Walk with me in Stevenage

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Nestled in the county of Hertfordshire, 29 miles north of London, lies the town of Stevenage. Historically developed as one of the first ‘new towns’ in a post second-world war era to house over 60,000 displaced people, it’s popularity has grown and the town is now home to over 87,000 people. With transport links to the capital and within walking distance to the countryside, Stevenage is popular with walkers and those seeking an active day out.

3 of the best walking routes

Discover Stevenage

Starting at the Stevenage train station, this walking route takes you through some of the most popular walking spots in the town. Starting at the train station and following the footpath next to the railway line, you can walk alongside trains travelling to Luton and beyond. The route heads east towards Bedwell and then loops down towards West Shephall before scooping back up towards Pin Green and Chesfield in the north. This walk takes you through Fairlands Valley Park and Hampson Park which are popular picnic spots in the town. Fairlands Valley Park covers 120 acres of beautiful parkland with a sailing lake, play areas, aqua park and cafe. The walk ends back at the train station and covers 9.4 miles.

Discover Knebworth

To the south of Stevenage lies Knebworth, most famous for its historic house, gardens and open-air pop concerts. Take the Knebworth trail and discover the beautiful surroundings of the country house. This walk begins at the house car park and takes a scenic route towards the village of St Paul’s Walden and Norton Green. It’s a route the takes you through the fields of Hertfordshire and the wooded areas of the borough so suitable footwear is definitely recommended.

Discover Pryor’s Wood

A local woodland which is popular with the walking residents of Stevenage is Pryor’s Wood. Public parking is available in the adjacent Great Ashby Woodland and District Park however access is available from Gresley Way. The woodland covers 8.7 hectares and is recognised as Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland (ASNW) having continuous woodland cover since 1600 AD. Follow the well trodden footpath around the woodland to discover some of the beautiful woodland scenery with Oak and Hornbeam trees providing a beautiful cover.