Hatfield Forest Lake – Hatfield Forest Cafe loop from Hatfield Heath

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Hatfield Forest Lake – Hatfield Forest Cafe loop from Hatfield Heath

Hard

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Hatfield Forest Lake – Hatfield Forest Cafe loop from Hatfield Heath

05:20

20.7km

110m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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47 m

The White Horse, Hatfield Heath

Highlight • Settlement

Good pub in a great location for a stop. Hatfield Heath is a picturesque green space perfect for a mid ride break... with or without a refreshing drink from the pub!

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1.01 km

Town Grove

Forest

5.02 km

Whitegate Plantation

Forest

5.97 km

Hatfield Forest Lake

Highlight • Natural Monument

Korean Air Cargo Flight 8509 crashed here. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_Air_Cargo_Flight_8509

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6.01 km

Beggar's Hall Fishing Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

This scenic fishing lake sits on the western edge of Hatfield Forest. You can enjoy the tranquil countryside setting from a bench while watching fishermen reel in their dinner.

The …

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9.45 km

Hatfield Forest Lake

Highlight • Lake

Hatfield Forest is an ancient royal hunting forest, and considered to be one of the best-preserved medieval forests in the world. In the past, deer were kept in the forest …

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9.88 km

Hatfield Forest Lake

Highlight • Forest

Bought a coffee from the National Trust cafe and sat near to the lake in Hatfield Forrest.

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9.88 km

Hatfield Forest Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Great for a beverage or ice cream after a long walk!

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14.8 km

The Cock Inn

Highlight • Pub

Good pub, Wednesday is pie night!

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14.9 km

Hatfield Broad Oak Village and St Mary the Virgin Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Hatfield Broad Oak is a beautiful rural village that has a church, two pubs, butchers and a village shop.

It's probably best known for being the closest village to Barrington Hall, a Grade II-listed red-brick country manor.

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20.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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