Hertfordshire Walks

London Colney Walk & Route Map

London Colney walk, Hertfordshire
London Colney · Photo: Local Walks Team

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

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

The walk

London Colney 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

Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly3.0 / 5

Fine with dogs

Path condition3.8 / 5

Generally well maintained

Buggy friendly1.8 / 5

Hard going with a buggy

Wheelchair friendly0.8 / 5

Not wheelchair accessible

Toilet facilities1.8 / 5

Very limited facilities

Pub or café1.7 / 5

Not much on route

Route accuracy4.3 / 5

Accurate

ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockSome livestock
StilesA few stiles on route
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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

First-hand experiences

User reviews

Walker review

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

Walker review

Really nice walk. The bit through the crop was intense but otherwise good and easy to follow.

Walker review

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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Expanded route map for London Colney Walk, a 5.5 mile circular walk in Hertfordshire