At a glance
London Colney Walk
- Distance
- 5.5 miles
- Estimated time
- 3 hours
- Route type
- Circular
- GPS app guided
- Yes
- Parking
- Free parking at start 51.71988, -0.29021
- Characteristics
- Woodland, Countryside
Hertfordshire Walks
Crossing the footbridge over the M25 is an unusual way to begin a countryside walk, but before long the traffic noise gives way to peaceful farmland, grazing horses and some wonderfully open and interesting views.
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At a glance
The walk
This route is a long and varied adventure that heads to the south of London Colney.
You have to cross a footbridge over the M25 towards the start of this walk, which is quite an experience in itself, and then after that you'll walk through some pro football training pitches.
Next, as the drone of the motorway fades, you'll then embark on a lovely long stretch of walking through some very pretty countryside, dotted with peacefully grazing horses and offering plenty in the way of lovely views.
Eventually you will descend down a grand hill with the most impressive view of all, and then pass through the De Havilland Aircraft Museum. You'll see some 'retro' old planes from the footpath as you walk past, but you can obviously also enter the museum for a closer look for a fee.
Visit their website to find out more:
https://www.dehavillandmuseum.co.uk
Finally, you'll head back towards London Colney on a public footpath running through the Watford FC Training Academy with it's impressive Dome. This is a public right of way through the academy, so please stick to the route marked on the map.
Refreshments:
The Green Dragon, London Colney
The Bull, London Colney
Based on 6 user ratings
A very popular walk
Fine with dogs
Generally well maintained
Hard going with a buggy
Not wheelchair accessible
Very limited facilities
Not much on route
Accurate
Real feedback from people who have completed this walk using the Hertfordshire Walks app.
First-hand experiences
London Colney Walk 2...Very enjoyable, different kind of walk. Crossing the M25 on a footbridge was a novel start. Followed soon after by walking alongside the Arsenal and Watford training grounds. We then came to one of my bug bears. The walk continues across park land on clear paths. Unfortunately, it seems it’s not the norm to pick up your dog mess here. So watch your step. On the way back you pass the de Havilland Aircraft museum, allow at least an hour if you look around. If you like your own lunch, there are benches and tables on the green at the Start/Finish
Really nice walk. The bit through the crop was intense but otherwise good and easy to follow.
Lovely walk, peaceful. Wasn’t sure where I should be walking through the Watford training facility.
Comments from walkers who have completed the London Colney walk.
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