Essex Walks

Hatfield Heath Walk & Route Map

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Hatfield Heath walk, Essex
Hatfield Heath · Photo: Glyn Baker

This walk explores the countryside around Hatfield Heath in Essex, linking Heath Common, a nearby reservoir and quiet country lanes on a varied circular route.

It finishes back in the village, where Tea on the Heath and The White Horse both offer easy spots to stop for refreshments.

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At a glance

Hatfield Heath Walk

Distance
3 miles
Estimated time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular
GPS app guided
Yes
Parking
Free parking at start
51.81319, 0.21017
Characteristics
Water, Café, Pub

The walk

Hatfield Heath Walk

This Hatfield Heath route offers a relaxed adventure in the countryside surrounding Hatfield Heath, mixing open green space with a visit to a reservoir and a few quiet country lanes along the way.

With both a café and a pub at the end of the route, there’s an easy opportunity to pause and take in the surroundings.

Refreshments:

Tea on the Heath, Hatfield Heath

The White Horse, Hatfield Heath

Time for a stop

Pubs and cafés on this walk

CafeTea on the Heath
PubThe White Horse

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Essex Walks App

Follow the Hatfield Heath walk with GPS guidance

The easiest way to follow this route is with the Essex Walks app. Choose the walk and follow the pointer showing your live position on the route map, so you can see you're on the right path.

The app works without a phone signal, so you can keep following the route wherever the walk takes you.

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  • Works without a phone signal
  • Includes 250+ Essex walks
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Expanded route map for Hatfield Heath Walk, a 3 mile circular walk in Essex