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Getting here
51.81030, -0.21691
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Strong match
Nature reserve
Wildlife
Strong match
Nature reserve
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — nature reserve
Forest walks
Strong match
Nature reserve
Seasonal nature
Good match
Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: Route 12
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
14 signed routes nearby · 55 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
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.
Lea Valley WalkWalking 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.
Hertfordshire WayWalking route267 km
Long distance path
Hertfordshire Chain WalkWalking route
Not waymarked
Monks Walkpublic footpath · 305 m
Garrod Walkpublic footpath · 494 m
Monks Walkpublic footpath · 30 m
🚴Cycling
91 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN12 proposed reroutingCycling route
Ayot GreenwayCycling route
Route 12Cycling route
Route 61Cycling route34 km
Route 61 travels from Maidenhead to Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City and Hertford before arriving near Hoddesdon.
NCN National Route 57Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route52 m
🐴Horse riding
16 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Dawson Waybridleway · 6 m
Dawson Waybridleway · 271 m
Dawson Waybridleway · 243 m
About this nature reserve
Sherrardspark Wood is a 73-hectare local nature reserve in Welwyn Hatfield, Eastern, England. The woodlands are rich in biodiversity, with many paths available for walking, and it is a known habitat for deer and various bird species.
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