Hertfordshire Walks

Ardeley Walks & Route Maps

Ardeley walk, Hertfordshire
Ardeley · Photo: Local Walks Team

These walks from the peaceful village of Ardeley are a lovely way to enjoy the gentle countryside of rural Hertfordshire.

Each route sets off through open fields, quiet lanes and pockets of woodland, with options ranging from a short leg stretch to longer loops that venture out towards Wood End, Walkern and Moor Green.

Back in the village, the welcoming country pub, farm shop and café at Church Farm make these walks feel like a real day out, with plenty of reasons to linger a little longer once the walking is done.

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Walk information

Ardeley Walk 1

Walk distance
2¾ miles
Time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This first route is a wonderful short countryside stroll from the pretty village of Ardeley.

Aside from the fresh countryside air and lovely views that you'll enjoy on this walk, the village also boasts a beautiful country pub with a big beer garden and great food.

If you really want to make this a lovely day out, there is also the Ardeley Church Farm in the village which has a nice farm shop and cafe which you can visit. For a fee, you can then get a 'Farm Pass' allowing you to visit and feed the many animals they have there.

If you want to really stay for longer and enjoy this wonderful village and it's peaceful Hertfordshire countryside, then there is also camping, glamping and cabin hire available on Church Farm.

Ardeley Walk 1 4.4 Ratings and reviews 12 ratings · 6 reviews

Based on 12 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.4

A very popular walk

Dog friendly3.8 / 5
Path condition3.8 / 5
Buggy friendly1.5 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.5 / 5
Toilet facilities1.5 / 5
Pub or café3.4 / 5
Route accuracy4.8 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockSome livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelBoots recommended

Real feedback from people who have completed this walk using the Hertfordshire Walks app.

First-hand experiences

User reviews

Walker review

Anti clockwise is mainly uphill. Id recommended clockwise.

Walker review

Lovely walk, good animals!

Walker review

Great walk.

Walker review

Directions were taking us to Schoolhouse Lane, at the end of which were 6 painted parking spaces, mainly empty. We actually parked just before the turning into Schoolhouse Lane, where there were about 5 off-road spaces. First couple of minutes of the walk were on a narrow road so dogs were on a tight leash. The first field had a couple of horses, but after that it was all farmland so the dogs could be off-lead. Sunday roast at The Jolly Waggoners was very good -lovely staff and a roaring fire. Popped into the farm shop across the road as well.

Walker review

Go to the pub not the farm if you want a nice lunch

Walker review

Walk was only one hour, not the hour and 1/2 specified

Walk information

Ardeley Walk 2

Walk distance
5 miles
Time
2.5 hours
Route type
Circular

If you want to stretch your legs a bit more and really get out into the peaceful countryside around Ardeley, then this second route is a longer adventure for you to enjoy.

This one takes you out to the southeast of the village towards Wood end and then loops around the Lord's and St John's wood before heading back around to the village via some more gorgeous and peaceful countryside.

As with the first route, there is a welcoming pub garden at the pub, and cafe at Church Farm waiting for you after your walk.

Ardeley Walk 2 4.5 Ratings and reviews 11 ratings · 5 reviews

Based on 11 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.5

A very popular walk

Dog friendly3.4 / 5
Path condition4.3 / 5
Buggy friendly1.2 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.4 / 5
Toilet facilities2.3 / 5
Pub or café3.0 / 5
Route accuracy4.9 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockSome livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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User reviews

Walker review

Very enjoyable, nice scenery

Walker review

Really enjoyed this walk. Peaceful and tranquil. Didnt meet a single person. Lovely countryside and views. If you have a dog, there are quite a few places where you have to keep them on a lead.

Walker review

Loved this walk. Great paths and no one around. . It felt very tranquil.

Walker review

Pleasant walk. Hardly saw a soul. Could be muddy after lots if rain. Many options to make walk longer or shorter. ...

Walker review

Great walk overall ,no streams or brooks for a dog to cool down in though if its a bit warm ,so make sure you take some water.

Walk information

Ardeley Walk 3

Walk distance
6½ miles
Time
3 hours
Route type
Circular

Things get more serious for your legs on this third route option, for those of you that want that extra bit of distance on your walk.

It's basically the same as the second route, but to start with there is an extension that takes you out for a stretch of walking through more lovely countryside, along a tree-lined old Roman track and through the small village of Moor Green.

Ardeley Walk 3 4.7 Ratings and reviews 6 ratings · 4 reviews

Based on 6 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.7

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly3.3 / 5
Path condition4.3 / 5
Buggy friendly1.7 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.3 / 5
Toilet facilities1.7 / 5
Pub or café2.3 / 5
Route accuracy4.8 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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First-hand experiences

User reviews

Walker review

The route was well laid out and easy to follow. It’s very quiet with only birds to keep you company. When we walked in early May, we just saw the end of the bluebells in Drinkwater Woods. There’s also a cracking pub at the beginning/end for a well-deserved roast.

Walker review

The walk was gorgeous! But if give the fram cafe a miss and go to the pub instead. Crap food served badly. A resl shame as Farm shop cafes, in my experience are usually amazing.

Walker review

We had a great walk and the dogs absolutely loved it. They was off lead most of the time, we used walking boots but probably could have done with wellies as was very wet and muddy at the start of the walk, but it got better. Lovely pint at the pub at the end.

Walker review

Glorious walk on a glorious, sunny, frosty morning. Varied walk through woods and open countryside. Could be very muddy. App map perfect although one field was ploughed with no obvious path. Easy parking.

Walk information

Ardeley Walk 4

Walk distance
8¼ miles
Time
4 hours
Route type
Circular

This final route option is our longest adventure in the wonderful countryside surrounding Ardeley.

It is the effectively the same as the second route initially, and it enjoys the same wonderful countryside and woodlands between Ardeley, Wood End and Walkern.

However, there is an extra extension on this route option that takes you out a bit deeper into the peaceful countryside and enjoys an additional loop of pretty walking with wonderful views that make the extra effort worth it.

Ardeley Walk 4 4.0 Ratings and reviews 3 ratings · 2 reviews

Based on 3 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly4.0 / 5
Path condition4.0 / 5
Buggy friendly3.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly3.3 / 5
Toilet facilities1.7 / 5
Pub or café4.3 / 5
Route accuracy4.3 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesA few stiles on route
Mud levelBoots recommended

Real feedback from people who have completed this walk using the Hertfordshire Walks app.

First-hand experiences

User reviews

Walker review

Some areas difficult to see where the route goes. Majority of walk was walking around the edge of fields. Good for dog walking.

Walker review

Another great walk. Started off to walk route 3 but decided to make it longer and so completed route 4. Toilets and cafe and pub at the end/beginning of the walk. Nothing en route! Saw hardly anyone at all. Very peaceful. ...

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Expanded route map for Ardeley Walk 1, a 2.75 mile circular walk in Hertfordshire