Walk 293: Hexton Long Loop

7.9 miles (12.7 km) with 153m of total ascent

The Icknield Way soon after point 19 in the walk

This is a lovely walk which criss-crosses the border between Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire four times as we explore parts of the Barton Hills and Pegsdon Hills which were not visited on our two previous routes in the area. The new route combines parts of the two shorter walks but follows different paths, and the previously walked paths are walked in reverse. If you are planning to try this route make sure you pick a dry and clear day, preferably with sunny skies because the views are wonderful.

Walk 213: Buntingford East Long Loop

7.1 miles (11.5 km) with 157m of total ascent

A bridleway on the return leg to Buntingford

This walk has a fair amount of up and down and offers some great open views across the north Hertfordshire Countryside. You will cross the River Rib and the River Quin twice.

This is a longer version of another walk in our collection and shares the same lanes and paths for 900m at the start before branching off on rights of way which we have previously not featured. There is also one section where you will be walking along footpaths and byways which we have walked before but in the opposite direction, so the views are completely different.

Walk 199: Knebworth North-West Long Loop

7.6 miles (12.3km) with 153m of total ascent

The gate at point 15 in the walk

This is a lovely walk across the rolling countryside north-west of Knebworth. We have created a shorter version of this route, Walk 255: Knebworth North-West Short Loop which is 5.4 miles (8.7 km) with 101m of total ascent.

This longer route follows well-defined paths over open farmland and passes through deep woodland where you will pass ancient burial mounds from the Bronze Age and Roman period. The walk starts and finishes at Knebworth train station and has been added to our list of station-to-station linear walks for those who want to access walks via public transport rather than taking a car.

Walk 185: Wheathampstead West Loop

6.5 miles (10.5 km) with 151m of total ascent

The route between points 4 & 5

This lovely walk climbs out of the valley of the River Lea from Wheathampstead up to Gustard Wood and then across undulating countryside with excellent views to the south. The route then drops down to pass through the Batford Springs Nature Reserve before heading back to Wheathampstead along the track of the former Hertford, Luton and Dunstable Railway. There are several pubs at the start and finish point as well as one near the halfway point. The starting point is 2.5 miles E from Harpenden station by road.

Walk 172: Breachwood Green North-East Loop

6.1 miles (9.8 km) with 161m of total ascent

The views to the NW between points 9 & 10

This is a lovely walk that takes in parts of three other routes in our collection but walked in reverse and creating a wholly different experience. It is so good we even considered doing it the following day. We had a lovely pint at The Plough in Ley Green at the halfway point.

The walk crosses Kingswalden Park, where there are an estimated 300 oak trees, many about 400 years old. One is called the Domesday Oak because it is thought to be more than 1,000 years old. This walk across the rolling Chiltern Hills (be ready for some steep up and down) starts and finishes at The Red Lion in Breachwood Green, where we have enjoyed refreshments on previous walks. You will hear the sound of air traffic taking off and landing at nearby Luton airport, but it's worth putting up with for the views across open countryside that this walk offers.

Walk 152: Breachwood Green North Loop

6.1 miles (9.9km) with 151m of total ascent

Offley footpath 4 between points 5 & 6

This is a lovely walk through the rolling countryside east of Luton airport. There are a couple of footpaths which were overgrown when we did this walk in July 2021. We always carry a stick and a pair of secateurs to push back any nettles or cut back any overhanging brambles. Long trousers would probably be a good idea. All the footpaths were passable when we did the walk.

Walk 136: Shenley West Long Loop

6.6 miles (10.5 km) with 161m of total ascent

The ford and bridge just before point 11

This walks starts in Shenley Park before exploring the countryside between Shenley and Radlett. The route crosses rolling countryside but also includes some walking along residential roads, alongside main roads with pedestrian pavements, and walking along rights-of-way close to a railway line.

Walk 72: Essendon to North Mymms Linear

7.8 miles (12.5 km) with 158m of total ascent

The bridleway between points 4 and 5

This walk starts in the village of Essendon, drops down to the Lea Valley, follows the Lea Valley Walk W for about a mile before heading S through the rolling countryside between Essendon, West End, Wildhill, and Bell Bar. There are two end options, Brookmans Park Station or Welham Green Station.