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Walters Close Open Space

14 ha

📷 David Howard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome14 ha

Getting here

51.72771, -0.09207

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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
  • 🌿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
Parking

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +52 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blue Tit, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +52 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Bramble, Pedunculate Oak, Blackthorn +25 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Bluebell, Bramble, Creeping Cinquefoil +222 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green Shieldbug, Box Tree Moth, Gatekeeper +116 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Green Shieldbug, Box Tree Moth, Gatekeeper +116 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

15 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Red TrailWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Short TrailWalking route
Named routeListed length 1.3Round tripLocal walking route
London to Walsingham - stage 02Walking route
Named routeRef LW02Local walking route
Hertfordshire WayWalking route267 km

Long distance path

Named routeLength 267 kmRegional walking route
Hertfordshire Chain WalkWalking route

Not waymarked

Named routeRegional walking route
Tanfield Yardpublic footpath · 128 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 128 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Tanfield Farmpublic footpath · 160 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 160 mPath type: service
Tanfield Farmpublic footpath · 153 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 153 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
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Cycling

22 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cycleway 20Cycling route
Named routeRef C20Regional cycle route
N/ACycling route172 m
Named routeLength 172 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route999 m
Named routeLength 999 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
N/ACycling route639 m
Named routeLength 639 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route45 m
Named routeLength 45 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route59 m
Named routeLength 59 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Dahlia Close, Hammond Street

📷 David Howard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Dahlia Close, Hammond Street

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🏞️NORTHAW GREAT WOODCountry park3.5 km→🦉NORTHAW GREAT WOOD COUNTRY PARKNature reserve3.5 km→🌱Cheshunt ParkUrban park3.1 km→🌱Northaw Great WoodUrban park3.5 km→🦉TOP FIELD AND COZENS GROVENature reserve4.6 km→✦Stocking Lane moated siteHistoric site3.5 km→

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