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Sandridge

Bluebell Woodland – Heartwood Forest loop from Sandridge

Moderate

5.0

(1)

63

runners

Bluebell Woodland – Heartwood Forest loop from Sandridge

00:47

6.59km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

2 m

Heartwood Forest Information Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Some stunning displays of early summer meadow flowers alongside route into Heartwood from Wheathampstead Road

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2

58 m

Bluebell Woods in Heartwood Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

Heartwood Forest’s 347-hectare (858-acre) site rises from what was once mainly agricultural land. It’s now the largest continuous new native forest in England consisting of 600,00 trees a place where …

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827 m

Bluebell Woodland

Highlight • Natural

4

1.16 km

Heartwood Forest

Highlight • Natural

Heartwood Forest is the largest continuous new native forest in England, consisting of 600,000 trees! A network of relatively flat and well-maintained paths will lead you through the forest amongst a medley of towering trees, wildflowers, and wildlife.

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5

1.39 km

Woodland and Meadow Path

Highlight • Forest

Moderate trail for all to explore

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6

4.19 km

No Man's Land Free Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Free car park on this side of the forest to pick up hiking or biking trails

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7

5.37 km

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6.59 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.45 km

2.26 km

1.88 km

Surfaces

4.41 km

1.78 km

306 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 8 October

18°C

9°C

77 %

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