Hertfordshire Walks

Cheshunt Walks & Route Maps

Cheshunt walk, Hertfordshire
Cheshunt · Photo: Local Walks Team

Whether you're looking for a short family-friendly stroll or a longer day exploring the beautiful Lee Valley, these walks from Cheshunt offer something for everyone.

Follow peaceful riverside paths, wander through lakes, marshes and woodland, discover sculptures along the way, and even treat your four-legged companion to a fun dog activity trail on selected routes.

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Walk information

Cheshunt Walk 1

Walk distance
1 mile
Time
30 mins
Route type
Circular

This first walk is a short family and wheel friendly stroll from Cheshunt that has a special surprise for your dogs as well.

The first half of the walk is a pleasant stroll alongside the River Lee Navigation for a while before you loop around and walk back through a park that has a number of doggy activities for your four-legged friends to enjoy.

Train Station:

Cheshunt

Cheshunt Walk 1 4.5 Ratings and reviews 2 ratings · 1 review

Based on 2 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.5

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly5.0 / 5
Path condition4.5 / 5
Buggy friendly3.5 / 5
Wheelchair friendly3.0 / 5
Toilet facilities2.0 / 5
Pub or café1.0 / 5
Route accuracy4.5 / 5
ClimbingPlenty of climbing
LivestockNo livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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Walker review

Great short walk. Doggy loved the agility trail!

Walk information

Cheshunt Walk 2

Walk distance
2¾ miles
Time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This second route is a longer extended version of the first walk that heads north from the car park in Cheshunt.

Like the first route, the first half of the walk is a peaceful stroll alongside the River Lee Navigation canal.

However, this option takes you a lot further up the canal before looping back and taking you on a winding adventure back through lakes and woodland.

At the end of the walk there is a dog activity trail marked on the map if you want to enjoy that with your dog.

Cheshunt Walk 2 4.3 Ratings and reviews 4 ratings · 3 reviews

Based on 4 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.3

A very popular walk

Dog friendly4.8 / 5
Path condition3.8 / 5
Buggy friendly3.5 / 5
Wheelchair friendly3.0 / 5
Toilet facilities1.8 / 5
Pub or café2.0 / 5
Route accuracy4.5 / 5
ClimbingTotally level
LivestockNo livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelMostly dry

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Walker review

Gorgeous day on sunny towpath and back through the woods and lakes. Perfect

Walker review

Nice walk. Will do again. Walk along the canal

Walker review

Pretty but perhaps a little dull...

Walk information

Cheshunt Walk 3

Walk distance
4 miles
Time
2 hours
Route type
Circular

This third route option is a scenic walk that takes you through the tranquil Thistly Marsh to the south of the start point, where you'll encounter the 'Giants Chair' sculpture which is part of the Lee Valley sculpture trail.

The route then leads you past Bowyers Water lake before reaching the River Lee Navigation canal which you'll follow for a while before turning and heading north.

You then follow Waltons walk along the River Lee Relief Channel until you pass the Hooks Marsh lake on your left. Next, take a turn and venture back through the picturesque lakes along Cadmore Lane.

Finally, the walk finishes with a fun and adventurous dog activity course, leading you back to the starting point, so you can enjoy a perfect day out with your furry friend on this splendid walk.

Cheshunt Walk 3 4.1 Ratings and reviews 7 ratings · 4 reviews

Based on 7 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.1

A very popular walk

Dog friendly4.9 / 5
Path condition4.7 / 5
Buggy friendly4.7 / 5
Wheelchair friendly4.1 / 5
Toilet facilities2.6 / 5
Pub or café1.4 / 5
Route accuracy4.7 / 5
ClimbingTotally level
LivestockNo livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelDry underfoot

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Walker review

Lovely gentle stroll. Well paved, wide paths. Very dog friendly.

Walker review

Very good winter walk as all pathed .Not to busy around .Main car park toilets closed down but near town so Mcdonalds and costa near by .Unfortunately walk was spoilt very busy traffic getting there and car park you have to download an app to pay online only .

Walker review

If you like a flat no mud walk with constant water views then this is for you...For us we prefer more greenery underfoot and more trees

Walker review

This is a beautiful scenic route. Easy to walk, wide paths, good for kids, dogs, pushchairs. Although no toilets or pubs on route, it is very close to Cheshunt town centre with lots of eating places, toilets. Would highly recommend it.

Walk information

Cheshunt Walk 4

Walk distance
5½ miles
Time
3 hours
Route type
Circular

This fourth route option is basically an extension to the third route that explores much more of the wonderful Lee Valley lakes, woodlands and rivers.

It enjoys everything from the third route, but it then heads further north and takes you around the Seventy Acres Lake. The final stretch of walking back to the start is then through the woodlands around the North Met Lake.

This route also allows you to navigate the entire Lee Valley sculpture trail, so that adds some fun to the walk as you try and discover all of the sculptures.

Cheshunt Walk 4 4.7 Ratings and reviews 3 ratings · 3 reviews

Based on 3 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.7

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly4.7 / 5
Path condition4.3 / 5
Buggy friendly4.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly3.7 / 5
Toilet facilities1.3 / 5
Pub or café1.3 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockNo livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMostly dry

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Walker review

A lovely long walk. All paths, so not challenging. Some lovely waterside views at points.

Walker review

Lovely easy walk. Dog friendly. No loos en route, however.

Walker review

Lovely walk with varied landscapes

Walk information

Cheshunt Walk 5

Walk distance
7¼ miles
Time
3.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This final route option is a long circular walk that heads to the north of Cheshunt until you reach Broxbourne.

The first half of the walk takes you on a winding adventure through the pretty lakes and woodlands of the Lee Valley park, before strolling along a stretch of the River Lee Navigation to get into Broxbourne where there is a pub and a nice cafe.

You can then either catch the train back from Broxbourne to the start, or walk back via a long straight amble alongside the River Lee Navigation canal.

Refreshments:

The Crown, Broxbourne

The Old Mill Retreat Cafe, Broxbourne

Cheshunt Walk 5 No ratings yet Be the first - rate this walk in the Hertfordshire Walks App

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Hertfordshire Walks App

Follow the Cheshunt walks with GPS guidance

It's like sat-nav, but for footpaths.

Choose a walk and follow the pointer showing your live position on the route map, so you always know 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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Expanded route map for Cheshunt Walk 1, a 1 mile circular walk in Hertfordshire