Welwyn Garden City Golf Club
Getting here
51.80367, -0.22430
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
- ⛳Golf 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
- ⛳Golf 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
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Golf
Very strong match
Golf course
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Little Egret, Green Sandpiper, Magpie +64 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Little Egret, Green Sandpiper, Magpie +64 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Green-veined White, Common Darter +32 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Green-veined White, Common Darter +32 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Common Feather-moss, Small Balsam, Skullcap +16 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Common Feather-moss, Small Balsam, Skullcap +16 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
14 signed routes nearby · 32 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.
Above the Lea ValleyWalking route6.5 km
From quiet woods to expansive views over the Lea valley, this walk includes Gustard Wood at the northern tip of Wheathampstead and the Grade I splendour of Mackerye End.
Hertfordshire WayWalking route267 km
Long distance path
Garrod Walkpublic footpath · 494 m
🚴Cycling
107 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
4 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Dawson Waybridleway · 271 m
Dawson Waybridleway · 243 m
Dawson Waybridleway · 6 m
Wildlife to spot
Photos
![High Oaks Road, Welwyn Garden City [2]](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/72/67/3726776_dc1af351.jpg)
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