Welwyn Playing Fields
Getting here
51.82729, -0.21791
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
- ⚽Playing fields is at its best in summer here
- 🛝Playground 105m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ⚽Playing fields is at its best in summer here
- 🛝Playground 105m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Magpie +56 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Magpie +56 more · last seen 2026
Playing fields
Very strong match
Playing field
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Dandelion, Common Sorrel, Rough Hawkbit +11 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Ringlet +62 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Ringlet +62 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Yorkshire-fog, Cock's-foot, Red Fescue +74 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Yorkshire-fog, Cock's-foot, Red Fescue +74 more · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
15 signed routes nearby · 13 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.
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
STOOP Link Path 4 - Stevenage Outer Orbital Path LinkWalking route
A link from Stevenage to the STOOP path (at approx 6 o'clock on clockface)
Hobbs Hillpublic footpath · 53 m
Ottway Walkpublic footpath · 48 m
Hobbs Hillpublic footpath · 203 m
🚴Cycling
74 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
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
Chilterns CyclewayCycling route
Main RouteCycling route52 m
Wildlife to spot
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