Walk 186: Cadwell Loop

4.8 miles (7.8 km) with 74m of total ascent

The lavender fields early July, image courtesy of Diana Taylor

This is a lovely walk in June and July because it passes the Hitchin lavender fields on public rights of way. The route follows bridleways and footpaths over undulating open countryside with wonderful views on all sides. There are two pubs at the start/finish point, another close to the halfway point, and a fourth accessed via a short detour when you are about three quarters of the way round. The starting point is 1.9 miles NW from Hitchin station by road.

Walk 155: Ickleford Loop

7.5 miles (12 km) with 58m of total ascent

Pirton footpath 5 between points 2 & 3

This walk is mainly flat, following well-defined paths across the rolling countryside of northwest Hertfordshire. The route crosses Toot Hill motte and bailey castle and shrunken medieval village at Pirton, passes three pubs, and is close to two more. We have marked a well-positioned bench at roughly the halfway mark which makes an ideal spot for a picnic.