Walk 250: Northchurch Common Loop

4.1 miles (6.6 km) with 96m of total ascent

Northchurch footpath 31 approaching point 3 in the walk

This is a lovely walk through ancient woodland and across common land. It follows one of the Ashridge Estate's boundary paths for part of the route before branching off across arable land. The walk starts and finishes in the Northchurch Common car park.

Walk 131: Frithsden East Loop

4.9 miles (7.9km) with 205m of total ascent

Great Gaddesden footpath 67 crossing Nettleden Road (point 8)

This is the second walk in our collection that starts and finishes at The Alford Arms in the hamlet of Frithsden. The other, Walk 116: Frithsden NW Loop (5.9 miles), explores the countryside to the west, this one explores the footpaths and byways to the east. It’s a hilly walk, so be prepared for some serious ups and downs, but it’s worth it for the views.

Walk 116: Frithsden North-West Loop

5.9 miles (9.5 km) with 176m total ascent

Great Gaddesden bridleway 10 mentioned in point 4

This walk mixes woodland, hills, valleys, cute hamlets, and open views across the undulating Hertfordshire countryside. It starts and ends at a pub. 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. The walk crosses a golf course.