Walk 238: Hertford Heath South-East Loop

2.7 miles (4.3km) with 47m of total ascent

Hertford Heath bridleway 4 between points 16 & 17

This short loop follows both public rights of way and other trails across Hertford Heath, Golding's Wood, and Much Wood. Those with children might enjoy exploring 'Hertford Heath Fairy Trail' between points 5 & 6 on the walk. The walk starts and finishes at The Goat pub/restaurant and passes close to The College Arms.

Walk 215: Little Amwell South-West Loop

3.9 miles (6.3 km) with 53m of total ascent

Hertford Heath footpath 9 between points 18 & 19

This lovely walk crosses two Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust nature reserves. You will visit part of Hertford Heath and then pass through Balls Wood before looping back along some well-defined footpaths over rolling and open countryside with great views. The walk starts and finishes at The Goat and passes The College Arms. The starting point is 1.7 miles SE from Hertford East Station by road.

Walk 167: Hertford Heath West Loop

5.7 miles (9.2 km) with 80m of total ascent

The path along Morgan's Walk between points 10 & 11

This walk starts and finishes at The Goat pub/restaurant in the village of Hertford Heath, where we had an excellent meal and pint at the end of our walk. The route then loops past the Fox Holes Farm shop before edging round the southern outskirts of Hertford then heading south passing three Herts & Middlesex Trust Wildlife Trust nature reserves. It then returns to Hertford Heath passing The College Arms, where we also had a lovely meal and pint on a previous walk. There is a third pub in Hertford Heath, The Silver Fox, which we haven't tried.

Walk 88: Ermine Street East Loop

6.6 miles (10.6 km) with 132m total ascent

The gate at point 13 along the route

This walk takes in five nature reserves, passes the site of an ancient moated encampment, and ends with a two-mile stretch along Ermine Street - a former Roman road. You will pass through deep and shady woodland, cross livestock fields, pass under the A10 twice, and walk through a new housing development.