The Welwyn half was fairly dull, with walking essentially one main road for a long time (Broadwater / Chequers). However, once you get to Chequers, if you walk on the other side of the road than the route, it does become pleasanter (map pictured below). Though if I wanted a slightly longer but nicer walk to Hatfield, I would walk down Parkway in WGC to Stanborugh Lakes and use the route from there....

Callum

A nice little route with minimal road walking that goes through several woodlands and rolling farmland, ending with a short track down an abandoned railway line and Sherradspark woods just outside of WGC. Lots of daffodils and looks like the bluebells will be in full bloom in a few weeks. Easy to navigate and for the most part the route was firm despite heavy recent rains...

Heather S.

After a short walk through Welwyn's shopping area (photo #1) and along a slightly busy road, the route takes you to Sherrardspark Wood, which was minimally muddy (photo #2). The route then goes up (photo #12) a little to first cross, and then join Station Road that you follow to the station (photo #13)....

Derick Rethans

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....

Heather S.

Unfortunately the whole section between Welwyn Garden City and Welwyn North is a bit of a mess. You start by walking through a private car park, then the map shows a route on the wrong side of the track, then it indicates a footpath between Knightsfield and Bessemer (that is also shown on my map) that effectively doesn't exist as it's overgrown, full of rubbish, and blocked by trees. This needs a bit of scouting to find a good alternative....

Heather S.

For what this path is - a direct route between two reasonably populated towns - it is fine. Most of it is on easy to navigate cycle paths near the roadside with only one small stretch through the countryside. As mentioned the path directly across the field shown on maps is not visible, but a detour is easy....

Heather S.

The Cole Green Way, in the middle of the route, is a mix of tarmac and gravel sections. Suitable for walkers and average bicycles....

Nicholas Ruddick

The walk north out of Hatfield was a little tricky to follow, and the busy road just north of Hatfield was not that great....

Derick Rethans

This route between Wheathampsted and Ayot Green is often muddy (due to proximity to the river) and willfully ignores the much more accessible and useable Ayot Greenway a few hundred metres to the north which covers almost the same route between these two....

BigDog

Nice flat walk as along an old railway line.Great for bikes too although it can be annoying for walkers constantly having to move aside! By the same token it can be annoying for cyclists having to avoid walkers!...

Gail Maisey

Quite a bit of road walking in the first part but along pleasant tree lined streets. The second part is a lovely walk along footpaths and through woods...

Gail Maisey

To avoid this obstacle leave the station by the main exit, turn right and walk 100m up to the main road, turn right again following the road bridge (into Bridge Road). Follow into Bridge Road East and on into to Herchswood Road Then turn left to pick up Cycleway Route 61. If you’ve gone over the footbridge, turn right at the foot and proceed straight across the first crossing: Photo3. The alternative is to turn right at this mini roundabout following the cycleway (toward Route 61). The Cole Green line seems to run straight ahead but the line is broken so you need to turn off to the right (signs to Hertford) Turn left to walk out to Hertford North, cross straight over then turn left toward Hertford East....

iU3A

The section of the walk between Harmer Green Lane and Oaklands was a very nice end to the route....

MB