Well-marked tracks, wide, open views
5.9 miles (9.5 km)
This walk has some great views across the north Hertfordshire countryside. It follows many well-defined tree-lined tracks and footpaths. It starts in the village of Benington where there is a pub, The Bell, close to the start and finish point.
Directions
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Map for Walk 102: Benington NE Loop
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Benington footpath 14 mentioned in point 1 above
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The lane to Cabbage Green mentioned in point 2 above Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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Benington footpath 6 mentioned in point 3 above Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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Benington bridleway 4 mentioned in point 4 above Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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Benington bridleway 36 as it opens up and heads NE, point 6 below Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
7: Turn left on the lane and head NE for 200m until you reach Bassus Green. Follow the lane as it bends left and heads NW for 280m until you meet a track on the right.
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Walkern BOAT 29 mentioned in point 8 below Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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The left turn for Walkern UCR 3 mentioned in point 9 below Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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Turn right on Ardeley bridleway 9 mentioned in point 10 below Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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Ardeley BOAT 4 mentioned in point 11 below Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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The point where you continue straight on Ardeley BOAT 4 mentioned in point 11 above Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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The T-junction mentioned in point 12 above Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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The junction mentioned in point 14 below Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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The junction mentioned in point 15 below Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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The footpath fork mentioned in point 16 below Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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The footpath and tree mentioned in point 17 below
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18: Cross another field, now on Walkern footpath 6, and head SW for 460m before crossing a third field for 230m until you meet Clay End Road.
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Walkern BOAT 31 mentioned in point 19 below
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20: Take this byway and head SW for 200m until you reach a junction.
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Turn right at the hedge and then left on Benington bridleway 10
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Turn right in the woods on Benington bridleway 10
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