The River Oughton flows next to Oughtonhead Common and the footpath between the two makes for a lovely place to hike. There are a variety of habitats on the common which is a nature reserve managed by Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust. Keep and eye out for woodcock and kingfishers.

DaniEl

March 17, 2025

Hiking

A pleasant walk along the Watermill canal. It's nice to see lots of people with their dogs.

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1. Oughtonhead Common & Pegsdon Hills loop from Hitchin - Chiltern Hills

24.6km

06:30

230m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hiking loop from Hitchin

7.39km

01:57

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Pegsdon Hills – Pirton Toot Hill loop from Pirton

10.5km

02:46

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Pirton, North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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Oughtonhead Common Local Nature Reserve

1. Oughtonhead Common & Pegsdon Hills loop from Hitchin - Chiltern Hills

2. Hiking loop from Hitchin

3. View of Pegsdon Hills – Pirton Toot Hill loop from Pirton

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