Section 11 of 14, Hertfordshire Way
Hertford to Widford
13.6 miles (21.9 km). About 5 hours, moderate.
Start: TL 325 125. Finish: TL 420 159. OS grid.
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Diversion in place on this route. On section 10 (Cuffley to Hertford), not this one. The details are on its page.
Up and down
About 234 m of climbing and 198 m of descent; highest point 91 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hertford.
- Stations
- Hertford East, 630 m from the start. Directions TL 330 129Hertford North, 980 m from the start. Directions TL 316 128
- Bus stops
- Castle Hall, 80 m from the start. Directions TL 325 126Market Street, 180 m from the start. Directions TL 327 126
- Car parks
- Car park, 100 m from the start. Directions TL 326 124Car park, 130 m from the start. Directions TL 326 124Gascoyne Way Car Park (pay), 180 m from the start. Directions TL 327 125
Getting back
The section finishes at Widford. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Green Man PH, 10 m from the finish. Directions TL 420 158Bell Lane, 160 m from the finish. Directions TL 419 157Field House, 300 m from the finish. Directions TL 417 157
Planning the Hertfordshire Way
- Planning the whole trail: fhw.org.uk.
- The guidebook: The Hertfordshire Way (third edition) (The Friends of the Hertfordshire Way).
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 36%, paved or flagged 26%, grass 16%, gravel and tracks 12%.
About 24% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 10 kissing gates, 14 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 32 m in a kilometre (1 in 31), starting 13.2 miles in.
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