Walk 249: Stevenage to Welwyn North Linear

8.6 miles (13.8km) with 141m of total ascent

Knebworth footpath 25 approaching point 7

This linear walk includes stretches of attractive woodland and wide open countryside with excellent views. As with all our station-to-station walks the route starts and finishes in urban areas. You will cross the A1(M) and the East Coast Mainline twice which means you will be aware of traffic and train noise for much of the route. However, despite that, the walk is a really enjoyable route and there are some lovely stretches that are worth the effort.

Walk 232: Watton-at-Stone to Welwyn North Linear

5.3 miles (8.5 km) with 135m of total ascent

The lane between points 2 & 3

This is a lovely station-to-station linear walk which starts and Watton-at-Stone Station then heads south-west via Brickground Wood and Tewin Wood before dropping down to Welwyn North Station. It is one of 15 linear walks on the site which have been created for those who prefer to leave the car at home and travel by public transport. The White Horse at Burnham Green is a 380m detour about two-thirds of a way along the walk. You will cross one livestock field where there are signs asking dog owners to keep their pets on the lead.

Walk 226: Knebworth to Welwyn North Linear

5.2 miles (8.4 km) with 110m of total ascent

The view approaching point 9 in the walk

This linear walk from Knebworth station to Welwyn North station crosses the A1(M) twice then weaves its way south-west then south-east to the outskirts of old Welwyn where you can take a short detour for refreshments at one of the many pubs, restaurants and coffee shops. Because of the proximity to the motorway you will be aware of the noise of traffic, particularly between points 3 & 5 and 12 & 17, but, if you can try to ignore the sound, the views are rewarding.

Walk 210: Digswell East Loop

3.8 miles (6.1 km) with 125m of total ascent

The view approaching point 10 in the walk

This is a really nice walk that starts and finishes at Welwyn North Station then explores the countryside E of the railway line on well-defined footpaths and bridleways. There are some good views across rolling countryside and stretches through woodland.

There is one pub close to the start and finish point and one a short detour from point seven at the halfway point. Take some loose change because you will pass a farm store with an honesty box in the middle of woodland where you can buy free-range eggs, honey and vegetables.

Walk 89: Welwyn North-East Loop

7 miles (11.2 km) with 76m of total ascent

A footpath along the route - image courtesy Neil Crawley

This is an excellent walk that goes through deep woodland, across open fields, has sweeping views over rolling Hertfordshire countryside, passes through several cute villages with interesting pubs, has a really good restaurant at the halfway point, and the whole walk can be done via public transport starting and finishing at Welwyn North station.