Farmland, parkland, and a river valley
4.7 miles (7.5 km)
A circular route in the Colne valley to the north of Aldenham taking in some old byways through farmland, paths through parkland, and a stretch alongside the River Colne with opportunities for dogs and children to paddle.
Directions
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Map for Walk 109: Aldenham Loop
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The footpath at the top of Red Lion Close at the start of the walk Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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The gate and right turn to Blackbirds Farm mentioned in point 1 above Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
Continue along Aldenham restricted byway 82, heading NW for 910m until you reach a T-junction at River Lodge.
3: Here you turn right on Aldenham restricted byway 22. Ignore the first path on the left and head NNW, NE then N for 430m to another track going off to your left. This is Aldenham footpath 24 (see image below).
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The left turn for Aldenham footpath 24 mentioned in point 3 above Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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Head N between the farm buildings until you reach a footpath after the last building on the left Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
5: Turn right at the farm and head N through the farm building on St Stephen footpath 51 for 40m looking out for a footpath on the left after the last farm building on your left.
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St Stephen footpath 50 to the left of the last farm building Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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St Stephen bridleway 9 mentioned in point 6 below Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
6: Turn left at this junction and head SE on St Stephen bridleway 9 for 330m looking out for a footpath on your right (see image below).
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The footpath on the right mentioned in point 6 above Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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Cross the track and head S and then SSW across the field Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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Don't cross the river at this point but turn sharp right before the bridge
Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0
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Turn left on the track and head WSW for 440m Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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Turn left after the cattle grid and head SE Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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The brook mentioned in point 9 above Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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A popular paddling spot for dogs and children between points 9 and 10 Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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The bridge over the River Colne mentioned in point 9 above Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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The gate leading to Aldenham footpath 16 mentioned below Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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The bench mentioned above where you turn right and head back to Aldenham village Image by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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The left turn back to Aldenham village mentioned above mage by Hertfordshire Walker released via Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |