Walk, Run, Ride

Where can I go?

There is an extensive network of footpaths, bridleways and permissive paths at Woodhall Estate. Permissive paths are voluntarily opened and maintained by the estate to better connect the statutory rights-of-way and to create circular routes. There are several pubs in the area and many people choose to walk/run/ride from one to another, for example from The Bull in Watton-at-Stone to The Horns at Bull’s Green or The Grandison at Bramfield.

Whether you want to walk, run, or ride your bike or horse, there are many public paths across the estate for you to enjoy. We recommend using the Ordnance Survey map below to navigate the public rights of way. Please ensure you choose the right path, as follows:

  • Yellow waymarkers: footpaths, open to walkers/runners only
  • Blue waymarkers: bridleways, open to walkers/runners, cyclists and horse-riders
  • Green/white waymarkers: permissive paths, open to walkers/runners, cyclists and horse-riders

Members of the public must remain on designated rights-of-way: this is essential for the estate to function and perform our demanding conservation, farming and forestry operations. A huge amount of effort goes into maintaining all of the rights-of-way and, whilst we do all we can to make them safe, anyone visiting the estate does so entirely at their own risk.

Please keep dogs under control in the interests of wildlife and conservation, as well as other path users.

Getting Here

There is no public car park on the estate, however there is plenty of parking in Hertford and Stevenage from where bus routes connect the estate. Bus stops are conveniently located in Stapleford and Watton-at-Stone for you to access our path network. Plan your journey here.

Alternatively, Watton-at-Stone train station is located on the estate, a convenient start and finish point for accessing our path network. The station connects Hertford and Stevenage, as well as London and all the stations in between. Plan your journey here.

Countryside Code

It is essential that you come prepared to the countryside and help us to protect the natural environment. Please, always take your litter home – it is damaging for nature and animals, let alone for the beauty of the countryside. Please download and read the Countryside Code before setting off from home.

Ordnance Survey Map

We strongly recommend that you use the Ordnance Survey map below to plan your route. This is the official and definitive map of the UK. It is highly detailed, showing rights of way, footpaths, bridleways, landscape features and places of interest. To the contrary, Google Maps and Apple Maps can be inaccurate in the countryside and should not be relied upon. You can download the Ordnance Survey app to guide you on your next day out at Woodhall Estate.

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