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Roman remains S of Hansteads House, Netherwyld Farm

5 ha

📷 John Walton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

HeritageDogsHiking
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

Getting here

51.69705, -0.34778

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕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

Best for

3 activities

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: River Ver Trail

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

19 signed routes nearby · 13 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Ver Valley Walk 7Walking route

The Watermeadow Walk

Named routeRef Ver 7Local walking route
Ver Valley Walk 8Walking route

The Confluence Walk

Named routeRef Ver 8Local walking route
River Ver TrailWalking route

17 mile footpath along the River Ver

Named routeRegional walking route
Manor StrollWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Hertfordshire WayWalking route267 km

Long distance path

Named routeLength 267 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

59 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
St Albans Green RingCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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
Shenley CircuitCycling route
Named routeRound tripLocal cycle route
N/ACycling route28 m
Named routeLength 28 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route105 m
Named routeRef 6Length 105 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

14 public paths nearby

Public paths
Commonmeadow Lanerestricted byway · 399 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 399 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Bridleway Ford at Smug Oak

📷 John Walton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Bridleway Ford at Smug Oak

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Greenwood ParkUrban park3.6 km→✦NAPSBURY HOSPITALHistoric site3.8 km→🌱Garston ParkUrban park2.3 km→🌱St Albans United Reformed ChurchUrban park3.8 km→🌱Leavesden Country Park (North Side)Urban park4 km→🌱Leavesden Country ParkUrban park4 km→

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