Markyate is a village nestled in north-west Hertfordshire, situated within the Ver Valley and near the Chiltern Hills. This region presents a varied topography, featuring flat stretches along the valley floor and inclines towards the hills, characterized by open arable farmland interspersed with pockets of woodland pasture. These diverse landscapes provide a suitable setting for several outdoor sports like touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
Markyate offers a range of outdoor activities…
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Average rating
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4.6
(11)
46
hikers
19.5km
05:09
180m
180m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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hikers
18.7km
04:55
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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19
hikers
6.36km
01:40
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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19
hikers
5.63km
01:29
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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16
riders
58.4km
03:37
410m
410m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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66
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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37
riders
24.5km
01:30
90m
90m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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64
riders
22.1km
01:25
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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160
riders
41.7km
01:55
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
17
riders
17.3km
00:46
160m
160m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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15
riders
34.3km
01:42
410m
410m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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26
riders
25.3km
01:05
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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28
riders
37.6km
02:58
460m
460m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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13
riders
32.3km
02:29
450m
450m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
riders
42.9km
03:07
490m
490m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
5.0
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7
riders
22.9km
01:28
200m
200m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
riders
34.8km
02:21
320m
320m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10
riders
45.6km
02:26
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
riders
39.4km
02:33
410m
410m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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riders
34.8km
02:06
260m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10
runners
10.4km
01:07
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
6.73km
00:42
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
9.82km
01:04
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
7
runners
5.48km
00:34
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Markyate offers various outdoor activities including touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, jogging, and gravel biking. The region features 28 routes explored by over 46,000 visitors. These routes have an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 stars.
Outdoor routes in Markyate are popular on komoot, with 28 routes explored by more than 46,000 visitors. These routes collectively have received over 5,000 ratings, averaging 4.56 out of 5 stars.
Markyate provides access to touring cycling routes, including connections to the Chilterns Cycleway. There are 3 dedicated touring cycling routes listed for the area. More information can be found in the Cycling around Markyate guide.
Markyate offers 9 hiking routes, with connections to the Hertfordshire Way. The landscape includes varied topography with farmland and woodlands. For more details, consult the Hiking around Markyate guide.
Markyate is positioned near the Chiltern Hills, which offers terrain suitable for mountain biking. There are 5 mountain biking routes listed for the immediate area. Specific trails are detailed in the MTB Trails around Markyate guide.
Markyate offers 4 road cycling routes, providing access to the Chilterns Cycleway for longer journeys and varied terrain. The area features mostly paved surfaces suitable for road cyclists. Further details are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Markyate guide.
Markyate offers a range of hiking routes, including options suitable for various skill levels. The Easy hikes around Markyate guide provides specific routes that may be suitable for families or beginners.
Komoot offers several guides for Markyate, including Cycling around Markyate, Hiking around Markyate, and MTB Trails around Markyate. Other guides cover road cycling, running, easy hikes, and gravel biking.
Markyate is situated within the Ver Valley, which descends from the Chiltern Hills. The area features a varied topography with flat valley floors and inclines towards the hills, characterized by open arable farmland and pockets of woodland pasture.
Yes, Markyate offers 7 dedicated routes for jogging. These routes traverse the local landscape, providing options for runners. More information can be found in the Running Trails around Markyate guide.
Markyate provides opportunities for gravel biking, with specific routes available for this activity. Details on these routes can be found in the Gravel biking around Markyate guide.
The official website for Markyate Parish Council is markyateparishcouncil.gov.uk. For phone inquiries, the local number is +441582842785.