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Wheathampstead Fields – Shaw's Corner loop from Wheathampstead

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Wheathampstead Fields – Shaw's Corner loop from Wheathampstead

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Wheathampstead Fields – Shaw's Corner loop from Wheathampstead

02:55

11.1km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.20 km

Wheathampstead Fields

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stroll along this single track through the beautiful fields just outside Wheathampstead. This is particularly beautiful in the spring and summer months when the farmers fields are filled with crops.

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4.35 km

In the care of the National Trust and open to the public, Shaw's Corner was the home of Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw. In the grounds is the rotating writing hut where Shaw wrote most of his plays after moving there in 1906.
For further details see the website nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/essex-bedfordshire-hertfordshire/shaws-corner

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5.97 km

Stocking Spring Wood Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Stocking Spring Woods is situated between the villages of Ayot St Peter's and Ayot St Lawrence in Hertfordshire. It's a beautiful place to walk through, especially in springtime, when you can enjoy a stunning display of bluebells.

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6.37 km

Threegroves Wood

Forest

7.80 km

River Bridge

Highlight • River

In order to go to path along the river Lea there is 3 metal poles designed to stop bikes, but you can get around it.

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7.86 km

Waterend House

Highlight • Monument

It's always nice to stumble across a beautiful period house whilst out on a walk. This is a Jacobean Manor House and Grade II listed building, built in 1677 by Sir John Jennings.

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10.9 km

Wheathampstead Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Wheathampstead Station was restored to its former glory by a team of volunteers with support from the parish council. It closed in 1965 but its most famous visitor, George Bernard Shaw, made this a landmark worth investing in. He would catch the train into London from here. Since 2016 there is a life size carving of Shaw sitting waiting under the platform shelter.

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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.45 km

1.81 km

672 m

627 m

516 m

Surfaces

5.09 km

3.66 km

1.77 km

481 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

25°C

14°C

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Wheathampstead Fields – Shaw's Corner loop from Wheathampstead

Wheathampstead Fields

Shaw's Corner

Stocking Spring Wood Nature Reserve

River Bridge

Waterend House

Wheathampstead Station

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