Plants — Dandelion, Common Sorrel, Rough Hawkbit +11 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Varies
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Bird watching
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Magpie +43 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Magpie +43 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Yorkshire-fog, Cock's-foot, Red Fescue +58 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Yorkshire-fog, Cock's-foot, Red Fescue +58 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Free
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Meadow Brown, Small White, Gatekeeper +33 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Small White, Gatekeeper +33 more · last seen 2025
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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16 signed routes nearby · 13 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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
Above the Lea ValleyWalking route6.5 km▾
From quiet woods to expansive views over the Lea valley, this walk includes Gustard Wood at the northern tip of Wheathampstead and the Grade I splendour of Mackerye End.
Named routeLength 6.5 kmRound 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
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Cycling
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51 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Ayot GreenwayCycling route▾
Named route
Route 12Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
NCN National Route 57Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 57National Cycle Network
Recreational Cycle Route 16Cycling route▾
Local circular? cycle route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Chilterns CyclewayCycling route▾
Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route53 m▾
Named routeRef 12Length 53 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding
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1 public path nearby
Public paths
The Openingrestricted byway · 108 m▾
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 108 mSurface paving_stonesPath type: residential
