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East Of England

River Lea Trail – Shaw's Corner loop from Welwyn Garden City

Hiking trails & Routes

East Of England

River Lea Trail – Shaw's Corner loop from Welwyn Garden City

Hard

4.7

(11)

40

hikers

River Lea Trail – Shaw's Corner loop from Welwyn Garden City

05:03

19.3km

160m

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: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

381 m

Welwyn Garden City Fountain

Highlight • Monument

Small but beautiful fountain

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2

5.15 km

River Lea Trail

Highlight (Segment) • River

This is a lovely section of walking that winds along the twinkling River Lea through forests and grasslands via a gravel path.

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3

5.76 km

Waterend House

Highlight • Monument

It's always nice to stumble across a beautiful period house whilst out on a walk. This is a Jacobean Manor House and Grade II listed building, built in 1677 by Sir John Jennings.

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4

11.2 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

11.4 km

The Brocket Arms, Ayot St Lawrence

Highlight • Pub

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

13.9 km

Avery St. Peter Old Churchyard

Highlight • Historical Site

15.2 km

Little Hocketts Wood

Forest

15.9 km

Mitchell's Wood

Forest

9

16.6 km

The Waggoners, Ayot Green

Highlight • Pub

Amazing place, close to a golf club and a local pub

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B

19.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.21 km

7.22 km

2.90 km

549 m

379 m

Surfaces

8.41 km

3.95 km

3.48 km

2.01 km

880 m

537 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Monday 18 May

17°C

9°C

90 %

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