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North Hertfordshire

View of Therfield Heath – Fox Covert Nature Reserve loop from Royston

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East Of England

North Hertfordshire

View of Therfield Heath – Fox Covert Nature Reserve loop from Royston

Easy

4.8

(5)

62

hikers

View of Therfield Heath – Fox Covert Nature Reserve loop from Royston

01:40

6.01km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.12 km

Icknield Way Bicycle Dismount at Royston Heath

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perfect off-road riding on the Icknield Way, fantastic views of Royston Heath with Cambridge in the distance

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1.60 km

Valley Plantation

Forest

3

2.04 km

View of Therfield Heath

Highlight • Natural

Also known as Royston Heath, Therfield Heath is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a nature reserve on the chalk escarpment above the town of Royston. Trails here …

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4

3.04 km

Bench With a View of the Hertfordshire Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

3.15 km

Fox Covert Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

You walk through a golf course. Be aware of players and flying balls

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6

3.41 km

View of the Rolling Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

5.74 km

The Heath Sports Centre Café

Highlight • Cafe

good spot for a quick lunch

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B

6.01 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.74 km

2.13 km

805 m

168 m

164 m

Surfaces

2.90 km

1.71 km

973 m

248 m

168 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 14 October

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27 %

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