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Heartwood Forest – Heartwood Forest loop from Wheathampstead

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East Of England

Heartwood Forest – Heartwood Forest loop from Wheathampstead

Moderate

5.0

(1)

56

runners

Heartwood Forest – Heartwood Forest loop from Wheathampstead

00:49

6.97km

60m

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: August 6, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.75 km for 86 m

Closed: • 8:00 PM-8:00 AM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

23 m

The Wicked Lady

Highlight • Restaurant

The first pub to introduce no smoking policy in Britain

Tip by

2

3.42 km

Woodland and Meadow Path

Highlight • Forest

Moderate trail for all to explore

Tip by

3

3.65 km

Heartwood Forest

Highlight • Natural

Heartwood Forest is the largest continuous new native forest in England, consisting of 600,000 trees! A network of relatively flat and well-maintained paths will lead you through the forest amongst a medley of towering trees, wildflowers, and wildlife.

Tip by

4

4.71 km

Bluebell Woods in Heartwood Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

Heartwood Forest’s 347-hectare (858-acre) site rises from what was once mainly agricultural land. It’s now the largest continuous new native forest in England consisting of 600,00 trees a place where …

Tip by

5

4.77 km

Heartwood Forest Information Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Some stunning displays of early summer meadow flowers alongside route into Heartwood from Wheathampstead Road

Tip by

6

4.99 km

Heartwood Forest

Highlight • Trail

Nice bridleway around the periphery of the forest

Tip by

7

5.77 km

Dirt Path Near Heartwood Forest

Highlight • Forest

B

6.97 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.66 km

2.07 km

1.69 km

486 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.08 km

1.95 km

668 m

271 m

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Sunday 11 October

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9°C

76 %

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