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Sparrowhall Bridge – Ayot St Lawrence New Church loop from Welwyn

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Sparrowhall Bridge – Ayot St Lawrence New Church loop from Welwyn

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Sparrowhall Bridge – Ayot St Lawrence New Church loop from Welwyn

04:25

16.8km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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875 m

Ayot St Peter

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Nice space in the wood

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2.61 km

Sparrowhall Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Surface has been changed from natural to gravel, making it alot quicker

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6.61 km

Ba Wood

Forest

10.3 km

Claggbottom Wood

Forest

11.0 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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11.5 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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11.7 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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13.3 km

Stocking Spring Wood Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Stocking Spring Woods is situated between the villages of Ayot St Peter's and Ayot St Lawrence in Hertfordshire. It's a beautiful place to walk through, especially in springtime, when you can enjoy a stunning display of bluebells.

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14.7 km

Pathway Under Greenway

Highlight • Forest

16.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.19 km

7.04 km

2.26 km

308 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.65 km

6.47 km

1.47 km

1.21 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

17°C

9°C

90 %

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Sparrowhall Bridge – Ayot St Lawrence New Church loop from Welwyn

Ayot St Peter

Sparrowhall Bridge

Ayot St Lawrence New Church

The Brocket Arms, Ayot St Lawrence

Shaw's Corner

Stocking Spring Wood Nature Reserve

Pathway Under Greenway

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