Birds — Little Egret, Green Sandpiper, Jackdaw +69 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Little Egret, Green Sandpiper, Jackdaw +69 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 — Banded Demoiselle, Green-veined White, Red Admiral +45 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Green-veined White, Red Admiral +45 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: Route 12
Varies
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Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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13 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
Lea Valley WalkWalking route▾
Named routePoint-to-pointRegional 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
Hertfordshire Chain WalkWalking route▾
Not waymarked
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling
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111 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
NCN12 proposed reroutingCycling route▾
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
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
Main RouteCycling route52 m▾
Named routeRef 12Length 52 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
