Hertfordshire Walks

Ayot St Lawrence Walks & Route Maps

Ayot St Lawrence walk, Hertfordshire
Ayot St Lawrence · Photo: Local Walks Team

These walks from the charming village of Ayot St Lawrence offer a lovely mix of history, countryside views and rewarding pub stops.

Each route begins among the village’s peaceful lanes, with a visit to the wonderfully unusual St Lawrence church, before heading out into the surrounding Hertfordshire countryside, whether that’s a gentle leg stretch, a bluebell-filled woodland wander or a more challenging hill walk down to the River Mimram.

Longer options venture further through open farmland and even into neighbouring Codicote, adding extra scenery and another welcoming pub before the climb back to the Brocket Arms in the heart of the village.

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Walk information

Ayot St Lawrence Walk 1

Walk distance
1¼ miles
Time
30 mins
Route type
Circular

Ayot St Lawrence is a gorgeous little Hertfordshire village within which you'll find a pretty church and wonderful country pub to enjoy on your visit.

This first route is the one for you if you just want a short leg stretch to enjoy some views before spending more time in the lovely pub garden.

You'll also visit the wonderfully unique St Lawrence church, making this a short but interesting and varied walk.

Refreshments:

Brocket Arms, Ayot St Lawrence

Ayot St Lawrence Walk 1 3.5 Ratings and reviews 4 ratings · 2 reviews

Based on 4 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating3.5

A well-liked walk

Dog friendly4.3 / 5
Path condition4.5 / 5
Buggy friendly1.5 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.3 / 5
Toilet facilities0.8 / 5
Pub or café3.5 / 5
Route accuracy4.5 / 5
ClimbingTotally level
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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Walker review

Beautiful ...

Walker review

A really lovely short walk with an interesting church en route.

Walk information

Ayot St Lawrence Walk 2

Walk distance
3 miles
Time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular

The second route is a longer adventure that is absolutely perfect in the spring time when the Bluebells are out.

The walk first visits the unique St Lawrence church before taking you on a long track to the west in search of the beautiful Lamer Wood where you can then walk through a wonderful Bluebell display in April time.

You'll then head back up to the village along a different track, and get back to the pub for your well-earned reward.

Refreshments:

Brocket Arms, Ayot St Lawrence

Ayot St Lawrence Walk 2 3.8 Ratings and reviews 10 ratings · 4 reviews

Based on 10 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating3.8

A well-liked walk

Dog friendly3.1 / 5
Path condition3.4 / 5
Buggy friendly0.9 / 5
Wheelchair friendly0.9 / 5
Toilet facilities1.2 / 5
Pub or café3.8 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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User reviews

Walker review

Lovely little walk - fairly flat but not suitable for buggies or wheelchairs as lots of kissing gates. Dog friendly but there are sheep in some adjacent fields so you may need to keep them on lead on thos bits. Pub was lovely but chef on xmas hols so no food.

Walker review

Lovely walk which us mostly off road. Decent pub in village for toilet and refreshments

Walker review

Lovely walk with enjoyable views x

Walker review

Lovely walk. Lots of animals - only suitable for well behaved dogs.

Walk information

Ayot St Lawrence Walk 3

Walk distance
3½ miles
Time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This third walk visits the St Lawrence church again before heading in the opposite direction to the second route. Even though it's a similar distance, it's a more strenuous and exposed walk as you are heading down the big hill towards Codicote Bottom.

Of course, you are rewarded for your efforts with some wonderful views as you walk down and then at the bottom you'll cross the River Mimram and walk along a pretty stretch of tree-lined path that tracks the river for a while.

As you walked down the hill, you obviously then have to walk back up it in the last section of the walk, which will certainly build up an appetite for your refreshments back at the lovely pub in Ayot St Lawrence.

Refreshments:

Brocket Arms, Ayot St Lawrence

Ayot St Lawrence Walk 3 4.3 Ratings and reviews 3 ratings · 2 reviews

Based on 3 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.3

A very popular walk

Dog friendly4.7 / 5
Path condition4.3 / 5
Buggy friendly0.7 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.3 / 5
Toilet facilities1.3 / 5
Pub or café4.0 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockSome livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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Walker review

Lovely sunny day some lovely little bridged ofer the river mimram

Walker review

Great walk, we enjoyed it. Thanks

Walk information

Ayot St Lawrence Walk 4

Walk distance
4¾ miles
Time
2.5 hours
Route type
Circular

If the big hill climbing from the third route isn't enough, or you simply want to add an extra pub to your adventure, then this fourth walk option is an extended version of the third walk.

Like the third walk, you'll enjoy the unique church and the long scenic descent of the big hill to the north of the village, as well as the walk along the River Mimram.

However, this route also adds an extra loop of walking that heads further north and actually takes you into the pretty village of Codicote where you can visit another great pub before tackling the long hill walk back up to Ayot St Lawrence.

Refreshments:

Brocket Arms, Ayot St Lawrence

The Goat Inn, Codicote

Ayot St Lawrence Walk 4 4.8 Ratings and reviews 6 ratings

Based on 6 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.8

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly4.5 / 5
Path condition4.7 / 5
Buggy friendly1.8 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.8 / 5
Toilet facilities2.2 / 5
Pub or café4.5 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockSome livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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Expanded route map for Ayot St Lawrence Walk 1, a 1.25 mile circular walk in Hertfordshire