Hertfordshire Walker: Hundreds of free walks in the Hertfordshire countryside

A bridleway on the first walk in the collection

Explore Hertfordshire's footpaths, bridleways, and byways completely free-of-charge. We have more than 290 free walks, all with maps, directions, photographs, and GPS navigation. No registration or payment information is required.

The view from the path leading to Gobions Wood

All you need to do is choose a walk, download the details, and you are all set. If you have a smartphone you can download the free GPX file and follow the route on your mobile device, complete with voice prompts in much the same way that satnav works in a car.

We have a page on Hertfordshire Walker that shows the location all our free walks and lists them based on their distance and total ascent. So you can find a walks that meets your needs.

We also have two interactive maps. One shows the starting points for every free walk based on distance and the other shows how much walking uphill is involved.

Just pick a location in the county that you want to explore then keep zooming in on either of the maps to find the start point.

Once you find the start, click on the green walking icon to reveal a link to the free directions, maps and GPS Navigation.

There is a page listing flat walks for those who have buggies or wheelchairs.

We have a page that lists all the pubs and cafes along the way, so you can pick an outlet and then download a free walk that passes close by the place you fancy stopping for refreshments.

And we have a page that lists all our walks so you can scroll down and choose a free walk in the distance category you prefer.

Explore Hertfordshire's beauty on your own, with a friend, or perhaps join a walking group. We have made a lists of all the official Hertfordshire walking groups that welcome new members.

If you enjoy the walks you can leave a comment at the foot of the walk page or on our friendly members-only Hertfordshire Walker Facebook group.

We also have a page of walking tips for those who are new to walking in the Hertfordshire countryside.

We hope you enjoy our walks which will always be free to download.