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Aldenham Golf Course

11 ha

📷 Jim Osley · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome11 ha

Getting here

51.68436, -0.35521

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🛝Playground 287m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Bird watching

Grazing marsh — lapwing, redshank, snipe and wintering wildfowl; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Carrion Crow +43 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Waterside walks

Grazing marsh and ditches — waterside walking

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

20 signed routes nearby · 17 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route

Napton to Coy Carp section

Named routeRegional walking route
Ver Valley Walk 7Walking route

The Watermeadow Walk

Named routeRef Ver 7Local walking route
Ver Valley Walk 8Walking route

The Confluence Walk

Named routeRef Ver 8Local walking route
Watling Chase Timberland TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Shenley Route 5Walking route
Named routeRef 5Local walking route
Wall Hall Drivepublic footpath · 218 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 218 mPath type: unclassified
Wall Hall Drivepublic footpath · 254 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 254 mPath type: residential
Wall Hall Drivepublic footpath · 20 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 20 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

65 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Shenley CircuitCycling route
Named routeRound tripLocal cycle route
Route 61Cycling route34 km

Route 61 travels from Maidenhead to Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City and Hertford before arriving near Hoddesdon.

Named routeRef 61Length 34 kmNational Cycle Network
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
N/ACycling route28 m
Named routeLength 28 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route65 m
Named routeRef 6Length 65 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route105 m
Named routeRef 6Length 105 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

15 public paths nearby

Public paths
Crab Lanebridleway · 134 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 134 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway
Otterspool Lanebridleway · 597 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 597 mSurface pavedPath type: service
Blackbirds Lanerestricted byway · 146 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 146 mPath type: service
Otterspool Lanebridleway · 195 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 195 mPath type: service
Blackbirds Lanerestricted byway · 890 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 890 mPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Aldenham : Wall Hall

📷 Jim Osley · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Aldenham : Wall Hall

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✦ALDENHAM HOUSEHistoric site4.7 km→🌱Greenwood ParkUrban park5 km→🌱Garston ParkUrban park1.9 km→🌱Leavesden Country Park (South Side)Urban park4 km→🌱Leavesden Country Park (South Side)Urban park4 km→🌱Leavesden Country ParkUrban park4 km→

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