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East Of England

North Hertfordshire

Fox and Duck Pub, Therfield – Icknield Way Footpath loop from Royston

Running trails & routes

East Of England

North Hertfordshire

Fox and Duck Pub, Therfield – Icknield Way Footpath loop from Royston

Moderate

4.3

(3)

94

runners

Fox and Duck Pub, Therfield – Icknield Way Footpath loop from Royston

01:35

13.6km

160m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

512 m

Royston Town Hall and Museum

Highlight • Monument

Smaller museum and gallery - Admission is free:
roystonmuseum.org.uk

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2

643 m

Parish and Priory Church of St. John the Baptist, Royston

Highlight • Religious Site

The attractive town of Royston features on both the Icknield Way and Hertfordshire Way long-distance paths. In fact, its ancient Royce Stone is the official start point of the latter. …

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3

1.43 km

The Heath Sports Centre Café

Highlight • Cafe

good spot for a quick lunch

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7.04 km

Slipes Wood

Forest

5

7.62 km

Therfield Water Tower

Highlight • Structure

Grungey looking water tower with a nice green next to it and the village of Therfield, good spot to rest.

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6

8.31 km

Fox and Duck Pub, Therfield

Highlight • Restaurant

Therfield is a pretty little village nestling in the serene Hertfordshire countryside. With traditional village green, historic buildings, and an excellent pub that serves food, it is a great place to stop for a moment.

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7

9.70 km

Icknield Way Footpath

Highlight • Trail

Good footpath for running or walking. Some roots crossing path, so watch for tripping. Great views! May sometimes meet mountain bikers...

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8

11.2 km

Icknield Way Bicycle Dismount at Royston Heath

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perfect off-road riding on the Icknield Way, fantastic views of Royston Heath with Cambridge in the distance

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9

13.0 km

The Nest café

Highlight • Cafe

There’s a pub across the street

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B

13.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.19 km

2.81 km

2.79 km

1.71 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.28 km

2.97 km

2.02 km

1.64 km

1.53 km

163 m

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Sunday 17 May

14°C

6°C

78 %

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