Datchworth is a village and civil parish located in Hertfordshire, England. The region features a landscape composed of ancient woodlands, expansive meadows, and rolling hills. This varied terrain provides a setting for outdoor activities, including several sports like touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, and more. The area's network of footpaths and country lanes offers diverse routes for exploration.
Datchworth offers more than 50 routes across various outdoor sports. These routes have been explored…
97
Routes
4.5
(146)
Average rating
1062
People visited

5.0
(1)
45
riders
54.7km
03:21
500m
500m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(5)
35
riders
36.9km
02:15
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(5)
31
riders
54.0km
03:15
430m
430m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(5)
53
riders
56.8km
03:27
410m
410m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
47
riders
36.8km
01:36
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

28
riders
40.3km
01:51
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

17
riders
18.8km
00:49
150m
150m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

12
riders
29.5km
01:17
270m
270m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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7
riders
20.3km
01:33
200m
190m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
22
riders
39.1km
02:15
200m
200m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(4)
11
riders
41.8km
03:01
370m
370m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(1)
13
riders
36.9km
02:08
250m
250m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(9)
25
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(5)
23
hikers
5.84km
01:33
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
18
hikers
6.18km
01:40
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(3)
17
hikers
6.97km
01:50
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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11
riders
55.3km
03:54
460m
460m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.5
(2)
7
riders
15.7km
00:55
100m
100m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
riders
23.7km
01:31
200m
200m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
16.8km
00:59
120m
120m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
15
runners
9.69km
01:07
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
13.1km
01:28
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
14.5km
01:40
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Datchworth offers routes for Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region features over 60 routes, which have been explored by more than 24,000 visitors. These routes hold an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 stars on komoot.
Datchworth provides a network of ancient footpaths and parish trails suitable for hiking. Routes range from easy to moderate, traversing fields and forests. More than 40 hiking routes are available, with details found in the Hiking around Datchworth guide.
Datchworth offers easy hiking routes suitable for various abilities, including paths through fields and forests. The terrain is generally gentle, making it accessible for many. Specific easy routes are detailed in the Easy hikes around Datchworth guide.
Datchworth features various cycling routes, including options for Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. These routes explore the Hertfordshire countryside, offering both paved and unpaved segments. Information on these routes is available in the Cycling around Datchworth guide.
Datchworth is well-suited for road cycling, with numerous routes exploring the countryside on mostly paved surfaces. Routes vary in length and difficulty, catering to different fitness levels. Detailed road cycling options are provided in the Road Cycling Routes around Datchworth guide.
Datchworth offers opportunities for off-road cycling on bridleways and byways, which traverse varied terrain including woodlands and fields. These trails allow exploration away from paved roads. Specific mountain biking options are outlined in the MTB Trails around Datchworth guide.
Datchworth includes routes categorized as family-friendly, offering accessible options for outdoor activities. These routes typically feature gentle terrain suitable for various ages and abilities. Specific family-friendly trails can be identified within the komoot guides for hiking and cycling.
Datchworth's landscape includes ancient woodlands, expansive meadows, and rolling hills. Notable natural features for walkers include Hitch Wood, known for bluebell displays, and Mardley Heath, a local spot with 37 hectares of woodland. Datchworth Green itself is a significant historical feature.
Komoot offers several guides for Datchworth, including Cycling around Datchworth, Hiking around Datchworth, and MTB Trails around Datchworth. Additional guides cover easy hikes, road cycling, gravel biking, and running trails.
Datchworth features a total of 62 routes across various outdoor sports on komoot. These routes have been explored by more than 24,000 visitors. The average rating for these routes is 4.56 out of 5 stars.
The official website for Datchworth is the Datchworth Parish Council website. It provides local information and resources for the area. The website can be accessed at datchworth-pc.gov.uk.
The Datchworth Parish Council can be contacted for local inquiries. The phone number for the Clerk to the Parish Council is 07938 743424. Further contact details may be available on their official website.

