Hertfordshire Walks

Buntingford Walks & Route Maps

Buntingford walk, Hertfordshire
Buntingford · Photo: Local Walks Team

The historic market town of Buntingford makes an excellent base for exploring the surrounding Hertfordshire countryside, with routes to suit everything from a short stroll to an all-day adventure.

These walks take in peaceful farmland, quiet country lanes, the River Rib and several charming villages, with plenty of opportunities to stop at traditional pubs along the way.

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Walk information

Buntingford Walk 1

Walk distance
2¼ miles
Time
1 hour
Route type
Circular

This first and shortest route option from Buntingford is a simple short stroll around the town itself and slightly out into the surrounding countryside.

You'll first head out from the town and walk a short loop alongside peaceful arable farmland to the east. After that, you'll head back into the town and follow footpaths back to the high street alongside the River Rib.

You'll also pass three local pubs on this short journey, so there are plenty of options for refreshments.

Refreshments:

The Fox & Duck, Buntingford

The Black Bull, Buntingford

The Jolly Sailors, Buntingford

Buntingford Walk 1 4.0 Ratings and reviews 4 ratings · 1 review

Based on 4 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly3.5 / 5
Path condition4.5 / 5
Buggy friendly1.3 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.5 / 5
Toilet facilities2.0 / 5
Pub or café3.5 / 5
Route accuracy4.8 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockNo livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMostly dry

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User reviews

Walker review

Buntingford is very pretty. Dogs could only be off-lead for approx one third of this walk. On a Saturday lunchtime, food is not served at either The Fox and Duck (food service starts at 5pm, contrary to what it says on their website) nor The Bull (notice on door that food is not available but you are welcome to bring food in). Luckily someone recommended Emily’s Kitchen on the High Street, which served a great quality breakfast all day and is dog-friendly.

Walk information

Buntingford Walk 2

Walk distance
3¼ miles
Time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This is another relatively short walk from the market town of Buntingford. This route heads in the opposite direction to the first and takes you into the countryside to the south of the town towards Aspenden.

You'll enjoy some nice open countryside on this walk, and a visit to the pretty St Mary's Church in Aspenden before looping around and walking back to the town.

You have to cross the busy and fast A10 road at one point, so please take great care here, and there are a number of pubs on the route to enjoy as you get back into Buntingford.

Refreshments:

The Fox & Duck, Buntingford

The Black Bull, Buntingford

The Jolly Sailors, Buntingford

Buntingford Walk 2 4.0 Ratings and reviews 2 ratings

Based on 2 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly2.5 / 5
Path condition3.0 / 5
Buggy friendly1.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities5.0 / 5
Pub or café3.5 / 5
Route accuracy4.0 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockNo livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelMostly dry

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Walk information

Buntingford Walk 3

Walk distance
4¼ miles
Time
2 hours
Route type
Circular

This third route option is an extension to the first walk for those of you with a little bit more time for your adventure.

Like the first route, you'll enjoy a stroll around the market town of Buntingford with it's number of pubs to enjoy. However, this route also offers a slightly longer venture out into the arable farmland and countryside to the east of Buntingford.

There is a fair climb as you head out into the countryside, so this is a more strenuous walk.

Refreshments:

The Fox & Duck, Buntingford

The Black Bull, Buntingford

The Jolly Sailors, Buntingford

Buntingford Walk 3 4.5 Ratings and reviews 2 ratings

Based on 2 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.5

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly5.0 / 5
Path condition5.0 / 5
Buggy friendly1.5 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities0.5 / 5
Pub or café4.5 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelBoots recommended

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Walk information

Buntingford Walk 4

Walk distance
4½ miles
Time
2 hours
Route type
Circular

This fourth route is a slight variation on the third walk that heads out into the countryside to the east of Buntingford.

It's similar in distance, but this option spends more time in the countryside and less time in the town of Buntingford itself than the third route.

To achieve this it takes you further to the east, over the hill and touches into the small village of Hare Street, before heading back over the same hill towards Buntingford.

Refreshments:

The Fox & Duck, Buntingford

The Black Bull, Buntingford

The Jolly Sailors, Buntingford

The Beehive, Hare Street

Buntingford Walk 4 4.7 Ratings and reviews 3 ratings · 1 review

Based on 3 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.7

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly4.0 / 5
Path condition3.7 / 5
Buggy friendly1.3 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities1.7 / 5
Pub or café3.0 / 5
Route accuracy4.7 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelBoots recommended

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User reviews

Walker review

Very muddy but the dogs loved it, lots of freedom for them to have a good run. Was very muddy and wet, would like to try it in the summer. One field at the end of walk with sheep, but there are warning signs.

Walk information

Buntingford Walk 5

Walk distance
6¾ miles
Time
3.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This fifth route option is a long and varied walk that explores the countryside to the north and east of Buntingford.

You'll head off along quiet country lanes, or through open farmland, towards the village of Wyddial where you'll visit the pretty church of St Giles. You'll then work your way back to Buntingford in a big loop through more beautiful open countryside.

Once back into the town, you'll head back to the start on a path alongside the River Rib and through the high street where you'll find some nice pubs for refreshments.

Refreshments:

The Fox & Duck, Buntingford

The Black Bull, Buntingford

The Jolly Sailors, Buntingford

Buntingford Walk 5 5.0 Ratings and reviews 1 rating · 1 review

Based on 1 user rating

Community feedback

Overall rating5.0

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly3.0 / 5
Path condition5.0 / 5
Buggy friendly3.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly2.0 / 5
Toilet facilities2.0 / 5
Pub or café0.0 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingPlenty of climbing
LivestockAnimals everywhere
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelDry underfoot

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User reviews

Walker review

Lovely views, very enjoyable walk. We managed it in just over 2 hours.

Walk information

Buntingford Walk 6

Walk distance
10 miles
Time
5 hours
Route type
Circular

This final route is basically an epic adventure that fully explores the undulating countryside surrounding the market town of Buntingford.

It enjoys a lot of the main areas, villages and features that you'll find in the previous routes, but all in one long circular walk.

It's quite a strenuous walk and it's quite exposed to any adverse weather conditions, so please go adequately prepared for your journey.

Refreshments:

The Fox & Duck, Buntingford

The Black Bull, Buntingford

The Jolly Sailors, Buntingford

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Expanded route map for Buntingford Walk 1, a 2.25 mile circular walk in Hertfordshire