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Bencroft Wood – Broxbourne Woods loop from Balls Wood

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Bencroft Wood – Broxbourne Woods loop from Balls Wood

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Bencroft Wood – Broxbourne Woods loop from Balls Wood

00:47

3.01km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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249 m

Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

947 m

Bencroft Wood

Highlight • Trail

Multiple off-road trails in Bencroft Wood.
Can be very muddy after rain!

Tip by

1.07 km

Wooden Bridge and Ford Crossing

Highlight • River

In summer a great ford splash through, bit muddy at the bottom though. Bridge is very rickety and narrow. Your choice!

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1.10 km

Danemead Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful Reserve 😀

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1.65 km

Ancient Moated Site, Hoddesdonpark Wood

Highlight • Forest

Probably medieval, probably the location of the park keeper's lodge. A scheduled ancient monument, but there's not much to see now except the moat.

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2.40 km

Broxbourne Woods

Highlight • Forest

Moderate trail and Beautiful Woods 😀

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2.42 km

Woodland Path in Hertfordshire

Highlight • Trail

Amazing part of hertfordshire to explore 😍

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2.57 km

Bench in Hoddesdon Woods

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful windy woods, filled with ups and downs.

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3.01 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.73 km

183 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.86 km

947 m

183 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

34°C

21°C

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Bencroft Wood – Broxbourne Woods loop from Balls Wood

Forest Path

Bencroft Wood

Wooden Bridge and Ford Crossing

Danemead Nature Reserve

Ancient Moated Site, Hoddesdonpark Wood

Broxbourne Woods

Woodland Path in Hertfordshire

Bench in Hoddesdon Woods

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