Long distance path
OSM map layer · LineString
51.82, -0.18 · rel 8842
51.82, -0.18 · rel 8842
Hertfordshire Way
311,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Hertfordshire · 51.82°N ·
0.18°W
311,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
16× monument
2× ruins
1× Attraction
Church Hill
summit ·
on the route
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Jubilee Wood 1977
monument ·
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The Prince's Lodging
monument ·
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Royston Cave
monument ·
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The White Horse
monument ·
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Old Magistrate's Court & Police Sttation
monument ·
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The Cardinal's Hat
monument ·
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George Orwell lived here1936 -1940
monument ·
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Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Memorial
monument ·
on the route
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Kelshall cross
monument ·
on the route
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Royston Cave
ruins ·
on the route
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The Old Post Office
monument ·
on the route
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Devil's Dyke
monument ·
on the route
311,6 km
100%
Basillica
ruins ·
on the route
311,6 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
311,6 km
100%
Abbey Gateway
Attraction ·
on the route
311,6 km
100%
Letchmore Heath War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
311,6 km
100%
South African War memorial
monument ·
on the route
311,6 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
311,6 km
100%
Stocks and Whipping Post
monument ·
on the route
311,6 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Hertfordshire Way is 311.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Hertfordshire Way takes approximately 77h 31min to complete.
No, Hertfordshire Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Hertfordshire Way starts near coordinates 51.8705, 0.1546.
Hertfordshire Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.