Hertfordshire Walks
Wadesmill is a small Hertfordshire village with a café and pubs, and two quite different walks heading into the countryside on either side of it.
The first, just under 5 miles, follows The Bourne footpath north into the fields, then loops back through Sacombe Green and Home Wood. The second, at about 6 miles, was suggested by a member of our Hertfordshire Walks Facebook group. It heads the other way, through undulating countryside and Sawtrees Wood and along the River Rib. As the two don't overlap, you could join them up for a longer day, finishing at The Feathers or The Anchor.
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Wadesmill walk 01
The first walk option is a nice circular walk in the countryside to the north of Wadesmill.
It heads off first along The Bourne footpath that takes you deep into the countryside before looping back around through the village of Sacombe Green and then through Home Wood, before heading back to the village where you'll find a nice cafe and pubs for refreshments.
Based on 18 user ratings
An outstanding walk
Real feedback from people who have completed this walk using the Hertfordshire Walks app.
First-hand experiences
Parked just after Standon Green End so that Wadesmill with the pub and cafe were just over half way. I like a stop at the halfway point rather than at the beginning or end. Lovely varied walk. ...
Absolutely beautiful walk in a part of Hertfordshire I haven’t visited in quite a while – I would definitely do this walk again, especially on a sunny day like today! Thank you Walks’ Team
Very enjoyable and dog friendly. First time using app and all worked perfectly. Feathers is super dog friendly.
At the start just after the feathers pub there was slight confusion about where the path is as there was private road sign, keep to the left and there is a small path. ...Parked on the roadside on Ermine street.
Another glorious varied walk. First half has a slight incline and a few steepish steps. Ignore private road sign. It is still a public footpath. Could be misleading. Saw hare, deer, swallows and varous birds of prey. Parked in Feathers car park. Enjoy.
Great walk with slowly climbing hills and nice views ...
Lovely, peaceful, walk in the countryside.
Wadesmill walk 02
This second route option is a slightly longer walk that was recommended by one of our users on the Hertfordshire Walks facebook group.
This walk heads in the opposite direction and takes you on a wonderful loop of undulating countryside that enjoys a stroll through Sawtrees Wood and also along the River Rib as you go.
As it's a completely different walk to the first route option, you could do both walks to create a truly epic adventure!
Based on 7 user ratings
An outstanding walk
Real feedback from people who have completed this walk using the Hertfordshire Walks app.
First-hand experiences
Lovely walk
My new favourite 6 mile walk. Parked at The Feathers. Varied walk. Lots of it on gravel paths. Bit muddy in places. An amazing app especially as I am new to Hertfordshire. Thank you team.
Spectacular views, you wont be disappointed.
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