7.1 miles (11.4 km) with 49m total ascent
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We have archived this walk following feedback from a regular user of Hertfordshire Walker saying the crossing of the A414 is too dangerous. Please choose a different walk from the collection of 300 free walks.
Paragraph 5 (last but one line) - I think you turn left, rather than right, when coming onto Tollgate Road for the first time
ReplyDeleteThanks Harry, I've made the edit. So glad you pointed it out. Hope it didn't spoil your walk. David
DeleteVery pleasant walk with a blend of sunny and shady parts. The railway walk is a source of fascination, especially if you've never seen it before. At the moment some of the fields after North Mymms seem to have been ploughed recently, which slows the pace down, unless you want to sprain something. The footpath at 6-7 strangely enough had a sign with nothing written on it at all, but the directional instructions are so clear that it's hard to go wrong.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed the walk, and yes, ploughed rights of way is a problem this time of the year. I love the railway section, too, especially the restored station.
DeleteThank you for these walks. This was a bit of an interesting time today. At the end of step 2, it seemed like footpath #30 rather than 32 was the one to follow, especially as 32 was under water.
ReplyDeleteThe lane at point 6 is flooded, but not impassable
At point 7,the entrance to the footpath has been obstructed by the builders of a new housing development, and the path is not easily traversable. I would recommend a detour.
Certainly a hearty afternoon's exercise!
Thanks for the feedback. You are right, the footpath between points 2 & 3 is North Mymms footpath 30, not 32. Thanks for pointing that out. I have corrected it. I knew building work was taking place around point 7, but have not walked this route for some time. I'd presumed the footpath was still open because it hadn't appeared in the list of rights of way closures which Hertfordshire County Council sends me every month. I will revisit and try to figure out a detour. If you haven't already done so please consider joining our Hertfordshire Walker Facebook group where fellow walkers are sharing their walking experiences and photos. Thanks again for the feedback. David
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