At a glance
Hertford Walk
- Distance
- 2.25 miles
- Estimated time
- 1 hour
- Route type
- Circular
- GPS app guided
- Yes
- Parking
- Paid parking at start 51.79981, -0.07913
- Characteristics
- Water, Countryside, Café, Pub
Hertfordshire Walks
The Old Barge Pub Walk, Hertford
This pub walk is a short easy-access stroll around the pretty market town of Hertford and Hartham Park and it visits the wonderful Old Barge pub that sits on the side of the pretty River Lee.
The Old Barge, Hertford
2 The Folly, Hertford, SG14 1QD
01992 581871
The paths on this walk are all tarmac, and there are only a few mild ascents on the route, so it's suitable for all wheels. You'll visit the grounds of the old historic castle in Hertford, stroll through the streets of the lovely market town itself and stroll along the canal.
This is also a great walk for the kids as you'll visit a huge newly-built sandpit play park with water puzzles for the kids to enjoy. There is also a section under a bridge where lots of kids paddle in the shallow water on the hot summer days, making this a great family walk.
Parking: Hartham Common Car Park
Train Station: Hertford East
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The walk
Hertford Walk
This first route option is a short easy-access stroll around the pretty market town of Hertford and Hartham Park. The paths are all tarmac, and there are only a few mild ascents on the route, so it's suitable for all wheels.
You'll visit the grounds of the old historic castle in Hertford, stroll through the streets of the lovely market town itself, visit a lovely riverside pub and stroll along the canal.
It's also a great walk for the kids as you'll visit a huge newly-built sandpit play park with water puzzles for the kids to enjoy. There is also a section under a bridge where lots of kids paddle in the shallow water on the hot summer days, making this a great family walk.
Based on 10 user ratings
Community feedback
Overall rating4.2
A very popular walk
Very dog friendly
Generally well maintained
Mostly buggy friendly
Mostly accessible
Some facilities
Good stop on route
Spot on
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User reviews
Walker review
Loved this walk the town of Hertford is so lovely
Walker review
First walk using this app and we loved it!! Great route!
Walker review
A great walk for wet weather as there were no muddy sections. Dogs could be off lead for the first half and it was busy with dog walkers, even on a grey February day. Good mix of park, riverside and town. We stopped at The Woolpack which was very welcoming. I imagine the area gets very busy in good weather. The playground looked great for children.
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Time for a stop
Pubs and cafés on this walk
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