Walk 118: Dane End NE Loop

Rolling hills, winding byways, open views

7.2 miles (11.6km)

This is a really good walk across the rolling countryside of north-east Hertfordshire following wooded byways, bridleways and footpaths with clear views across open fields. There are one or two paths across fields that can be muddy after being ploughed, in particular the paths between points seven and eight and nine and 10. We recommend you take a compass and map on all our walks. This walk shares a short section with walk 117 in this series.

Walk 117: Dane End N Loop

Wide byways, open views, quiet stretches

4.7 miles (7.6km)

This is a pleasant walk through the parishes of Little Munden and Great Munden following wooded byways, bridleways and footpaths across farmland. It's an undulating walk with wide open views. It's mainly good under foot except for one or two short stretches across fields which, after being ploughed, can be a bit sticky and hard to navigate. So please take a map and a compass to ensure you stay on track.

Walk 116: Frithsden NW Loop

Rolling hills, woodland, and a lovely pub

5.9 miles (9.5 km)

Great Gaddesden bridleway 10 mentioned in point 4 below
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This is an excellent walk which mixes woodland, hills, valleys, cute hamlets, and open views across the undulating Hertfordshire countryside. It starts and ends at a pub that serves lovely food and superb beer. The route passes through Frithsden Beeches. Be prepared for several ups and downs; you need to be able to climb hills for this walk. And it can be muddy in places, so if you are worried about slipping you might want to take a stick.

Walk 115: Hertfordshire Marathon Loop

Marathon-length circular ideal for charity fundraisers

26 miles (41.8km)

Rolling fields along part of the Hertfordshire Marathon Loop

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We created this walk following a request from friends who asked us to create a 26-mile circular walk through the Hertfordshire countryside which they could use to raise funds for the National Autistic Society  They wanted a marathon-length circular walk along footpaths, bridleways, byways and lanes. The Hertfordshire Marathon Loop is designed for anyone who wants to walk a marathon in aid of charity.

Walk 114: Little Offley Loop

Great views, good tracks, rolling countryside

4.4 miles (7.1 km) - 105m of ascent

The view just before point 2 in the directions below
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This walk starts with a steady climb along a track that runs along the border between NW Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. As you climb you will pass Deacon Hill a site of special scientific interest on your right and then, when you reach the Pegsdon Hills and Hoo Bit nature reserve, also on your right, you will then turn left staying in Hertfordshire. There is a permissive path out of the car park if you want to explore Deacon Hill after the walk. We have added a detour, in orange, for those with enough energy to take on this extra 1.5 miles at the end of the walk.

Walk 113: Aldbury East Loop

Shaded woodland walking

3.3 miles (5.3 km) - 105m of ascent

This walk starts and ends in the village of Aldbury. The beginning of the walk involves a steep climb and there is a steep descent at the end. The route goes through the Ashridge Estate, a 5,000 acre National Trust property. The route passes the Bridgewater Monument. It's a shaded walk, mostly through woodland on bridleways and footpaths.

Walk 112: Sarratt West Loop

Stunning countryside along the River Chess

5.2 miles (8.3 km) - 130m of ascent

The River Chess from the Chess Valley Walk
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A lovely walk from the village of Sarratt down to the River Chess then following the river NW and up through woodland taking in parts of The Chiltern Way and The Chess Valley Walk. There is a lot of up and down, so this walk is not for those unable to negotiate steep hills. There are two pubs in Sarratt close to the start/finish point, The Boot and The Cricketers, both serving food, and there is another pub along the way, The Cock Inn, which also serves food.