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St Lawrence Old Church – Ayot St Lawrence New Church loop from Wheathampstead

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United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Hertfordshire
St Albans
Wheathampstead

St Lawrence Old Church – Ayot St Lawrence New Church loop from Wheathampstead

Moderate

5.0

(8)

26

hikers

St Lawrence Old Church – Ayot St Lawrence New Church loop from Wheathampstead

03:07

11.9km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 8.83 km for 55 m

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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2.52 km

Robinson's Wood

Forest

4.08 km

Threegroves Wood

Forest

3

4.48 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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4

6.09 km

Shaw's Corner

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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5

6.34 km

Don't have any pictures but it's located opposite church. Haven't been inside because of corona virus lockdown.

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6

6.40 km

St Lawrence Old Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice place to visit

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7

6.77 km

Ayot St Lawrence New Church

Highlight • Historical Site

This is Ayot St Lawrence New Church, built by a local landowner to replace the 'old' church which he'd had demolished as it obstructed the view from his home. It was supposed to resemble a temple to Apollo.

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8

8.86 km

The Cross Keys, Gustard Wood

Highlight • Other

from the last weekend in July, the pub is going to open a garden bar for coffee, breakfast buns and there very good homemade cakes at the weekend.

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9

10.2 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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10

11.5 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 …

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B

11.9 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.22 km

2.15 km

927 m

524 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.36 km

3.19 km

1.15 km

646 m

493 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Monday 18 May

17°C

9°C

83 %

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