Fox Covert Nature Reserve – View of Therfield Heath loop from Reed

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Fox Covert Nature Reserve – View of Therfield Heath loop from Reed

Moderate

4.6

(25)

121

hikers

Fox Covert Nature Reserve – View of Therfield Heath loop from Reed

04:02

15.0km

180m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.86 km

Slipes Wood

Forest

7.57 km

View of the Rolling Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.83 km

Fox Covert Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

You walk through a golf course. Be aware of players and flying balls

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7.93 km

Bench With a View of the Hertfordshire Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.93 km

View of Therfield Heath

Highlight • Natural

Also known as Royston Heath, Therfield Heath is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a nature reserve on the chalk escarpment above the town of Royston. Trails here …

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9.37 km

Valley Plantation

Forest

9.85 km

Icknield Way Bicycle Dismount at Royston Heath

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perfect off-road riding on the Icknield Way, fantastic views of Royston Heath with Cambridge in the distance

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11.4 km

Icknield Way Footpath

Highlight • Trail

Good footpath for running or walking. Some roots crossing path, so watch for tripping. Great views! May sometimes meet mountain bikers...

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15.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.44 km

3.81 km

3.04 km

691 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.90 km

3.88 km

2.60 km

2.38 km

477 m

172 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 6 November

11°C

7°C

46 %

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Fox Covert Nature Reserve – View of Therfield Heath loop from Reed

View of the Rolling Hills

Fox Covert Nature Reserve

Bench With a View of the Hertfordshire Countryside

View of Therfield Heath

Icknield Way Bicycle Dismount at Royston Heath

Icknield Way Footpath

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