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Knebworth Country Park

3 ha

📷 Humphrey Bolton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

51.88191, -0.20556

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦59+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Magpie
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 342m away — 12 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Jackdaw +56 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Jackdaw +56 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug, 14-spot Ladybird +29 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Green Shieldbug, 14-spot Ladybird +29 more · last seen 2025

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 12

Varies

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

21 signed routes nearby · 4 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
STOOP Link Path 8 - Stevenage Outer Orbital Path LinkWalking route

Link from Stevenage to the STOOP path (at approx 11 o'clock on clockface)

Named routeLocal walking 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
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Cycling

34 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
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
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km
Named routeRef 12Length 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Turning area at the entrance to Knebworth Park

📷 Humphrey Bolton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Turning area at the entrance to Knebworth Park

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Nearby places

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🏞️KNEBWORTHCountry park1.1 km→✦KNEBWORTHHistoric site1.2 km→🌱Fairlands Valley ParkUrban park2.6 km→🌱Knebworth Country ParkUrban park1.3 km→🌱Town Centre GardensUrban park2.5 km→🌱Knebworth Country ParkUrban park1.1 km→

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