Getting here
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Swift, Woodpigeon, Jay +58 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Swift, Woodpigeon, Jay +58 more · last seen 2025
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Hairy Curtain Crust, Fairy Ring Champignon, Schizopora radula +12 more · last seen 2017; Fungi — Hairy Curtain Crust, Fairy Ring Champignon, Schizopora radula +12 more · last seen 2017
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Hawthorn, Pedunculate Oak, Bramble +10 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Common Darter, Box Tree Moth +116 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Common Darter, Box Tree Moth +116 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Hawthorn, Ash, Pedunculate Oak +80 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Hawthorn, Ash, Pedunculate Oak +80 more · last seen 2024
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
14 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Hatfield Forest Walk, Hatfield ForestWalking route2.7 km
Circular walk around the lake and then through the forest. Paths can get muddy after wet weather. Dogs welcome, please keep dogs on lead near livestock and around the lake.
Hertfordshire WayWalking route267 km
Long distance path
Forest WayWalking route
Capability Brown Walk, Hatfield ForestWalking route3 km
Circular trail explores the Georgian highlights of Hatfield Forest and influences of architect Capability Brown. Mostly level ground, some tree routes and gates. Paths can get muddy. Dogs on leads near livestock and around the lake.
Parks and Beyond Green RouteWalking route4.2 km
🚴Cycling
30 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 16Cycling route
Regional Route 50Cycling route
N/ACycling route17 m
N/ACycling route202 m
Main RouteCycling route47 m
Main RouteCycling route337 m
🐴Horse riding
7 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Peachey Walkbridleway · 8 m
Peachey Walkbridleway · 387 m
Wood Lanebridleway · 69 m
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