Hertsmere Way
A 47-mile circular footpath running around the inner boundary of Hertsmere Borough, using public rights of way wherever possible. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: TQ 190 963
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
Time: 18–23 hours
Duration: 3–4 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
173 London North
183 Chelmsford and The Rodings
Summary
The Hertsmere Way is divided into several walkable sections with public transport links, supported by a network of connecting routes to provide loops, figures-of-eight, and linear walks of various lengths. Hertsmere is an area just north of Greater London incorporating Borehamwood, Radlett, Bushey, and Potters Bar. Locations on the route — starting near Elstree Station in Borehamwood — include Elstree, Aldenham Reservoir, Hilfield Park Reservoir, Bushey Heath, Watford Heath, the River Ver and River Colne valleys, Radlett, Bowman’s Lakes, Potters Bar, and Dancers Hill. The way links with the London Loop, Ver-Colne Valley Way, Hertfordshire Way, and Watling Chase Trail.