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Ayot Greenway – Paine Bridge at Brocket Hall loop from Welwyn Garden City

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Ayot Greenway – Paine Bridge at Brocket Hall loop from Welwyn Garden City

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Ayot Greenway – Paine Bridge at Brocket Hall loop from Welwyn Garden City

04:49

18.4km

150m

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: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.05 km

Ayot Greenway – Eastern End at Sherrardspark Wood (Route 12)

Highlight • Cycleway

Eastern end of the traffic-free section of the Ayot Greenway between Ayot Green and Welwyn Garden City, through Sherrardspark Wood (Sustrans Route 12).

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2.70 km

The Waggoners, Ayot Green

Highlight • Pub

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

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3.48 km

Ayot Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Ayot Greenway is a 3-mile-long rail trail that extends from Ayot St Peters in Hertfordshire. The path is traffic-free and surrounded by lush vibrant greenery.

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5.70 km

Robinson's Wood

Forest

8.32 km

Wheathampstead Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Wheathampstead Station was restored to its former glory by a team of volunteers with support from the parish council. It closed in 1965 but its most famous visitor, George Bernard …

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12.0 km

Waterend House

Highlight • Monument

It's always nice to stumble across a beautiful period house whilst out on a walk. This is a Jacobean Manor House and Grade II listed building, built in 1677 by Sir John Jennings.

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12.0 km

River Bridge

Highlight • River

In order to go to path along the river Lea there is 3 metal poles designed to stop bikes, but you can get around it.

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12.0 km

River Lea Trail

Highlight (Segment) • River

This is a lovely section of walking that winds along the twinkling River Lea through forests and grasslands via a gravel path.

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14.0 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.

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18.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.83 km

6.13 km

1.42 km

882 m

107 m

Surfaces

8.85 km

4.25 km

2.56 km

2.30 km

410 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

12°C

5°C

79 %

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Ayot Greenway – Paine Bridge at Brocket Hall loop from Welwyn Garden City

Ayot Greenway – Eastern End at Sherrardspark Wood (Route 12)

The Waggoners, Ayot Green

Ayot Greenway

Wheathampstead Station

Waterend House

River Bridge

River Lea Trail

Paine Bridge at Brocket Hall

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