Walking Britain Essendon & Little Berkhamsted Circular
Introduction to Walk 3661
County/Area - Hertfordshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 7.4 miles / 12 km
Ascent - 600 feet / 182 metres
Time - 4 hours 20 minutes
Grade - easy/mod
A circular walk in rural Hertfordshire from the attractive village of Little Berkhamsted. The route follows sections of the Hertfordshire Way and Chain Walk which are both well waymarked. The walk crosses undulating countryside passing through fields and woodland. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 182 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 182 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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