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Mimmshall Brook – Gobions Wood Nature Reserve loop from Potters Bar

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Mimmshall Brook – Gobions Wood Nature Reserve loop from Potters Bar

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4.8

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Mimmshall Brook – Gobions Wood Nature Reserve loop from Potters Bar

05:23

20.4km

180m

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: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.24 km

Mimmshall Brook

Highlight • River

This river has been known to flood the nearby Watersend hamlet

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5.24 km

Hertfordshire Way Forest and Fields

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is a stunning view of Hertfordshire and North Mymms Park great picnic spot.

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6.00 km

Hawkshead Wood

Forest

8.18 km

Cangsley Grove

Forest

9.28 km

St. Mary's Church, North Mymms

Highlight • Religious Site

Geology tip - In the stone walls of the church you can find the famous Hertfordshire Puddingstone rock amongst Fake Puddingstone and Carstone

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12.4 km

Vincenzo Lunardi Balloon Landing Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

A fantastic story behind this very old! read here: hertsmemories.org.uk/content/herts-history/leisure/hot-air-balloons/the-balloon-stone

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17.2 km

Gobions Lake

Highlight • Forest

Moderate trail and amazing woodland

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17.4 km

Gobions Wood Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

A fantastic woodland for bluebells and wood anemones in the spring, and diverse fungi in the autumn. It contains remnants of a landscaped 18th century ‘pleasure gardens’

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17.9 km

Gobions Farm Fields Entrance

Highlight • Forest

The start to Gobions woods Nature Reserve through the Farm field, Easy trail leading to a magical place to enjoy

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18.0 km

Gabion Woods Archway

Highlight • Monument

Amazing House with a beautiful arch to stand out of the rest 😀

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20.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

3.74 km

3.32 km

1.10 km

594 m

Surfaces

5.09 km

4.28 km

4.26 km

3.04 km

2.65 km

1.01 km

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Friday 15 May

13°C

3°C

41 %

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Mimmshall Brook – Gobions Wood Nature Reserve loop from Potters Bar

Mimmshall Brook

Hertfordshire Way Forest and Fields

St. Mary's Church, North Mymms

Vincenzo Lunardi Balloon Landing Memorial

Gobions Lake

Gobions Wood Nature Reserve

Gobions Farm Fields Entrance

Gabion Woods Archway

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