Walk 194: Bayford North Loop

6.4 miles (10.2 km) with 103m of total ascent

Crossing the River Lea at point 17 in the walk

This walk from Bayford heads NW to the outskirts of Hertford then returns SW across the River Lea valley. It starts in Bayford with the option of two short detours along the way to visit The Black Horse in Hertford or The White Horse in Hertingfordbury. Please check pub opening hours to avoid disappointment. The start of the walk is 4 miles SSW from Hertford North station by road.

Walk 181: Birch Green Loop

5.2 miles (8.3 km) with 76m of total ascent

Osprey Lake between points 7 & 8 in the walk

This walk circles the Cole Green Way, a long distance path which follows what was once the track of the now disused Hertford to Welwyn Junction railway line. Our route goes through Panshanger Park, a Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust nature reserve, which has some great information boards for those wanting to know more about nature.