Walk 142: Nuthampstead South-West Loop

6.5 miles (10.5 km) with 110m of total ascent

Nuthampstead footpath 13 between points 10 & 11

This walk starts in Nuthampstead then heads S to the village of Anstey. The name Anstey apparently means a narrow, one-way footpath, and there will be plenty of these along the way. You then visit Barkway, which is listed in the Domesday book as Birchwig, meaning Birch Way. The village has a number of 15th and 16th century properties. The route passes three pubs.

Walk 141: Nuthampstead North-West Loop

7.6 miles (12.3 km) with 141m of total ascent

The route between points 8 and 9

This walk starts in the village of Nuthampstead. During WWII the area had an airbase which was home to the 55th Fighter Group and subsequently the 398th Bombardment Group of the U.S. Army Air Forces. Our route heads NW through Barkway, which is mentioned in The Domesday book as Birchwig, meaning Birch Way. The village has a number of buildings dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries. The walk then passes through Newsells Park before heading E and returning via the village of Barley.