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

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

Moderate

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

03:31

13.4km

100m

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: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.52 km

Robinson's Wood

Forest

3.57 km

Pathway Under Greenway

Highlight • Forest

4.53 km

Saul's Wood

Forest

5.53 km

Avery St. Peter Old Churchyard

Highlight • Historical Site

7.95 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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8.01 km

St Lawrence Old Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice place to visit

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8.19 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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8.66 km

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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11.7 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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13.0 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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13.4 km

End point

Parking

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