This third route option is the 'glory walk' from the pretty village of Therfield and it heads in the opposite direction from the first two routes, taking you on a long adventure to the north of the village. As soon as you leave the village the walk starts heading on a long downhill walk towards Royston and you'll enjoy wonderful sweeping views as you walk.
Then at the bottom of the hill you'll wander through the pretty woodlands of Therfield Heath, and then through some farmed fields, before then starting the long and picturesque climb back up the hill towards the village.
The farmed fields section can be a bit of a battle during the peak summer months when the crops are up as they didn't cut a wide enough pathway when we visited. During this time, please wear appropriate clothing for this, or alternatively use the red-dotted diversion which isn't as pretty, but doesn't have the high crops issue.
It's quite exposed to the sun for periods of the walk, so please go prepared with adequate sun protection on hot days. The long hill back up is quite a strenuous walk as well, but that will make your reward at the Fox and Duck all the more enjoyable.
Finally, you can get to this route from the Royston Train station. It's quite a long walk to join the route from there, but it's worth it if you want a big strenuous and rewarding trek with a great pub half way around.
Refreshments:
The Fox & Duck, Therfield
Train Station:
Royston
