Walk 196: South Mimms North Loop

2.8 miles (4.5 km) with 71m of total ascent

North Mymms restricted byway 3 between points 2 & 3

This short walk starts at The Black Horse in South Mimms then heads through the beautiful Mymmshall Wood and Hawkshead Wood before looping back across fields offering wide open views across south Hertfordshire. There is 630m of lane walking at the start, but it's a quiet lane and we didn't encounter any traffic.

Walk 83: North Mymms South Long Loop

4.3 miles (6.9 km) with 103m total ascent

The view between points 6 & 7

Enjoy a gentle circular walk from St Mary’s, North Mymms. Explore scenic woods, historic wells, and quiet valleys on this charming Hertfordshire trail.

Walk 65: Mimmshall Brook Loop

8.4 miles (13.6 km) with 177m total ascent

 

This walk retraces parts of the route of a Victorian ramble through North Mymms written in 1893. We've adapted it considerably, and have chosen public footpaths to avoid main roads. Along the route you will come across a bridge over Mimmshall Brook which is said to be haunted by the ghosts of Dick Turpin and a local witch, and is plagued by a swarm of 'repulsive' black flies. But don't worry, we didn't see a thing when we visited.

Walk 51: Mymmshall Wood Loop

3 miles (4.7 km) with 91m total ascent

The path through Mymmshall Wood towards the end of the walk

A pleasant circular walk through pine woods, oak woodland, over open fields and down footpaths through deep hedgerows. In July and August look out for the Purple Emperor butterfly along the way. There are no pubs along this route, but two close by. The route does cross fields where sheep graze. There are notices during lambing season to keep dogs on leads. The starting point is 1.8 miles SW from Brookmans Park station by road. This route offers plenty of shade during hot summer days if started before 07:30. After that, points 1 to 2 and 3 to 4 are exposed to the sun.

Walk 32: Brookmans Park South-West Loop

7.8 miles (12.5 km) with 140m total ascent

 

An undulating walk heading S from Brookmans Park through a local nature reserve, across a disused golf course, over a pine wood hill, and back to Brookmans Park. The route involves quite a bit of hill climbing and some paths can be muddy after rain.