Getting here
51.84594, -0.21193
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Robin +46 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Robin +46 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Meadow Brown, Small White, Gatekeeper +39 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Small White, Gatekeeper +39 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Shepherd's-purse, Woolly Thistle, Common Ragwort +9 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Shepherd's-purse, Woolly Thistle, Common Ragwort +9 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
18 signed routes nearby · 20 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
STOOP Link Path 3 - Stevenage Outer Orbital Path LinkWalking route
A link from Stevenage to the STOOP path (at approx 4 o'clock on clockface)
Old Railway & River LeaWalking route7.9 km
After a brief visit to the remains of Wheathampstead railway station, the walk follows the Ayot Greenway (route of the Permanent Way) to Ayot Green. The return journey follows the course of the River Lea.
Wheathampstead to Shaw's Corner Circular Walk, Shaw's CornerWalking route12.2 km
Mostly easy walking across established footpaths and fields. There are some steps along the route, and a steep gully at section 2. Assistance dogs only at Shaw's Corner.
Hertfordshire WayWalking route267 km
Long distance path
STOOP Link Path 5 - Stevenage Outer Orbital PathWalking route
Link from Stevenage to the STOOP path (at approx 8 o'clock on clockface)
Danesbury Park Roadpublic footpath · 137 m
Danesbury Lanepublic footpath · 57 m
🚴Cycling
51 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Ayot GreenwayCycling route
Route 12Cycling route
NCN National Route 57Cycling route
Chilterns CyclewayCycling route
Main RouteCycling route53 m
Main RouteCycling route40 m
Wildlife to spot
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