Mostly easy walking across established footpaths and fields. There are some steps along the route, and a steep gully at section 2. Assistance dogs only at Shaw's Corner.
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51.82, -0.27 · rel 19803302
51.82, -0.27 · rel 19803302
Wheathampstead to Shaw's Corner Circular Walk, Shaw's Corner
12,1 km from Wheathampstead East Lane Car Park, AL4 8SB;TL 17811 14086 to Wheathampstead East Lane Car Park, AL4 8SB;TL 17811 14086 through urban area.
Wheathampstead East Lane Car Park, AL4 8SB;TL 17811 14086
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Wheathampstead East Lane Car Park, AL4 8SB;TL 17811 14086
linear
12,1km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
19× monument
1× Attraction
The White Cottage
monument ·
109 m off route
3,0 km
25%
Lattimores
monument ·
130 m off route
3,0 km
25%
Apsley Cherry-Garrard
monument ·
130 m off route
3,1 km
26%
Jessamine Cottage
monument ·
on the route
3,5 km
29%
The Two Brewers
monument ·
on the route
3,7 km
31%
Crinkle Crankle Walls
monument ·
53 m off route
4,0 km
33%
The Bull Inn
monument ·
on the route
4,2 km
35%
The Mill Quay
monument ·
on the route
5,0 km
41%
Tudor Archway
monument ·
on the route
5,0 km
41%
River Lea
monument ·
on the route
5,0 km
41%
Wheathampstead By-pass
monument ·
on the route
5,0 km
41%
Wheathampstead Station (remains)
monument ·
on the route
5,0 km
41%
Wheathampstead Station
monument ·
on the route
5,0 km
41%
The Old Bakery
monument ·
on the route
5,0 km
41%
Wheathampstead Mill
monument ·
on the route
5,0 km
41%
Wheathampstead Place
monument ·
26 m off route
5,0 km
41%
Wheathampstead Railway Station
Attraction ·
on the route
5,3 km
44%
Wheathampstead House
monument ·
on the route
5,4 km
45%
Wheathampstead Railway Station Project Team
monument ·
on the route
5,6 km
46%
Wheathampstead Station
monument ·
on the route
6,4 km
53%
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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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Wheathampstead to Shaw's Corner Circular Walk, Shaw's Corner is 12.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Wheathampstead to Shaw's Corner Circular Walk, Shaw's Corner takes approximately 3h 1min to complete.
No, Wheathampstead to Shaw's Corner Circular Walk, Shaw's Corner is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Wheathampstead East Lane Car Park, AL4 8SB;TL 17811 14086 to Wheathampstead East Lane Car Park, AL4 8SB;TL 17811 14086. Plan ahead for return transport.
Wheathampstead to Shaw's Corner Circular Walk, Shaw's Corner starts at Wheathampstead East Lane Car Park, AL4 8SB;TL 17811 14086.
Wheathampstead to Shaw's Corner Circular Walk, Shaw's Corner is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Wheathampstead to Shaw's Corner Circular Walk, Shaw's Corner is maintained and managed by National Trust.