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Sherrardspark Wood – Dawson Way loop from Welwyn Garden City

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East Of England

Sherrardspark Wood – Dawson Way loop from Welwyn Garden City

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Sherrardspark Wood – Dawson Way loop from Welwyn Garden City

02:34

9.56km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

604 m

St John's Church, Digswell

Highlight • Historical Site

An old church in heart of Digswell, very easy to get to , easy trail

Tip by

2

978 m

Sherrardspark Wood Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful nature reserve in the heart of Welwyn Garden City , Amazing woodland full of wildlife

Tip by

3

2.48 km

Sherrardspark Wood

Highlight • Trail

Numerous off-road trails and paths in Sherardspark Wood

Tip by

4

3.17 km

The Waggoners, Ayot Green

Highlight • Pub

Amazing place, close to a golf club and a local pub

Tip by

5

4.57 km

View of the Bridge Over the River Lea From the Golf Course

Highlight • Viewpoint

keep to the paths that are well indicated or the golfers and groundsman will get annoyed!

Tip by

6

4.93 km

Paine Bridge at Brocket Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Paine Bridge at Brocket Hall, Lemsford, was designed by James Paine and the Grade II* listed stone structure has stood for hundreds of years but is now decaying.

Tip by

7

6.90 km

Sherrardspark Wood Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Western end of the traffic-free section of the Ayot Greenway (Sustrans Route 57) between Ayot Green and Welwyn Garden City.

Tip by

8

6.90 km

Dawson Way

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Recently the surface has been relayed with gravel making it alot faster

Tip by

7.70 km

Sherrardspark Wood

Forest

B

9.56 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.20 km

3.03 km

2.23 km

761 m

346 m

Surfaces

2.58 km

2.48 km

1.47 km

1.40 km

776 m

773 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Friday 23 October

14°C

4°C

98 %

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