Walks in Affinity Water Regions
We’re very lucky to live in such an environmentally diverse part of the country, and particularly with the number of unique habitats our precious chalk streams offer us. There are many walks to choose from, but here are just some of our suggestions to get you started.
Wadesmill loop (SG12)
Distance: 5.8 miles (9.3 km)
Time: approx. 2 hours
Waterford Heath
and Marsh (SG14)
Distance: 3.7 miles (5.9 km)
Time: approx. 1.5 hours
Purwell River Walk (SG4)
Distance: 1.6 miles (2.5 km)
Time: approx. 40 mins
Goring and Thames path stile-free walk (RG8)
Distance: 3.6 miles (5.7 km)
Time: approx. 1.2 hours
Chapmore End Loop (SG12)
Distance: 4.9 miles (7.8 km)
Time: approx. 1.6 hours
Much Hadham
Loop (SG10)
Distance: 8 miles (12.8 km)
Time: approx. 2.6 hours
Kimpton Loop (AL6)
Distance: 10.9 miles (17.5 km)
Time: approx. 3.6 hours
Berkhamstead Loop (HP4)
Distance: 6 miles (9.6 km)
Time: approx. 2 hours
Chess Valley Loop (WD3)
Distance: 5.2 miles (8.4 km)
Time: approx. 1.7 hours
Ware South-West
Loop (SG12)
Distance: 7 miles (11.2 km)
Time: approx. 2.3 hours
Waterford Heath
Nature Park (SG14)
Distance: 2.3 miles (3.7 km)
Time: approx. 50 mins
We’re sure you’re all very sensible and everything, but it wouldn’t be proper for us to send you out into the wilderness without a few cautionary points. Always be mindful of your own safety and general etiquette:
Take a fully charged mobile phone to keep in touch
Have access to a
small first aid kit
Where applicable stick to pavements and footpaths
Be considerate of other walkers and don’t forget to say hello
Leave things as you find them
Don’t litter
Keep pets under control
Beware of encroaching in the territory of wildlife, cattle and other farm animals
Don’t let children wander off
Be aware of weather conditions
If walking at night on a road, make sure you wear light-coloured or reflective clothing
Familiarise yourself with the Countryside Code
There are even more walks available from local authorities and parks below
(links go to external sites, nothing to do with us, guv):
Colne River Walk (UB8)
Distance: 4.75 miles (7.6 km)
Time: approx. 1.5 hours
Hicca Way – following the River Hiz (SG4)
Distance: 8 miles (12.8 km)
Time: approx. 2.6 hours
Along the Misbourne Stream and then link back through Chilterns woodlands (SG13)
Distance: 5.75 miles (9.3 km)
Time: approx. 1.9 hours
Aquadrome and Bury Lake (WD3)
Distance: 1.5 miles (2.4 km)
Time: approx. 30 mins
Stockers Lake (WD3)
Distance: 3.75 miles (6 km)
Time: approx. 1.25 hours
Harefield & Batchworth Heights (WD3)
Distance: 5 miles (8 km)
Time: approx. 1.6 hours
River Ver Trail (AL3)
Distance: 17 miles (27.4 km)
Time: approx. 5.6 hours
Ankerwycke Walk (TW19)
Distance: 4.5 miles (7.2 km)
Time: approx. 1.5 hours
Find you own local trails and walkways using the links below:
