Welwyn Garden City — Oaklands

Weloak two
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By Heather S. on 15 Jan 2023

Distance

8km/5mi

Ascent

1,030m

Descent

1,093m

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Description

This route is longer than the original Weloak one, but avoids the issues around accuracy, access that I flagged.

This utilises the cycle path for the first stretch out of Welwyn Garden City, which is unfortunately along a busy road but passes fairly quickly. A small detour drops into the Lagoon, which I think is worthwhile, but if you would like to avoid the steps to get back out it is easy to stay on Crookhams road. Afterwards, you're out of Welwyn and into the countryside for the remainder of the walk, barring a very short quiet road section past historic cottages. The walk ends in ancient woodland all the way up to Oaklands

This route is longer than the original Weloak one, but avoids the issues around accuracy, access that I flagged.

This utilises the cycle path for the first stretch out of Welwyn Garden City, which is unfortunately along a busy road but passes fairly quickly. A small detour drops into the Lagoon, which I think is worthwhile, but if you would like to avoid the steps to get back out it is easy to stay on Crookhams road. Afterwards, you're out of Welwyn and into the countryside for the remainder of the walk, barring a very short quiet road section past historic cottages. The walk ends in ancient woodland all the way up to Oaklands

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Problems reported -  Safety (1)

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Welwyn Garden City
Grid Ref TL2394412898
Lat / Lon 51.80101° / -0.20389°
Easting / Northing 523,944E / 212,898N
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Oaklands
Grid Ref TL2452017479
Lat / Lon 51.84205° / -0.19389°
Easting / Northing 524,520E / 217,479N
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Anthony

02 Feb 2024 Winter
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As the author noted, the first part of this route is on rather busy roads (some of which are 40mph) - there are paths so it will be safe but might not be the best for fresh air fans/asthmatics. Once you've crossed Hertford Road the route is much more pleasant with some views of the local area looking south. A bit longer than necessary, but only by 0.6mi so not a huge deal.

Heather S.

15 Jan 2023 Winter
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Reviewing my own route after walking it. As mentioned the section right out of Welwyn is not that amazing as it is a cycle track along a busy road, but I couldn't find a better reasonable alternative. After that, the whole way was fantastic with gently rolling hills. As it was January when I walked it there was of course mud, but generally was not too bad.

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