Walk 290: Welwyn Garden City to Wheathampstead Linear

4.8 miles (7.8 km) with 56m of total ascent

Ayot Greenway between points 8 & 9

This linear route follows the course of the former railway line between Welwyn Garden City (WGC) and Wheathampstead. It includes almost the entire length of Ayot Greenway, a former branch line which linked WGC with Luton and Dunstable.

Walk 209: Gustard Wood South Loop

4.7 miles (7.6 km) with 89m of total ascent

The footpath between points 21 & 22

This walk starts and finishes at a small car park close to Gustard Wood Common then heads S to Wheathampstead where we detour along the restored platform of the former Wheathampstead station before heading E along the River Lea then N through woodland and across open fields. The route passes The Cross Keys pub at Gustard Wood near the end.

Walk 39: Ayot Greenway West Loop

4.8 miles (7.7 km) with 52m total ascent

Wheathampstead footpath 38 between points 12 & 13

This is a lovely walk along part of the Lea Valley Walk and Ayot Greenway, a former railway branch line. The wildflowers along the River Lea are impressive in the summer. The walk starts and finishes in a council car park at Wheathampstead. There are plenty of refreshment opportunities in the village.