Paine Bridge at Brocket Hall – Devil's Dyke, Wheathampstead loop from Lemsford Springs

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Paine Bridge at Brocket Hall – Devil's Dyke, Wheathampstead loop from Lemsford Springs

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Paine Bridge at Brocket Hall – Devil's Dyke, Wheathampstead loop from Lemsford Springs

02:27

9.25km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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294 m

View of Brocket Hall

Highlight • Monument

So beautiful and watching golfers attempt to make the tee across the lake

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561 m

Paine Bridge at Brocket Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Paine Bridge at Brocket Hall, Lemsford, was designed by James Paine and the Grade II* listed stone structure has stood for hundreds of years but is now decaying.

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926 m

View of the Bridge Over the River Lea From the Golf Course

Highlight • Viewpoint

keep to the paths that are well indicated or the golfers and groundsman will get annoyed!

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2.02 km

River Lea Trail

Highlight (Segment) • River

This is a lovely section of walking that winds along the twinkling River Lea through forests and grasslands via a gravel path.

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2.58 km

River Bridge

Highlight • River

In order to go to path along the river Lea there is 3 metal poles designed to stop bikes, but you can get around it.

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2.64 km

Waterend House

Highlight • Monument

It's always nice to stumble across a beautiful period house whilst out on a walk. This is a Jacobean Manor House and Grade II listed building, built in 1677 by Sir John Jennings.

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5.46 km

Devil's Dyke, Wheathampstead

Highlight • Natural

Thought to have been a key defence for the Iron Age Catuvellauni tribe against the invading Romans, Devil's Dyke is an impressive earthwork to the east of Wheathampstead. At 49 …

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