Section 6 of 14, Hertfordshire Way
Markyate to Tring Station
11.1 miles (17.9 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: TL 061 163. Finish: SP 951 123. 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 290 m of climbing and 284 m of descent; highest point 220 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Markyate.
- Bus stops
- Fire Station, 60 m from the start. Directions TL 061 164Hicks Road Terminus, 120 m from the start. Directions TL 062 163
- Car parks
- Car park, 20 m from the start. Directions TL 060 163Car park, 90 m from the start. Directions TL 061 163Car park, 100 m from the start. Directions TL 060 162
Getting back
The section finishes at Tring Station. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Tring, 100 m from the finish. Directions SP 950 122
- Bus stops
- Tring Railway Station, 130 m from the finish. Directions SP 950 122Pendley Manor Hotel and Conference Centre, 960 m from the finish. Directions SP 942 120
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: paved or flagged 22%, earth, rock and mud 8%, gravel and tracks 6%; the rest (62%) isn't recorded.
About 20% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 11 kissing gates, 3 gates.
Steepest climb: about 57 m in a kilometre (1 in 18), starting 5.1 miles in.
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