🌞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
🅿️Parking 187m away — 8 car parks within reach
🌤️ 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
🅿️Parking 187m away — 8 car parks within reach
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
🚲Bike parking🅿️Parking
Best for
6 activities
🦅
Bird watching
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🐶
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — nature reserve
Free
🌲
Forest walks
Strong match
Nature reserve
Free
🍂
Seasonal nature
Good match
Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats
Free
🧺
Picnic day out
Moderate match
Nature reserve — public outdoor space
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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18 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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)
Named route
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.
Named routeLength 7.9 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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.
Named routeLength 12.2 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Hertfordshire WayWalking route267 km▾
Long distance path
Named routeLength 267 kmRegional walking route
STOOP Link Path 5 - Stevenage Outer Orbital PathWalking route▾
Link from Stevenage to the STOOP path (at approx 8 o'clock on clockface)
Named routeLocal walking route
Danesbury Park Roadpublic footpath · 137 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 137 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Danesbury Lanepublic footpath · 57 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 57 mSurface pavedPath type: residential
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Cycling
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75 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Ayot GreenwayCycling route▾
Named route
Route 12Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
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
NCN National Route 57Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 57National Cycle Network
Chilterns CyclewayCycling route▾
Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route52 m▾
Named routeRef 12Length 52 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
About this nature reserve
Danesbury Park is a Local Nature Reserve stretching 25 hectares in Welwyn Hatfield, Eastern, England. The park combines woodlands and wetlands, creating a habitat for various bird species, and a network of trails for walking and nature study.
