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East Of England

North Hertfordshire

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

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

North Hertfordshire

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

Moderate

4.6

(22)

112

hikers

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

04:03

15.1km

180m

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: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

27 m

Silver Ball Cafe

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Greasy Spoon. A favourite for motor cyclists. The A10 is a very busy dangerous road but there are loads of great tiny roads and tracks in area.

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3.91 km

Slipes Wood

Forest

3

7.63 km

View of the Rolling Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

7.89 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

7.99 km

Bench With a View of the Hertfordshire Countryside

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6

8.99 km

View of Therfield Heath

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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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9.43 km

Valley Plantation

Forest

8

9.91 km

Icknield Way Bicycle Dismount at Royston Heath

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

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9

11.4 km

Icknield Way Footpath

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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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B

15.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.70 km

3.72 km

3.05 km

464 m

146 m

Surfaces

5.82 km

5.54 km

2.65 km

406 m

247 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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