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Hertfordshire Walks.

Hertfordshire is a beautiful county that offers some of the most fascinating and picturesque walks in the country, from the rolling Chiltern Hills in the West, to the peaceful rural countryside in the north and the great woodlands and canals throughout.

Our walking app provides easy to follow routes, showing your position on the map as you walk. It uses your phone GPS to guide you and gives you the confidence to explore and enjoy new walks in Hertfordshire. So, if you are looking for your next Hertfordshire walking adventure, download the app, choose a walk and just follow the pointer.

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Here are some of the walks on the Hertfordshire Walks app.

Aldbury
2.5 miles
This first route is a lovely short, but hilly, walk from the pretty village of Aldbury, Hertfordshire. You'll first climb up the steep path up into the Ashridge Estate where you'll enjoy the Monument before strolling around a section of the delightful woodlands on the estate. After that, you'll then descend back down to the village for your reward at the wonderful country pub in the village. Refreshments: The Greyhound Inn, Aldbury

Aldbury
3.5 miles
This second route option is the choice for you if you don't want to tackle the climb up into the Ashridge Estate. Instead of climbing up into the estate, it heads west from the village for a walk around the pretty Hertfordshire countryside and outskirts of the gold course. There is a small section of climbing on this route, but it's not too bad. As with all of our routes from Aldbury, there is a lovely pub in the village to enjoy! Refreshments: The Greyhound Inn, Aldbury

Aldbury
4.25 miles
This third route option is basically an extension of the first walk. You still climb up into the beautiful Ashridge Estate, but this option takes you deeper into the majestic woodlands here and you'll enjoy a walk along the impressive Prince's Riding avenue of trees. Refreshments: The Greyhound Inn, Aldbury, Hertfordshire

Aldbury
7 miles
This final route option is basically the second and third routes joined together to give you an epic adventure in this lovely part of Hertfordshire. You'll enjoy a walk around the countryside to the west of the village, circumventing the golf course, and you'll climb up into the wonderful Ashridge Estate for a majestic woodland walk, a stroll along Prince's riding and a visit to the monument. Finally, you'll also enjoy the quaint village of Aldbury itself, with it's fantastic pub that does get busy, so book ahead! Refreshments: The Greyhound Inn, Aldbury

Aldenham Country Park
1.75 miles

Amwell Nature Reserve
1.25 miles to 7.25 miles

Barley
1 mile
This is a very short family-friendly pub walk around the pretty village of Barley, Hertfordshire. The walk is a simple loop with some open countryside, a bit of woodland walking, a visit to the pretty church at the start point and a nice pub for lunch towards the end of the walk. Refreshments: The Chequers, Barley

Barley
5.75 miles
This second option is a much longer adventure for those of you that want to really stretch your legs. It will still visit the church and pub in the pretty village of Barley, but it also takes you on a ramble out into the sweeping open Hertfordshire countryside to the south of the village and then back through the pretty Newsells Park. Refreshments: The Chequers, Barley

Barley
7 miles
This final walk is basically an extension of the second walk. It still enjoys the countryside, woodland and Newsells Park from the second route, but it also extends further south offering you a visit to the village of Barkway with it's pretty church and also a walk along a stretch of the Hertfordshire Way. Refreshments: The Chequers, Barley

Berkhamsted
1.5 miles to 8 miles

Bramfield
2.25 miles
This first walk option is a short but lovely family-friendly stroll around the pretty Hertfordshire countryside surrounding Bramfield. The first half of the walk is a lovely peaceful walk through sweeping open countryside, and the second half is a nice stroll along a track that passes through the Park Woodlands. Finally, there's a lovely pub in the village making this a great walk for all the family on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Refreshments: The Grandison, Bramfield

Bramfield
4 miles
If you have a little bit more time and energy, this second route option is an extended version of the first walk. You'll still enjoy the lovely open countryside, village pub and woodlands, but this route takes you further to the north of the village for a longer walk through the Bramfield Woods in Hertfordshire. There is a short section of walking along a road with no footpath on this route, so please be careful here.

Breachwood Green
2.75 miles
This first route is a simple short stroll in the arable farmland and countryside to the northwest of Breachwood Green, Hertfordshire. Even though the village is deep in the Chiltern Hills, this route is relatively flat so it's a nice easy stroll to work up an appetite before visiting the village pub that's on the route. Refreshments: The Red Lion, Breachwood Green

Breachwood Green
4 miles
This second route option is another short and simple walk that explores the countryside and farmland to the southeast of the Breachwood Green village. This option is a lot more strenuous than the first walk though as after a relatively flat walk towards the village of Bendish, it then heads off to the south on a loop of walking along the Chiltern Way as it climbs and descends it's way through the pretty hefty Chiltern Hills. Refreshments: The Red Lion, Breachwood Green, Hertfordshire

Breachwood Green
6 miles
This third route is basically an extension of the second route that heads out to the south of the village of Breachwood Green. As with the second route, it's quite a strenuous walk as this area of the Chiltern Hills involves a lot of climbing, but you'll be rewarded with some great views and a tremendous workout. As a bonus for your extra effort, there is also a lovely pub for a half way pit stop in the small village of Peter's Green. Refreshments: The Red Lion, Breachwood Green The Bright Star, Peter's Green

Breachwood Green
7.5 miles
This final route option is an epic adventure in the lovely undulating Hertfordshire countryside to the north of the village of Breachwood Green. You'll need a lot of energy and time to tackle this one, but you'll be rewarded with lopts of wonderful views and landscapes and as a massive bonus the route passes three welcoming pubs on the way around. Refreshments: The Red Lion, Breachwood Green The Plough, Kings Walden

Brent Pelham
2.75 miles
This first walk option is a wonder short stroll in the extremely peaceful countryside surrounding the small village of Brent Pelham, Hertfordshire. Expect lovely views, peace & fresh air, lots of horses roaming around and a little detour to a truly wonderful country pub towards the start of the route. Refreshments: The Black Horse, Brent Pelham

Brent Pelham
4.25 miles
This second route option is basically a simple extension to the first route for those of you that have a little bit more time to explore the peaceful Hertfordshire countryside around Brent Pelham. The extension doesn't add a lot of variety as such as it's just an extra loop of open countryside, but the extra distance will add to your appetite for your visit to the lovely village pub after your walk. Refreshments: The Black Horse, Brent Pelham

Brocket Hall
4.5 miles to 8.5 miles

Broxbourne Woods
0.75 miles to 1.5 miles

Buntingford
2.25 miles
This first and shortest route option from Buntingford is a simple short stroll around the town itself and slightly out into the surrounding Hertfordshire countryside. You'll first head out from the town and walk a short loop alongside peaceful arable farmland to the east. After that, you'll head back into the town and follow footpaths back to the high street alongside the River Rib. You'll also pass three local pubs on this short journey, so there are plenty of options for refreshments. Refreshments: The Fox & Duck, Buntingford The Black Bull, Buntingford The Jolly Sailors, Buntingford

Buntingford
3.25 miles
This is another relatively short walk from the market town of Buntingford in Hertfordshire. This route heads in the opposite direction to the first and takes you into the countryside to the south of the town towards Aspenden. You'll enjoy some nice open countryside on this walk, and a visit to the pretty St Mary's Church in Aspenden before looping around and walking back to the town. You have to cross the busy and fast A10 road at one point, so please take great care here, and there are a number of pubs on the route to enjoy as you get back into Buntingford. Refreshments: The Fox & Duck, Buntingford The Black Bull, Buntingford The Jolly Sailors, Buntingford

Buntingford
4.25 miles
This third route option is an extension to the first walk for those of you with a little bit more time for your Hertfordshire walks adventure. Like the first route, you'll enjoy a stroll around the market town of Buntingford with it's number of pubs to enjoy. However, this route also offers a slightly longer venture out into the arable farmland and countryside to the east of Buntingford. There is a fair climb as you head out into the countryside, so this is a more strenuous walk. Refreshments: The Fox & Duck, Buntingford The Black Bull, Buntingford The Jolly Sailors, Buntingford

Buntingford
4.5 miles
This fourth route is a slight variation on the third walk that heads out into the countryside to the east of Buntingford. It's similar in distance, but this option spends more time in the countryside and less time in the town of Buntingford itself than the third route. To achieve this it takes you further to the east, over the hill and touches into the small village of Hare Street, before heading back over the same hill towards Buntingford. Refreshments: The Fox & Duck, Buntingford The Black Bull, Buntingford The Jolly Sailors, Buntingford The Beehive, Hare Street

Buntingford
6.75 miles
This fifth route option is a long and varied walk that explores the countryside to the north and east of Buntingford. You'll head off along quiet country lanes, or through open farmland, towards the village of Wyddial where you'll visit the pretty church of St Giles. You'll then work your way back to Buntingford in a big loop through more beautiful Hertfordshire countryside. Once back into the town, you'll head back to the start on a path alongside the River Rib and through the high street where you'll find some nice pubs for refreshments. Refreshments: The Fox & Duck, Buntingford The Black Bull, Buntingford The Jolly Sailors, Buntingford

Buntingford
10 miles
This final route is basically an epic adventure that fully explores the undulating Hertfordshire countryside surrounding the market town of Buntingford. It enjoys a lot of the main areas, villages and features that you'll find in the previous routes, but all in one long circular walk. It's quite a strenuous walk and it's quite exposed to any adverse weather conditions, so please go adequately prepared for your journey. Refreshments: The Fox & Duck, Buntingford The Black Bull, Buntingford The Jolly Sailors, Buntingford

Burnham Green
1.25 miles
This is a short but lovely little family-friendly stroll from the quiet Hertfordshire village of Burnham Green. There's a few little hills and some nice views to enjoy as you walk through the pretty countryside around the village, and then there is a wonderful country pub with a large beer garden for your post-walk refreshments. Refreshments: The White Horse, Burnham Green

Burnham Green
2.75 miles
This second route option is a longer walk in the countryside to the south of Burnham Green. It's more of an exercise option really as it takes you on a long walk through sweeping open countryside that descends down a long hill towards Welwyn-Garden-City. Of course, with every down there must come an up, so the second half of the walk takes you back up the hill towards Burnham Green where you can enjoy the lovely pub after your efforts. Refreshments: The White Horse, Burnham Green

Burnham Green
3.75 miles
This third route option is our recommended walk from Burnham Green as it offers you a wonderfully varied pub walk in this lovely area of Hertfordshire countryside. The walk heads out to the north from the pub and then takes you on an adventure through Barnes Wood and Harmergreen Wood where you'll possibly find some air outlets from the railway tunnels deep in the woods. The youngest member of our team had no trouble believing that these outlets were goblin towers, especially when the train drove through the tunnels sending haunting sounds and winds into the surrounding forest. You'll also emerge out onto a clearing overlooking the dramatic entrance to the tunnel itself deep in the woods at one point, making the adventure even more fun. After that excitement, you will then follow the loop back round through a residential area and then through some pretty countryside until you reach the village and wonderful pub garden for your reward. Refreshments: The White Horse, Burnham Green

Burnham Green
5.75 miles
This final route is basically an extension of the third adventure walk for those of you that want a bit more distance in your walk. Basically, you'll still enjoy all of the fun of the Harmergreen Woods, but instead of looping back round to the village, it takes you on the path that we follow on the second walk out towards Welwyn-Garden-City. That option then offers you a much longer loop of walking through the undulating open countryside to the south of the village before the long climb back up to the pub. Refreshments: The White Horse, Burnham Green

Cassiobury Park
1 mile to 6 miles

Chipperfield Common
1.25 miles to 6.25 miles

Colney Heath
1 mile
This is a nice and short family-friendly stroll around the common to the south of the village of Colney Heath, Hertfordshire. It's only short in distance, but the walk packs in some open common, some pretty woodland walking and a stretch alongside the River Colne. There isn't a pub actually on the route, but there is one on the Colney Heath high street. Refreshments: The Crooked Billet, Colney Heath

Colney Heath
2.5 miles
If you have a bit more time, then this second route option might be a better option. It enjoys the park, woodland and river from the first walk, but it also heads further south through open countryside until it loops around one of the Willow Lakes and then takes you back along a stretch of the Watling Chase Timberland trail. Refreshments: The Crooked Billet, Colney Heath

Colney Heath
3.75 miles
This longest route from Colney Heath is basically a further extension to the second route. This version enjoys everything from the other walks, but also heads further south to walk around another of the Willow Lakes and also passes the entrance to the Willows Activity Farm. For a fee you can enter Willows Farm itself and enjoy their activities. Check their website for opening hours, prices and booking information. www.willowsactivityfarm.com Refreshments: The Crooked Billet, Colney Heath

Comb's Wood
1.75 miles
Comb's Wood is a little hidden gem, deep in the Hertfordshire countryside, and this first route is a short and mildly hilly stroll that all of the family can enjoy. It starts with a walk downhill through the pretty Comb's Wood itself, and then it climbs up the hill again alongside Banfield wood offering you some fabulous countryside views. You'll then loop around and head back to the start of the walk along the Chain Walk. There is a short section of walking along the road at the end of the walk, so be careful here.

Comb's Wood
4.5 miles
If you have a little bit more time, this second route option is basically an extension of the first walk. You'll enjoy all of the woods and views from the first route, but the extra distance on this one then takes you on a long loop of walking deep into the Hertfordshire countryside that you were enjoying the look of from the top of the hill.

Cottered
1.75 miles
This first route is a simple and relatively flat short family-friendly stroll in the Hertfordshire countryside to the south of the village of Cottered. There are not a lot of surprises on this one as you will be mainly strolling around open arable farmland footpaths, but you will enjoy a dose of fresh air, peace, quiet and a lovely village pub towards the end of the route. Refreshments: The Bull, Cottered

Cottered
3 miles
This second route option is another relatively short, but slightly more strenuous, countryside walk in the undulating arable farmland to the north of Cottered. You'll also enjoy lots of fresh air on this one, and the hills on the route will also offer some nice views and work up a bigger appetite for your visit to the village pub towards the end of the route. Refreshments: The Bull, Cottered

Cottered
4.25 miles
This third route option is a longer walk option that like the first route, explores the countryside to the south of Cottered. There are some mild hills on this option, but nothing too strenuous, and there is also a section of walking along a very quiet country lane, so be careful there. Otherwise it's another walk mainly consisting of arable farmland walking and as a bonus, you'll visit the impressive Cromer Windmill. Refreshments: The Bull, Cottered

Cottered
6 miles
This fourth option is basically a longer extension of the third route option. You'll embark on a long adventure in the arable farmland to the south of the village and you'll also visit the Cromer Windmill, Hertfordshire’s last remaining windmill. The extra distance however, takes you on a long walk along the Back Lane Roman track and then loops around on the Chain walk route back towards Cottered. Refreshments: The Bull, Cottered

Cottered
6.25 miles
This final route option is a long and strenuous adventure in the hilly and pretty Hertfordshire countryside to the north of the village. Basically, it's a longer extension to the second route for those of you with the energy and time for a good workout walk. The walk also calls in on the village of Rushden about a third of the way around the route and we've marked a short detour at that point to a lovely country pub for a refreshment pitstop if you need. Refreshments: The Bull, Cottered The Moon & Stars, Mill End

Dane End
2.25 miles
This is a short but lovely walk in the undulating countryside around the small village of Dane End, Hertfordshire. You'll first climb up the big hill out of the village towards the golf course and then you'll loop back down though more lovely open countryside towards Dane End. You'll then climb again back up into the countryside to the north of the village to visit the All Saints church before descending back down the hill towards your post-walk reward at the pub marked on the map. Refreshments: The Boot, Dane End

Dane End
2.5 miles
This second option is another short walk that instead heads into the Hertfordshire countryside to the north of the village of Dane End. It visits the small village of Green End before taking on a stroll along the Chain Walk. It also then visits the All Saints church before descending back to Dane End. Refreshments: The Boot, Dane End

Dane End
4.25 miles
This third route option again heads into the countryside to the north of Dane End, but this walk goes a bit further out for those of you that want to stretch your legs a bit more. The walk doesn't visit the village of Green End, but instead descends through Graves Wood to take you on a walk along The Old Bourne track and a long the valley. Refreshments: The Boot, Dane End

Dane End
6.5 miles
This fourth walk option is the choice for you if you really want to stretch your legs, as it extends even further to the Hertfordshire countryside to the north of Dane End and takes you along most of the Chain Walk loop with it's lovely views. You'll enjoy lots of undulating countryside on this walk, so you'll definitely work up an appetite for your reward at the pub in the village after your walk. Refreshments: The Boot, Dane End

Dane End
8 miles
The final route option is basically the choice for you if you want a truly epic adventure and explore this whole area of lovely undulating countryside around Dane End. In essence, it's the fourth walk and the first walk added together to give you one big long walk to enjoy. Refreshments: The Boot, Dane End

Danemead Wood
1 mile
This first route option is a lovely short family-friendly woodland stroll around the pretty Danemead Wood, part of the majestic Broxbourne Woods nature reserve in Hertfordshire.

Danemead Wood
2.25 miles
If you have more time on your hands and an appetite for more lovely woodland walking, the second route option offers a longer walk that includes a stroll through the pretty Danemead wood, but also takes you on a bigger loop around Hoddesdonpark Wood.

Danemead Wood
7 miles
The third route option is a much longer adventure that still enjoys the pretty woodland of Danemead and Hoddesdonpark Woods. However, after enjoying the woodland walking, the route also ventures off much further north, out of the woods, towards Hertford Heath and Little Amwell, where you'll find a lovely pub and pretty church. Refreshments: The College Arms, Hertford Heath, Hertfordshire

Datchworth Green
1.5 miles
The first route option is a simple and short family-friendly stroll around the village of Datchworth Green and it's surrounding countryside. You'll visit the All Saints church in Datchworth on the farmland section of the walk, and then there are two lovely pubs in the village of Datchworth Green itself to enjoy after or before your walk. Refreshments: The Tilbury, Datchworth Green The Plough, Datchworth Green, Hertfordshire

Datchworth Green
3 miles
The second route option is basically much the same as the first walk with some open countryside, the church and stroll through Datchworth Green with it's lovely pubs. However, this route also ventures out into the open countryside to the south of the village, to make this walk a bit longer overall. Refreshments: The Tilbury, Datchworth Green The Plough, Datchworth Green

Datchworth Green
6.75 miles
If you really want to stretch your legs and explore the countryside around the village of Datchworth Green, then this third route option is the best choice for you. This walk is much longer and basically takes you on a large loop through the Hertfordshire countryside and woodlands that you'll find between Datchworth and Watton at Stone. If you head anticlockwise, the lovely pubs in Datchworth Green will be towards the end of the walk. Refreshments: The Tilbury, Datchworth Green The Plough, Datchworth Green The George & Dragon, Watton-at-Stone The Bull, Watton-at-Stone

Digswell
3 miles
This is a lovely short walk from the car park near the impressive Digswell Viaduct. After a short stroll through a residential area, you'll then embark on a nice countryside loop that crosses a pretty bridge over the River Mimram, and then climbs up a steep hill towards Harmer Green. The effort is then rewarded with some lovely views before walking back towards Digswell.

Digswell
4 miles
This second route option is basically an extension to the first route that still enjoys the viaduct, pretty bridge and calorie burning climb up the hill. However, the extension also takes you further to the north through some pretty undulating countryside and visits the lovely village of Burnham Green where you'll find a wonderful pub for refreshments. We also have a number of additional routes from Burnham Green on this app, so you can extend the walk from there further if you wish. Refreshments: White Horse, Burnham Green, Hertfordshire

Essendon
3 miles
This first walk is a nice short circular stroll on the public footpaths going around the Brickenden Golf course and the countryside beyond. Please be careful on this route, looking out for flying balls of course, and respect any golfers playing on the course. Refreshments: Rose & Crown, Essendon, Hertfordshire

Essendon
3.25 miles
This second short route option is similar to the first route in that you will walk through the Essendon Golf course a couple of times, so you have to be careful for golfers playing around you. This alternative route however spends a bit less time in the golf course itself, and more time in the countryside beyond. It also calls in on the pretty quintessential village of Little Berkhamsted with it's cricket pitch and lovely pub. Refreshments: Rose & Crown, Essendon Five Horseshoes, Little Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire

Essendon
4.5 miles
This final route option is basically the first two routes merged to create a slightly longer adventure that enjoys more of the countryside beyond Essendon Golf course. It also walks through the golf course though, so again please be careful in this section and the walk also visits the village of Little Berkhamsted where you will find a lovely pub. Refreshments: Rose & Crown, Essendon Five Horseshoes, Little Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire

Flamstead
2.75 miles
This is a nice and simple family-friendly short pub walk in the countryside to the south of Flamstead. You can expect some nice open countryside with nice views on this route, and a great choice of two lovely pubs in the village to enjoy after your exercise. Refreshments: The Spotted Dog, Flamsted, Hertfordshire

Flamstead
3.75 miles
This second route option is a simple open countryside walk between the two villages of Flamstead and Markyate. The paths between the villages are long straight paths through sweeping open farmland, so it's not really a varied walk, but more of a great walk to get some peace and quiet, fresh air and exercise before visiting any of the lovely pubs in either of the villages. Refreshments: The Spotted Dog, Flamsted The Swan, Markyate

Flamstead
4 miles
This third route option is basically an extension to the first walk that heads out into the countryside to the south of Flamstead. As well as the extra distance, this version of the walk also has a bit of a hill climb to tackle, so it's the choice for you if you want more exercise on your walk. Refreshments: The Spotted Dog, Flamsted

Flamstead
8 miles
This final route option from Flamstead is an epic circular adventure in the pretty Hertfordshire countryside to the west of the village. You can expect lovely views, lots of fresh air and exercise, some nice pubs in the villages of Flamstead and Markyate and a walk through the pretty grounds of Beechwood Park school. Refreshments: The Spotted Dog, Flamsted The Swan, Markyate

Flaunden
5 miles
This is a lovely circular pub walk around the countryside to the east of the village of Flaunden. The first half of the walk is primarily through open countryside and along the Chiltern Way footpath, until you reach the village of Belsize with it's lovely pub for a half way pitstop. Then, the second half of the walk takes you through the pretty woodlands of Woodman's Wood and then descends down through the Lower Plantation woodland and back into the village. Refreshments: The Green Dragon, Flaunden, Hertfordshire

Frithsden Breeches
1.25 miles
The Frithsden Beeches is a large area of woodland which is an important area of conservation in Hertfordshire and contains large and interesting Beech tree woodlands that are often used in films. The first of our routes is a very short stroll into the Beeches and around the golf course area of the woodlands.

Frithsden Breeches
3 miles
The second route option is basically a longer walk that takes you deeper into the Frithsden Beeches woodlands in , Hertfordshire. As well as enjoying the twisted woodlands with their ancient Beech trees, there is also a large open section of walking on the route that offers some more sunshine and variety to your walk.

Frithsden Breeches
5.5 miles
The third route option is basically an extension to the first walk for those of you that want to spend more time exploring this area of majestic woodlands. The extra distance on this route takes you past the Frithsden Beeches and on an extra loop of walking around the woodlands of Berkhamstead Common. As with most woodland walks, these routes can be muddy in wet weather, so please make sure you have the appropriate footwear for your adventure.

Gilston Park
2.75 miles to 4 miles

Gobions Woods
0.75 miles to 1.5 miles

Goff's Oak
5.5 miles
This is a long adventure in the countryside and woodland to the north of Goffs Oak. The first kilometre or so is a fairly uninteresting walk on a straight footpath alongside the road out of the village. However, after that the walk gets more fun with a deep excursion into the Broxbourne Woods and then a nice undulating countryside walk back to Goffs Oak along the Hertfordshire Way. Refreshments: Goffs Oak, Waltham Cross

Goldings
3 miles
This is a short, but wonderful little walk on public footpaths around the pretty Goldings Estate, Hertfordshire. There's a short stretch of walking alongside a busy road to get to the start of the loop, but it's on a solid footpath and it's worth the effort as you soon emerge out into the estate for a beautiful loop of walking through the wonderful and peaceful landscape.

Harpenden Common
1.25 miles to 3.5 miles

Heartwood Forest
1.75 miles to 6.75 miles

Hertford
1.25 miles to 3.25 miles

Hitch Wood
1.5 miles to 9.25 miles

Ickleford
1.5 miles
This first option is a nice short and simple pub walk in the Hertfordshire countryside around the village of Ickleford. This route is quite simple in itself with some nice countryside views as you stroll around the outside of the village, and there's a nice pub near the start point of the walk for a post-walk reward. Refreshments: The Old George, Ickleford The Plume of Feathers, Ickleford

Ickleford
3.25 miles
This second route is a longer walk that heads out north of the village of Ickleford and then takes you on a stroll around the pretty Ickleford Common where you'll enjoy some lovely scenery and a stroll alongside the River Purwell. As with the first route, there is a lovely pub at the end of the walk for some well-earned post-walk refreshments. Refreshments: The Old George, Ickleford The Plume of Feathers, Ickleford, Hertfordshire

Ickleford
5 miles
This third route option is the ultimate adventure in the pretty countryside around Ickleford. Like the first two routes, the walk enjoys the countryside around the village and takes you on a loop around the wonderful Icklefield Common with it's stretch of River Purwell walking. However, this route option also then takes you on a long walking loop around the outside of the wonderful Lavender farm, climbing up the hill towards Letchworth for some lovely views before bringing you back down along the Icknield Way trail. Refreshments: The Old George, Ickleford The Plume of Feathers, Ickleford The Wilbury, Letchworth

Jockey End
1.75 miles
This first route option is a short and relatively flat ramble in the countryside around the village of Jockey End. It's quite a simple walk through arable farmland, the Hedgeswood Common and a small section of woodland, so it's a good one for a leg stretch or a dog walk.

Jockey End
2.75 miles
The second route is basically a short extension to the first route for those of you with a little bit more time. The extra distance takes you through some more arable farmland and walks along part of the Hertfordshire Way, so it doesn't add much variety. However, it does add some extra distance and fresh air to the walk.

Jockey End
4 miles
The third route option is a further extension to the first and second routes. However, this extension offers a lot more hilly walking and rewards the extra effort with a lovely stretch of woodland walking in Hoo Wood, as well as some nice views at various points of the walk.

Jockey End
5.75 miles
This fourth option is our longest, most varied and most strenuous walk from Jockey End. There's a fair amount of climbing involved as half way around the walk you will descend down into the River Gade valley to visit the village of Great Gaddesden and stroll alongside the river. To get to Great Gaddesden, you will walk along a lovely stretch of the Chiltern Way, and heading back you will ramble along the Hertfordshire Way, walking through the Goo Wood on the way.

Kimpton
2.25 miles
This is a nice short pub walk from the pretty village of Kimpton. The walk climbs up a mild hill to the north of the village, takes you through the woodland of Park Wood, and then loops back round to descend back down into the village. In Kimpton itself, you'll then visit the lovely church and a nice pub on the High Street if you need refreshments. Refreshments: The Boot, Kimpton

Kimpton
4.5 miles
This second route option heads in the opposite direction to the first and explores the countryside to the south of the village. The walk takes you on a climb up through lovely countryside and woodland until you reach the wonderful St Lawrence Church on the outskirts of Ayot St Lawrence. It then heads west through more nice open countryside until you reach a fantastic county pub for some well-earned refreshments about two thirds of the way around the route. Refreshments: The Boot, Kimpton The Cross Keys, Blackmore End, Hertfordshire

Kimpton
5.75 miles
This third route option is basically an extension of the first walk that heads up the hill to the north of the village. The extra distance offers a lot more open countryside walking along the peaceful Chiltern Way and the Hertfordshire Way, for plenty of fresh air and exercise. It also then calls in on the village of Whitwell where you'll find the water cress farm shop, another great pub and a nice tea room. Refreshments: The Boot, Kimpton The Bull Inn, Whitwell

Kimpton
6.25 miles
This fourth option heads out in a completely different direction to the other walks as it heads out West towards the small village of Peter's Green. You will be rewarded with just as much pretty undulating countryside as on the other routes, as it enjoys a fantastic stretch of walking along the Chiltern Way. If you need refreshments, there is a wonderful pub to enjoy half way around the walk in Peter's Green, as well as the great pub on the High Street in Kimpton itself. Refreshments: The Boot, Kimpton The Bright Star, Peter's Green

Kimpton
9.5 miles
This final route option is basically a grand and epic adventure in the Hertfordshire countryside around the village of Kimpton. It includes elements of the third and fourth walks as it visits the small village of Peter's Green and the larger village of Whitwell on the way around. The rest of the walk is mainly made up of sweeping undulating open countryside, so it's really a walk for those of you that really want to stretch your legs. It is quite an open walk without a lot of shade, so please be aware of this on days when you will be exposed to the weather. However, there are three fabulous country pubs across the villages on the route for well-earned pit stops as you go. Refreshments: The Boot, Kimpton The Bright Star, Peter's Green The Bull Inn, Whitwell

Kings Langley
0.75 miles
This is a lovely short family-friendly stroll around the pretty woodland of Kings Langley Common. There isn't a pub on this route, but there are some eateries on the Kings Langley High Street, where we also have some additional walks.

Kings Langley
2.75 miles
This second route is a wonderful varied walk that extends on the first walk around the Kings Langley Common woodland. The extension first takes you on an adventure through lovely open Hertfordshire countryside with great views before strolling you along a pretty stretch of the Grand Union Canal. Then, you'll visit the village's High Street where you'll find various eateries, before heading back through the woodland of the Common to the start point.

Kings Langley
6.5 miles
This third route option is basically an epic adventure in the countryside around the village of Kings Langley. This route enjoys the woodland of the Kings Langley Common, and the village High Street with it's various pubs and eateries. It also has a much longer stretch of walking alongside the Grand Union Canal and then a lot more walking through open countryside for a real boost of fresh air and exercise.

Langley
2.25 miles
While our longer walks from this location are more exciting and varied, this is still a nice option as a short open countryside stroll with some nice views as you walk down the hill towards the small village of Langley.

Langley
2.5 miles
The second route is similar to the first in that it's a simple open countryside stroll. However, this route offers a bit more distance to stretch those legs and also includes a nice section of walking through the western edge of the Knebworth woods in Hertfordshire.

Langley
4.5 miles
Things get a lot more interesting on this third route option, if you have that extra time that you need. This route has some extra countryside walking to make up the extra distance, it takes you on a stroll through the pretty Graffidge Wood, and then towards the end the walk it takes you on a public path through the gorgeous grounds of Knebworth House.

Langley
5 miles
This fourth route option is basically an extended version of the third route. It still enjoys the Graffidge Wood and the stroll through the Knebworth House grounds, but this option also has the walk up through Knebworth woods that we feature in the second route.

Langley
6.5 miles
This final route option is the choice for those of you that really want an epic and energetic Hertfordshire Walks adventure in this lovely area of countryside to the west of Stevenage. It enjoys everything from all of the other routes, including both woods, the lovely countryside views and the pretty grounds of Knebworth Park, but this route also takes you on a big climb up the Kitching Track before descending back down to the route enjoying views along the way.

Lilley
1.5 miles
This first route option is a short pub walk from the village of Lilley. It's not a long walk, but there is a fair amount of climbing as you walk up the rather steep hill towards a section of woodland on Lilley Hoo. You'll then descend down Lilleyhoo Lane for a while, before then climbing back over the hill again as you loop around and back to the village. It's a lot of exercise, but you'll have some nice views and there is a lovely pub at the end of the walk for a post-exercise reward. Refreshments: Lilley Arms, Lilley, Hertfordshire

Lilley
2.75 miles
This second route option is basically an extension to the first route that ventures further north from Lilley before climbing up onto Lilley Hoo and then looping back towards the village. Refreshments: Lilley Arms, Lilley

Lilley
4 miles
The third option from Lilley heads in the opposite direction to the first two walks and this offers a lovely undulating walk without too much of the steep hill climbing. (although there still is a long gentle ascent in the first half of the walk.) It heads out west from Lilley, climbing Wardswood Lane and then the John Bunyan Trail before joining the Chiltern way to loop back to the start via Whitehill Farm and Lilleypark Wood. The efforts of the walk can then be rewarded at the great pub back in the village. Refreshments: Lilley Arms, Lilley

Lilley
4.75 miles
The residents of Lilley are very lucky to have so much lovely walking around them, and this fourth walk doesn't disappoint. In essence it's an extension of the third walk that heads north out of the village through peaceful Hertfordshire countryside and along the John Bunyan Trail until it meets the Icknield Way Trail. You then climb steadily up to the top of Telegraph Hill where you'll enjoy some lovely views before heading back towards Lilley along the top of Lilley Hoo. Refreshments: Lilley Arms, Lilley, Hertfordshire

Lilley
5.5 miles
This fifth option is an extension of the third walk that heads to the west out of the village enjoying the Chiltern Way and the John Bunyan Trail. This route however adds some extra distance, and definitely some extra exercise, by taking you up and over the steep peaks of Warden Hill and Galley Hill about half way around the walk. Refreshments: Lilley Arms, Lilley

Lilley
6.25 miles
This sixth option is basically a combination of the other walks to the west and north of Lilley and it offers a much longer walk option without too much climbing. That said, there are still some mild climbs as this is a hilly area, but it's as flat as we could make it for a long walk in this lovely area of countryside. As with all the other routes, there is a lovely pub at the end in the village of Lilley for refreshments after your walk. Refreshments: Lilley Arms, Lilley

Lilley
7.75 miles
This final route option is basically the ultimate epic adventure walk that fully explores this beautiful area of hilly Hertfordshire countryside. Be prepared for a workout as this long route takes you to the summits of Warden Hill, Galley Hill, Telegraph Hill and over the top of Lilley Hoo as you go. Of course, you'll be rewarded for your efforts with some wonderful views at times and also a perfect country pub at the end of your adventure. Refreshments: Lilley Arms, Lilley

Mangrove Green
2.25 miles
The first walk is a very simple short stroll in the Hertfordshire countryside surrounding the small village of Mangrove Green. It's mainly made up of some walking around arable farmland and stretch of walking along a tree-lined path. There is also a pub in the village if you want some post-walk refreshments.

Monken Hadley
2 miles
This first route is a nice short stroll around the woodlands of Monken Hadley Common and Hadley Wood close to the border between Hertfordshire and Greater London. You'll also visit the pretty St Mark church at the start of the walk before you embark on your loop of walking around the woods.

Monken Hadley
4.5 miles
This second route option is basically an extended version of the Hadley Woods walk for those of you with a bit more time to explore this area of woodland. The extra distance takes you over a bridge into another section of woodland where you'll embark on a loop that visits the Beech Hill lake and strolls through some more open woodland. The extra distance also allows you to visit a nice pub half way around your journey for some refreshments if you require. Refreshments: The Cock Inn, Barnet

Much Hadham
1.75 miles
This first route is a nice short stroll around the pretty village of Much Hadham. There is a steep climb when you walk past the Church, but that will burn off some calories for those of you that want to visit the pub on the High Street towards the end of the walk. After that, you'll descend back down through the woods and complete a nice stroll through the fields behind the village and then back up the High Street. Refreshments: The Bull Inn, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire

Much Hadham
4.75 miles
This second longer route option is a lovely walking loop in the countryside to the south of Much Hadham. The walk is a very pretty and varied walk that takes you through sections of beautiful open countryside where you'll often see birds of prey hunting above you, and at other times through winding woodland paths. Half way around the route, you'll also pass the outskirts of the Henry Moore gardens where you can grab a sneaky peak of some of the sculptures from the public footpaths. If you want to see more of the sculptures up close, it's well worth visiting the Henry Moore visitor centre as you can roam around the beautiful gardens admiring a number of Henry Moore's large sculptures. There is a fee to get into the gardens though, and the gardens close for the winter, so please visit their website to check before visiting. Refreshments: The Bull Inn, Much Hadham The Hoops Inn, Perry Green The Prince of Wales, Green Tye

Much Hadham
5.5 miles
This third route option is an alternative route that also explores the countryside to the south of Much Hadham. This option doesn't visit the Henry Moore site like the second route, but it is a more varied adventure overall as is has a nice combination of woodland walking through Mill Wood, open countryside walking over Barrow Hill with nice views and waterside walking alongside the River Ash. Refreshments: The Bull Inn, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire

Much Hadham
6 miles
This fourth route option from Much Hadham is basically an extension to the second route. This option is for those of you who want to enjoy a walk that visits the Henry Moore Foundation in Perry Green (a fee applies if you want to get into the gardens) but also want to stretch your legs a bit more on the walk. The extra distance doesn't add a lot of variety to the second walk, as it's mainly through arable farmland and over Winding Hill, but the extra exercise and fresh air will always be a good thing! Refreshments: The Bull Inn, Much Hadham The Hoops Inn, Perry Green The Prince of Wales, Green Tye

Nomansland Common
0.75 miles to 9.5 miles

Northaw Great Wood
0.75 miles to 2.75 miles

Oughtonhead Common
1.5 miles to 3.25 miles

Panshanger Park
1.75 miles to 4.5 miles

Pegsdon Hills
1 mile to 10.25 miles

Redbourn
2 miles
This first route is a short family-friendly walk around the village of Redbourn, Hertfordshire. You'll initially walk through the pretty village common before looping around and joining onto the Nickey Line which is an old disused railway route. After a long stroll along the Nickey Line, you'll then cut back into the village to visit the pretty Church of St Mary and then walk past the wonderful Hollybush pub for some refreshments on the way back to the start. Refreshments: The Hollybush, Redbourn The Cricketers, Redbourn

Redbourn
5 miles
This second route is basically a long extension of the first walk for those of you that really want to stretch your legs. You'll still enjoy the church, Nickey Line and Redbourn Common, but about half way along the Nickey Line you'll leave the route for a big extra loop of glorious countryside walking - the highlight of this being the delightful Redbournbury Mill. Please be aware that you have to cross a busy road twice on this route, so it might not be suitable for some walkers. Refreshments: The Hollybush, Redbourn The Cricketers, Redbourn, Hertfordshire

Redbourn
5.75 miles
This third route is a completely different type of walk to the others and it instead heads out to the north of Redbourn. The walk basically is a long walk through mainly big open sweeping arable farmland, so it's a great walk for some healthy exercise and fresh air. You are rewarded for your efforts though with some lovely views over Flamstead at the far end of the walk and a bit more exercise as you descend down, and then climb back up, the hill. Refreshments: The Hollybush, Redbourn, Hertfordshire

Sarratt
1.25 miles to 7.5 miles

Sawtrees Woods
1.5 miles
This is a simple family-friendly circular stroll in the Sawtrees Woods. Expect a nice peaceful 'off the beaten track' walk in the woods and some nice views.

Sawtrees Woods
4.25 miles
This second longer route is a lovely varied adventure in the Hertfordshire countryside surrounding Sawtrees Woods. You'll of course stroll through the pretty woods themselves to start, but after that you'll embark on a longer circular walk taking in the Harcamlow way with it's nice views, a visit to the remains of the Thunderidge old church and a stroll alongside the River Rib.

St Albans
2.5 miles to 6.25 miles

Standon
1.75 miles
This first route is a lovely short family-friendly pub walk from the pretty village of Standon. After a short stroll through the High Street with it's lovely church and wonderful pub with great beer garden and play area, you'll then embark on a short circular and relatively flat walk around the Standon lordship countryside and River Rib. Refreshments: The Star, Standon, Hertfordshire

Standon
4.25 miles
If you have the extra time and energy we would highly recommend this longer route from Standon. It still enjoys the village with it's pretty church, and the lovely circular walk around the Standon Lordship countryside, but this extra loop climbs up the big hill to the south of the village and takes you on a lovely loop of countryside walking with great views to enjoy as you go. It's not that strenuous a hill to tackle, but it will work up more of an appetite for when you return to the lovely pub in the village with it's large beer garden and play area for the kids. Refreshments: The Star, Standon, Hertfordshire

Stapleford
2.25 miles
We don't normally feature linear 'there-and-back' routes, but this is such a pleasant little stroll that we thought it was a worthy walk to enjoy in both directions. After a short walk through the village you'll then enter a section of woodland where you have the running river to your left and in the spring, a wonderful display of both bluebells and the white wild garlic on your right. (Please do not venture off the footpath on this section to protect the display!) After this the heads off into the outskirts of the woodhall park along the pretty river before turning route and heading back.

Stapleford
4 miles
This second route option is a longer circular route for those of you with a bit more time to explore this delightful area of Hertfordshire countryside. The walk starts by following the linear route from the first walk option, and as we mentioned above the bluebell and wild garlic display on this stretch of walking is truly delightful in the spring. After that, you'll embark on a lovely countryside loop with extra sections of woodland, a visit to the small village of Chapmore End where there is a lovely little village pub to enjoy and then a long walk alongside the River Beane to get back to Stapleford. Refreshments: The Woodman, Chapmore End, Hertfordshire

Stapleford
6 miles
This third option is a truly wonderful and varied adventure that fully explores this lovely region of Hertfordshire Countryside. Like the second route, it also enjoys the springtime flower displays, woodlands, peaceful countryside, rivers and the pub in the charming small village of Chapmore End. However, this option extends that route and also heads further to the north to follow the footpath through the gorgeous Woodhall Park where the Heath Mount School is located, and then heads back to join the second route along a quiet country lane. Refreshments: The Woodman, Chapmore End, Hertfordshire

Tewin
1.5 miles
This shortest route option is a simple family-friendly stroll in the countryside to the west of Tewin. You will enjoy some peaceful open countryside, a visit to the pretty church, a short walk through Westley wood and of course a stroll through the pretty village of Tewin where you'll find a nice pub for refreshments. Refreshments: The Rose & Crown, Tewin

Tewin
1.75 miles
The village of Tewin is spoilt for nice walks, and this second option is another short walk that explores the Hertfordshire countryside to the east of the village. You'll walk out of the village, going down the hill and enjoying nice views as you go, and then you'll enjoy a nice walk through the pretty Lamb Dell Wood. You'll then climb back up towards the village and visit the pretty St Peter's church before heading back into Tewin via the nice pub! Refreshments: The Rose & Crown, Tewin

Tewin
2 miles
This third option is another short loop and this one explores the countryside to the south of the village. You'll still enjoy some pretty countryside on this route and the village itself with it's pub. However, the main reason to choose this route is it visits the Tewin Bury Farm where you'll find a nice farm shop and various restaurants and cafes. Refreshments: The Rose & Crown, Tewin The Cowshed Bar & Restaurant, Tewin Bury Farm

Tewin
2.25 miles
This is our last short walk option from Tewin. This one heads west from the village and it's more of a simple open countryside walk with a long stretch heading out into the arable farmland there. It's a less varied walk, but great for exercise and fresh air. This option also has the added benefit of visiting both pubs in the village in the last stretch of the walk as you head back to the start through Upper Tewin. Refreshments: The Rose & Crown, Tewin The Plume of Feathers, Tewin

Tewin
3.25 miles
The fifth route option from Tewin basically stitches a few of the shorter walks together to create a slightly longer and varied adventure in the countryside around the village. This one enjoys the long stretches of open countryside from the fourth walk, the cafes and farm shop from the third walk, the views and pretty Lamb Dell Wood from the second walk, and of course the village of Tewin itself with it's nice pub. Refreshments: The Rose & Crown, Tewin The Cowshed Bar & Restaurant, Tewin Bury Farm

Tewin
4.75 miles
This sixth route option is basically the same route as the fifth route, but the open countryside section of the walk is extended by a couple of kilometres for those of you that want to stretch your legs a bit more on your walk. Refreshments: The Rose & Crown, Tewin The Cowshed Bar & Restaurant, Tewin Bury Farm

Tewin
8 miles
This final route option is an epic adventure in the wonderful countryside between the pretty villages of Tewin and Burnham Green. You'll enjoy the countryside, farm shops and woodland that you'll find in the shorter walks from Tewin, but the walk then heads north to the village of Burnham Green where you'll find a lovely pub about half way around the walk. It then heads back through various woodlands and more pretty countryside to the start point in Tewin where there is a another pub if you need more refreshments. Refreshments: The Rose & Crown, Tewin The Cowshed Bar & Restaurant, Tewin Bury Farm The White Horse, Burnham Green, Hertfordshire

Therfield
2 miles
This first route option is a simple and relatively flat family-friendly countryside stroll around the pretty village of Therfield. You'll walk through the open arable farmlands between the villages of Therfield and Kelshall and you'll visit the pretty church when you're in Kelshall itself. Then, perhaps the best part of this walk, is the fact that you'll be able to enjoy one of our favourite Hertfordshire Pubs, The Fox and Duck, after your walk. Refreshments: The Fox & Duck, Therfield

Therfield
4 miles
The second route option is basically a simple extension to the first walk route that explores the countryside to the south of the village of Therfield. The extension doesn't add a huge amount of variety to the first walk, as the extra distance is mainly through more peaceful open countryside, but it does add some extra walking and this will work up a bigger appetite for your return to the pub after your walk. Refreshments: The Fox & Duck, Therfield

Therfield
4.25 miles
This third route option is the 'glory walk' from the pretty village of Therfield. This, coupled with the fact that it starts and ends at a wonderful and quintessentially English country village pub, makes it one of our favourite walks in Hertfordshire. This option heads in the opposite direction from the first two routes, taking you on a long adventure to the north of the village. As soon as you leave the village the walk starts heading on a long downhill walk towards Royston and you'll enjoy wonderful sweeping views as you walk. Refreshments: The Fox & Duck, Therfield Then at the bottom of the hill you'll wander through the pretty woodlands of Therfield Heath, before then starting the long and picturesque climb back up the hill towards the village. Of course the long hill is quite a strenuous walk, but that will make your reward at the Fox and Duck all the more enjoyable.

Wareside
3.75 miles
This is a lovely circular and relatively flat ramble in the countryside to the north east of the village of Wareside. You'll enjoy plenty of peaceful open countryside on this route, a stroll on a public footpath through the grounds of Blakesware Manor, and of course a visit to either of the lovely pubs in the village of Wareside itself. Refreshments: The Chequers Inn, Wareside The White Horse, Wareside, Hertfordshire

Wareside
4.75 miles
If you have a little bit more time, then this second route option is basically an extension to the first walk in the pretty countryside to the northeast of Wareside. It might not offer a lot more in terms of extra distance, but the extension adds a walk over Barrow Hill with some nice views and a stroll along the winding River Ash making it a more varied and pretty option. Refreshments: The Chequers Inn, Wareside The White Horse, Wareside

Wareside
5.5 miles
This third option heads in the opposite direction to the other two routes and takes you on a long and very scenic walk in the more undulating countryside to the south of Wareside. You'll enjoy a stroll alongside the winding River Ash, lots of open countryside with sweeping views, a walk through the impressive Easneye Wood and a walk around the village of Warerside with it's two lovely pubs. Refreshments: The Chequers Inn, Wareside The White Horse, Wareside

Wareside
8.75 miles
This final route option is basically an epic adventure in the wonderful undulating countryside surrounding Wareside. In essence, it joins together the second and third routes to create one big long walk for those of you that really want to stretch your legs before enjoying a pub lunch in one of the village's pubs. Refreshments: The Chequers Inn, Wareside The White Horse, Wareside

Waterford Heath
0.75 miles
This first route is a short family-friendly stroll around the northern section of the wonderful Waterford Heath Nature Reserve in Hertfordshire. It's a great one for the kids as you'll first go on a little adventure up into the woodlands surrounding the reserve, before then descending down into the open heathland where you'll visit a large sculpture of what they will believe is a 'real Dinosaur' egg.

Waterford Heath
1.5 miles to 5 miles

Welwyn Garden City
1 mile to 12.5 miles

Wilbury Hill
1.75 miles
This is a lovely short family-friendly pub walk from the Wilbury Hill car park. There is a little bit of woodland and a picnic site to enjoy at the start, but then the walk basically takes you on a long sweeping downhill walk along the Icknield Way Trail that gives you great views of the wonderful Lavender Farm. You can then visit the Farm itself at the bottom of the hill for a fee if you wish, before the walk then lops back up the hill to the start point where there is then a little diversion to a pub for food and refreshments. Refreshments: The Wilbury, Letchworth, Hertfordshire

Wilbury Hill
3.25 miles
This second route option is basically an extension to the first route that still enjoys the wonderful downhill walk past the Lavender Farm. However, this route then takes you further along the Icknield Way Trail until it reaches the village of Ickleford where there's another lovely pub which is half way around the route. Refreshments: The Old George, Ickleford The Plume of Feathers, Ickleford The Wilbury, Letchworth, Hertfordshire