fantastic circular walk with a mix of terrain and things to see. 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. Heartwood Forest near St Albans. You will also come across Grangelands Nature Reserve which is a haven for wildflowers and beautiful to look at during the spring and summer. Then you head in the direction of the town centre and take the footpath along the river, just before the Riverside Bridge. Turn right on North Mymms footpath 32, and, keeping the hedge on your right and the fields on your left, following the path round to the south where it rejoins Bradmore Lane. This route is a breezy three miles, giving you a chance to see most of the best sites the park has to offer. Take the footpath to your right, then after 200 yards, take the steps to your left. Top walks in Hertfordshire Top walks in Essex. 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. If not, the path continues round the lake before leaving it and heading back towards the road bridge. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Here it is possible to see cowslip and spotted orchid, which you will love if you are nature fanatic. 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. The green in Sarratt is the start of this walk which will take you through the Chess Valley. Take the sandy path heading north as it leaves the wood and weaves its way through long grass and flowers until you reach the northern exit of the reserve. Follow the path northeast through several fields, before you reach Stagg Hill, where you continue across the road onto a footpath heading to The Ridgeway and then past the M25. Walkers are able to choose their own routes that range from 1.5 to 4.5 miles, these are usually covered in bluebells throughout the spring and summer months. Follow the road down to a right turning into Duckmore Lane and go under the A41 bridge. Follow the Icknield Way along the steep slope that provides great views over Tring Park and continue to Hastoe. Hertfordshire: With an ascent of 3,756 ft, Stevenage Outer Orbital Path has the most elevation gain of all of the walking trails in the area. 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. 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Keep the hedge and brook to your left and continue. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. It's one of the best day hikes from London. Herefordshire's unrivalled network of byways is a hiker's dream with 2,100 miles of dedicated footpaths, including eight long-distance trails and numerous circular routes. Cross the open ground and eventually, you will emerge onto Barley Croft. You'll then go back under the A1(M) through a tunnel into the Mardley Heath Nature Reserve. After another 200 yards, you'll reach Shaw's Corner on the right. Before the final push over Whiteleaf Hill and back to the pub. Take this path which will lead you back to the car park alongside Vicarage Lane. Here you can either continue walking to loop back round or go back the way you came. Cross Swanland Road and head for the bridleway sign on the west side of the road. Many of the walks include sections of long distance footpaths including the Hertfordshire Way, the Icknield Way and the Harcamlow Way. Follow this path for one mile until you reach steps down to Sheepcote Lane and head back under the underpass. Keep walking and go over a footbridge until you reach a left turn. Aldbury 2.5 miles This first route is a lovely short, but hilly, walk from the pretty village of Aldbury, Hertfordshire. New River is an artificial waterway starting between Hertford and Ware that was originally opened in 1613 to supply London with drinking water. 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. However, it is also an equally beautiful trail to follow in winter, where the woodland takes on a Narnia-esque mystique. Look out for a sign showing a footpath to your left. You will arrive at a junction and turn left onto Hertfordshire Way. The Lilley Arms can be found along West Street. Emergency services have been called to the scene, Supermarket bank holiday opening times this coming weekend, Supermarket opening hours have been altered for the upcoming May bank holiday on Monday, May 1. The walk ends in Watford as you come out onto Riverside Road. At the top of the hill you can enjoy the views to the south over Potwells Valley. The Chess Valley Walk is a beautiful route passing through the Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire countryside. After, continue on the bridleway past Swades Farm and then Newhole Farm. This gentle three-mile stroll around Brick Kiln Wood offers the chance to visit swallow holes - rare sinkholes where rivers or streams disappear underground. We have no connection with a paid-for subscription app that launched in 2022 and started charging for walks. Lovely green walk with horses, cows and alpacas around Continue heading north-west and follow the path round to the left, ignoring the first two white marker posts and head for the third, which is North Mymms footpath 32. When you reach Bradmore Lane on your left turn left and head west following the lane. At the footbridge, turn left and and take the right fork where the path diverges at a clearing, heading eastward. You'll come across a subway underneath the road where a track runs up to where Church Street joins the roundabout. Cross the A1(M) on the footbridge and then cross Swanland Road and take the cut through to Warrengate Road Turn left on Warrengate Road and head north-west past the pumping station and look out for a footpath sign on the right (North Mymms footpath 11 - also known as Wise's Lane). Turn left on St Mary's Church Road and walk south on the road (North Mymms bridleway two) until it bends right.