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Patmore Heath Walks & Route Maps

Patmore Heath walk, Hertfordshire
Patmore Heath · Photo: Local Walks Team

Few places are better suited to a day of hill walking than the countryside around Patmore Heath, where country lanes, rolling farmland and far-reaching views combine to create a fantastic selection of routes.

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Walk information

Patmore Heath Walk 1

Walk distance
1¾ miles
Time
1 hour
Route type
Circular

This is a short but lovely stroll from Patmore Heath.

You'll enjoy the grass heathland of the Patmore Heath itself, before venturing out into the countryside for a bit of a climb up the hill and then some gorgeous views on the way back around.

There's then a short walk along the lane to the lovely pub that does a very popular Sunday Roast. (We would advise booking in advance on a Sunday as they get fully booked!)

Refreshments:

The Catherine Wheel, Albury

Patmore Heath Walk 1 5.0 Ratings and reviews 1 rating · 1 review

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Community feedback

Overall rating5.0

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly5.0 / 5
Path condition4.0 / 5
Buggy friendly5.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café0.0 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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Walker review

Very nice, easy walk around the pretty PAtmore Heath

Walk information

Patmore Heath Walk 2

Walk distance
3½ miles
Time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This second route is a slightly longer walk in the wonderful undulating countryside to the west of Patmore Heath.

After a short stroll through Patmore Heath itself, you'll then leave the village and climb up in to the hills and enjoy a stretch of the Hertfordshire way and some patches of pretty woodland as you work your way back towards the start via the lovely pub.

Patmore Heath Walk 2 5.0 Ratings and reviews 1 rating

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Overall rating5.0

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly0.0 / 5
Path condition5.0 / 5
Buggy friendly0.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly0.0 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café0.0 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockNo livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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Patmore Heath Walk 3

Walk distance
3¾ miles
Time
2 hours
Route type
Circular

This third route option is a little bit longer again (especially if you detour to the pub) but youre rewarded for the effort with some wonderful views as you walk.

After a stroll through the Patmore Heath, you'll leave the village and climb up into the hills for a long loop of walking that includes open countryside, woodland sections and a number of stunning views.

Patmore Heath Walk 3 4.0 Ratings and reviews 1 rating · 1 review

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Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly3.0 / 5
Path condition5.0 / 5
Buggy friendly2.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café0.0 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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Walker review

...The Patmore Heath walks are great for a quiet, peaceful, countryside stroll. We didn’t see any people and the only noise was birdsong and the occasional distant airplane. There is a nice pub, The Catherine Wheel, close to all the routes but check the opening times (I didn’t and it’s closed on Mondays). The people of Patmore Heath ask walkers to ensure that they park only in the designated car park and not elsewhere on the Heath.

Walk information

Patmore Heath Walk 4

Walk distance
5 miles
Time
2.5 hours
Route type
Circular

We think this is our personal favourite of our walks from Patmore Heath if you have to time to enjoy the extra distance.

It combines the best bits of the earlier routes, including Patmore Heath itself, some lovely woodland sections, some climbs and descents to get the heart pumping and lots of rewarding views.

You'll pass the pub at the start of the walk, but if the hills work up an appetite, it's only a short stroll to get back there for refreshments after your walk. Please do book on Sundays though as it is popular and often fills up.

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Patmore Heath Walk 5

Walk distance
5¼ miles
Time
2.5 hours
Route type
Circular

If you want a slightly longer leg stretch, then this fifth walk option heads out into the farmed countryside to the east of Patmore Heath, giving you an alternative long ramble through this pretty part of Hertfordshire.

There are less hills over this side, so you get a flatter walk, and there are not any woodland sections, so it's not quite as varied as the other routes, with more exposure to the sun on a hot day.

However, it's still a very peaceful and you get rewarded with some wonderful views at the end of the route.

Patmore Heath Walk 5 5.0 Ratings and reviews 1 rating · 1 review

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Community feedback

Overall rating5.0

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly4.0 / 5
Path condition5.0 / 5
Buggy friendly1.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café1.0 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingSteep climbs
LivestockNo livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelBoots recommended

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Walker review

Easy parking. Saw no one at all once I’d left the heath. So peaceful. There are options to make the walk shorter or longer. A couple of short stretches on very quiet roads. ...

Walk information

Patmore Heath Walk 6

Walk distance
9 miles
Time
4.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This final route is basically an epic adventure that enjoys all of the good bits of the other routes.

It's a long walk, so you will need the time and energy to complete this one, but you'll be rewarded with many highlights and a wonderful day out in this lovely peaceful and undulating area of Hertfordshire countryside.

As with all the other routes from Patmore Heath, you can reward yourself with a delicious meal in the wonderful pub after your walk. Please do book in advance on Sundays though as it's very popular.

Patmore Heath Walk 6 4.0 Ratings and reviews 2 ratings · 1 review

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Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly3.5 / 5
Path condition4.0 / 5
Buggy friendly1.5 / 5
Wheelchair friendly2.5 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café4.5 / 5
Route accuracy4.5 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockNo livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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Walker review

If you’re looking to stretch your legs and ‘get away from it all’ this walk is perfect, 9 miles and we saw one dog walker and one cyclist. There was a short stretch of busy road near the start without pavement which might make the walk not overly suitable for a dog. The rest of the walk was fine though. Mainly along field edges with the occasional tree line path. Just after the 7 mile mark, we came to a thick hedge where we weren’t quite sure whether the right of way was down the left or right side. We chose the left side as it looked clearer but soon came across a fallen tree where the path beyond it was impassable. There was a gap in the hedge a few yards before the tree so we crossed to the other side. Progress there was possible, but unfortunately it was through thick stinging nettles. Not great if you are wearing shorts (which we were). Other than that all the footpaths were totally clear

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Expanded route map for Patmore Heath Walk 1, a 1.75 mile circular walk in Hertfordshire