Getting here
51.84444, -0.23166
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
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking 234m away — 10 car parks within reach
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking 234m away — 10 car parks within reach
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: Route 12
Forest walks
Good match
Public woodland
Wildlife
Weak signal
Conifer plantation — limited but present wildlife
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
16 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 5 - Stevenage Outer Orbital PathWalking route
Link from Stevenage to the STOOP path (at approx 8 o'clock on clockface)
🚴Cycling
53 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Ayot GreenwayCycling route
Route 12Cycling route
NCN National Route 57Cycling route
Recreational Cycle Route 16Cycling route
Local circular? cycle route
Chilterns CyclewayCycling route
Main RouteCycling route53 m
🐴Horse riding
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
The Openingrestricted byway · 108 m
Wildlife to spot
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