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Fox Covert Nature Reserve – View of Therfield Heath loop from Therfield

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Fox Covert Nature Reserve – View of Therfield Heath loop from Therfield

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Fox Covert Nature Reserve – View of Therfield Heath loop from Therfield

04:36

17.1km

220m

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: June 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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375 m

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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955 m

Slipes Wood

Forest

4.67 km

Fox Covert Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

You walk through a golf course. Be aware of players and flying balls

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5.23 km

Bench With a View of the Hertfordshire Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.23 km

View of Therfield Heath

Highlight • Natural

Also known as Royston Heath, Therfield Heath is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a nature reserve on the chalk escarpment above the town of Royston. Trails here …

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6.67 km

Valley Plantation

Forest

8.56 km

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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8.75 km

The Old Courthouse, Royston

Highlight • Restaurant

The Grade II listed BUILDING now houses a restaurant.

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17.0 km

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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17.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.83 km

4.82 km

3.55 km

633 m

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.51 km

5.73 km

3.09 km

1.07 km

479 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Tuesday 30 June

26°C

14°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Fox Covert Nature Reserve – View of Therfield Heath loop from Therfield

Therfield Water Tower

View of the Rolling Hills

Fox Covert Nature Reserve

Bench With a View of the Hertfordshire Countryside

View of Therfield Heath

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

The Old Courthouse, Royston

Fox and Duck Pub, Therfield

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