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Kimpton walks
Ayot St Lawrence
Association / Club / Walk leader 
5.47 mi
+243 ft
-240 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Kimpton (Hertfordshire)
Explore the landscape and history of a special corner of Hertfordshire. Starts in Kimpton and includes two 12th century churches, a neoclassical church, a park designed by Capability Brown and the house of a famous playwright and author.
Kimpton Farmland and Nature, Chilterns
Association / Club / Walk leader 
5.40 mi
+295 ft
-322 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Kimpton (Hertfordshire)
The parish of Kimpton is criss-crossed by an extensive of public rights of way, some of them dating from
pre-Roman times. This walk explores the farmland north of the village which is rich in wildlife and there are
outstanding views.
Cuckolds Cross and Whitwell from St Paul's Walden
Visorando Member 
6.86 mi
+312 ft
-322 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from St Paul's Walden (Hertfordshire)
This Hertfordshire walk mainly uses old green lanes to go through a varied landscape of fields, woods and hedgerows to arrive at the Holt and then by footpaths to Cuckolds Cross. After that there is a section of larger arable fields where you join the Hertfordshire Way to reach Whitwell, an expanded village with an interesting older centre. The final leg passes through a rare breeds farm and The Bury, birthplace of the late Queen Mother.
The Plough Kings Walden (Pub)
Association / Club / Walk leader 2.99 mi
+177 ft
-184 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from King's Walden (Hertfordshire)
Discover the serene beauty of Kings Walden on a picturesque walking route through lush countryside fields, where cows and sheep graze amidst stunning village views. Start and end your adventure at the charming village pub, offering ample parking and a perfect spot to unwind.
Around St Pauls Walden
Association / Club / Walk leader 
5.86 mi
+295 ft
-289 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Langley (Hertfordshire)
A circuit around the village of St Paul’s Walden passing through some of the finest woodland in the North Chilterns and the picturesque parkland surrounding the grand houses of Stagenhoe and St Paul’s Walden Bury. The bluebells in Hitch Wood are spectacular in spring!
Preston and Hitch Wood, Chilterns
Association / Club / Walk leader 3.16 mi
+171 ft
-154 ft
1h 35
Moderate
Departure from Preston (Hertfordshire)
A short circuit from Preston village through Hitch Wood, one of the finest woods in the North Chilterns. Worth following for spectacular bluebells in spring or as a pre-pub leg stretch.
Preston and Breachwood Green
Association / Club / Walk leader 
7.28 mi
+413 ft
-430 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Preston (Hertfordshire)
A walk through delightful North Hertfordshire countryside featuring well cared-for historic villages and hamlets, linked by fields and woods. There are interesting buildings including a restored windmill.
Preston, Dead Woman's Lane and Wain Wood
Association / Club / Walk leader 
3.00 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Preston (Hertfordshire)
A short circular walk from Preston village via Dead Woman's Lane and Wain Wood. An easy route using scenic green lanes and good footpaths. Ideal as an evening stroll or to work up an appetite for lunch.
Trains, Planes and Quiet Lanes
Association / Club / Walk leader 
7.05 mi
+246 ft
-266 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Borough of Luton
Walk from Luton Airport Parkway station along the disused railway to Welwyn before climbing to Chiltern Green and returning via a ruined Tudor castle and the airport perimeter.
Harpenden to the River Ver and back via Childwickbury
Visorando Member 6.21 mi
+226 ft
-246 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Harpenden (Hertfordshire)
A pleasant walk from Harpenden Common down to Redbournbury Mill, along the River Ver and then up to Childwickbury Manor and back to Harpenden.
Heartwood Forest
Association / Club / Walk leader 
5.18 mi
+285 ft
-305 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Sandridge (Hertfordshire)
A walk through the largest continuous new native forest in England. We’ve chosen a route that features some of the best scenery throughout the year and has a magnificent display of bluebells in spring.
Great Offley to Charlton
Association / Club / Walk leader 6.11 mi
+354 ft
-361 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Offley (Hertfordshire)
A moderate stile-free walk The walk starts in the village of Great Offley, heading south-west along the ridge above Hitchin before descending to the small hamlet of Charlton. From there, there is a steady, scenic climb back to Offley.
Knebworth
Visorando Member 
4.99 mi
+190 ft
-190 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Knebworth (Hertfordshire)
A walk around Knebworth taking in Rabley Heath nature reserve.
A short circular walk that includes a section through woodland of Rabley Heath Nature Reserve. Refreshments can be found at The Robin Hood and The Lytton Arms which has a large selection of real ales.
Escape to Lilley, Chilterns
Association / Club / Walk leader 
5.36 mi
+328 ft
-328 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Borough of Luton
It is surprising how easy it is to escape from urban Luton to quiet open countryside. This walk is a short circuit from Bushmead to Lilley and back.
Particularly lovely late on a June evening, during the summer when the fields are full of ripe crops or in winter to blow away the cobwebs.
Lilley and the Galley & Warden Hills
Association / Club / Walk leader 
5.55 mi
+256 ft
-279 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Lilley (Hertfordshire)
A wonderful walk that starts from the historic village of Lilley and passes through some of the best chalk grassland in the Chiltern Hills. The walk also touches on three major walking trails.
Redbourn and Redbournbury
Association / Club / Walk leader 6.07 mi
+249 ft
-266 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Redbourn (Hertfordshire)
A route to the South of Redbourn with gentle hills, good views and pleasant walking through the Ver Valley and water meadows. On a fine day you might see families taking a dip at the ford! A minor detour is possible to look at Redbournbury Mill.
The Holly Brush, Redbourn
Tourism professional 4.89 mi
+118 ft
-105 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Redbourn (Hertfordshire)
Easy walking with some mild hill climbs and busy road. This is the Route 1.
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