Essendon Village – The Fire Horseshoes loop from Bayford

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Essendon Village – The Fire Horseshoes loop from Bayford

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Essendon Village – The Fire Horseshoes loop from Bayford

03:34

13.3km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.17 km

Flowering Garden Pathway

Highlight • Natural

Nice views with different flowers all along this section

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3.44 km

Culver Wood

Forest

4.81 km

Willow Tree by the Pond

Highlight • Lake

Moderate trail for all to explore and enjoy

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5.53 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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6.61 km

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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6.98 km

Essendon Country Club

Highlight • Trail

A path will lead you through a section of the Essendon Country Golf Club, be wary of flying golf balls.

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8.73 km

The Fire Horseshoes

Highlight • Restaurant

Good pub, they have a nice fireplace to chill on those cold days/evenings. Great food and amazing service

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9.20 km

Hadley House and Tower

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful house , can be seen from many directions

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9.79 km

Buck's Alley Wood

Forest

11.7 km

Brookmans Park VOR

Highlight • Structure

Brookman's Park VOR. Blog on the VOR here: fearoflanding.com/flying/brookmans-park-vor-bpk

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13.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.36 km

3.32 km

3.08 km

1.28 km

316 m

Surfaces

5.41 km

4.53 km

2.00 km

870 m

336 m

163 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 6 November

11°C

7°C

44 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Essendon Village – The Fire Horseshoes loop from Bayford

Flowering Garden Pathway

Willow Tree by the Pond

Golf Course with Lakes and Ponds

Essendon Village

Essendon Country Club

The Fire Horseshoes

Hadley House and Tower

Brookmans Park VOR

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