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Knebworth Country Park

1 ha

📷 Jim Osley · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifePicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.87254, -0.21722

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦50+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Magpie
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • ☕The Garden Terrace Tea Room — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

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

Best for

12 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Jackdaw +47 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Jackdaw +47 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Picnic day out

café, toilets, car park

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Wood Anemone, Bramble, Creeping Bent +80 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Wood Anemone, Bramble, Creeping Bent +80 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Family friendly

café, toilets

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

20 signed routes nearby · 22 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
STOOP Link Path 2 - Stevenage Outer Orbital Path LinkWalking route

A link from Stevenage to the STOOP path (at approx 3 o'clock on clockface)

Named route
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
Woodland TrailWalking route
Named 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
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Cycling

32 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 12Cycling route
Named routeRef 12National 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
Main RouteCycling route769 m
Named routeRef 12Length 769 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route337 m
Named routeRef 12Length 337 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

London Transport bus, Knebworth Country Park

📷 Jim Osley · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

London Transport bus, Knebworth Country Park

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✦KNEBWORTHHistoric site200 m→🏞️KNEBWORTHCountry park300 m→🌱Fairlands Valley ParkUrban park4 km→🌱Knebworth Country ParkUrban park200 m→🌱Town Centre GardensUrban park3.7 km→🌱The Walled GardenUrban park200 m→

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