Kimpton
Hertfordshire
Slow Ways linking Kimpton and Harpenden, Luton, Oaklands, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City
Progress towards triple-checked route options for Kimpton’s five Slow Ways: 55%
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Many Slow Ways have several route options. Some will be better than others, or good for different reasons.
Our goal is for each Slow Way to have at least one route that is verified and surveyed. To be verified – and get its snail badge – a route needs at least three positive reviews.
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Walk to Kimpton from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Harpenden—Kimpton
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Harkim one |
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4 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 9km/5mi | Ascent 85m | Descent 106m | ||
Kimpton—Oaklands
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Kimoak one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 10km/6mi | Ascent 151m | Descent 162m | ||
Kimpton—Stevenage
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Kimste one |
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4 X |
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Verify me | Distance 11km/7mi | Ascent 153m | Descent 148m | ||
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Kimpton—Welwyn Garden City
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Kimwel one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 10km/6mi | Ascent 130m | Descent 131m | ||
Luton—Kimpton
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Lutkim one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 12km/7mi | Ascent 111m | Descent 133m |
Collective progress
60% of Kimpton’s routes are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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5 people have contributed to Kimpton’s Slow Ways
4 people have pledged to walk and review a route
2 people have surveyed a route in Kimpton
41km out of 52km have been walked and reviewed
58km of reviews have been shared in Kimpton
Latest Updates
There are good views across the Hertfordshire countryside as you cross big open fields, then down to the River Mimram in Whitwell (pub). From here you have to walk in the road for a while, but I only encountered a couple of cars (no through way on one part) and being quite open the visibility is good. The path in Stevenage is alongside cycle paths through open lit underpasses so avoids the roads and road crossings....
Strider
A short road section takes you to Granary Lane, a pedestrian path which takes you out of the town then across fields down to the River Lea. I chose the road as the parallel path was very muddy, the road was not too busy and several dog walkers and I managed quite well....
Strider
This left corresponds with a locked gate to a network rail access point, the actual path is to go right down a flight of steps onto the lower Luton road, turn right and walk about ten yards and then turn right again through a railway arch....
TriNuFings
Walked this route both directions - first from Harpenden and then back after a lunch break in Kimpton....
lwatson
A few sections will be very muddy in wet weather and one roadside section along Kimpton Road between Blackmore Way and Beech Way has no real footpath - instead use the permissive way on the other side of the hedge opposite No 80. Note also that footpath has been rerouted around perimeter of Heron's Farm....
BigDog
A good route with stopping points in picturesque Ayot St Lawrence (Brocket Arms pub; Shaw's corner National Trust property) and Codicote (pubs, cafes and shops in high street)....
Ian Bailey
Slow Ways added Kimwel one, a new walk from Kimpton to Welwyn Garden City
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Kimpton’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
TL1743818310
Lat / Lon
51.85105° / -0.29636°
Easting / Northing
517,438E / 218,310N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Kimpton's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket
Restaurant
Accommodation
Accommodation < £50
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
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