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East Of England

Welwyn Hatfield

St Mary’s Church – Essendon Village loop from Essendon

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

Welwyn Hatfield

St Mary’s Church – Essendon Village loop from Essendon

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St Mary’s Church – Essendon Village loop from Essendon

01:16

4.71km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

136 m

St Mary’s Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Good rest stop after the hill climbs

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2

398 m

Essendon Village

Highlight • Trail

Essendon is a pretty village situated above the valley of the River Lea. It lies on the route of the Hertfordshire Way long-distance trail. To rest your weary legs after …

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3

1.11 km

Bridge Over Stream at Bridleway 25

Highlight • Trail

Where Bridleway 2 and 25 meet. just by the stream on BR 25 a bridleway gate has been installed.

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4

1.66 km

The Lonely Tree

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

2.50 km

Willow Tree by the Pond

Highlight • Lake

Moderate trail for all to explore and enjoy

Tip by

6

3.01 km

Benwell Avenue Gate and Park Path

Highlight • Rest Area

Look out for deer fowls

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7

3.88 km

Golf Course with Lakes and Ponds

Highlight • Lake

One of the most beautiful golf clubs I've experienced with nature trails, woods, ponds and lakes.

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8

4.63 km

St Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Essendon

Highlight • Historical Site

Good place to chill at the top of some hill climbs

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B

4.71 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.82 km

1.33 km

873 m

468 m

204 m

Surfaces

1.53 km

1.35 km

804 m

461 m

431 m

118 m

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