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North Hertfordshire

Fox Covert Nature Reserve – View of the Rolling Hills loop from Royston

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East Of England

North Hertfordshire

Fox Covert Nature Reserve – View of the Rolling Hills loop from Royston

Hard

5.0

(4)

6

hikers

Fox Covert Nature Reserve – View of the Rolling Hills loop from Royston

05:19

19.6km

270m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

2.33 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

2

3.58 km

Bench With a View of the Hertfordshire Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

3.68 km

Fox Covert Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

You walk through a golf course. Be aware of players and flying balls

Tip by

4

3.94 km

View of the Rolling Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.91 km

Slipes Wood

Forest

6

8.49 km

Therfield Water Tower

Highlight • Structure

Grungey looking water tower with a nice green next to it and the village of Therfield, good spot to rest.

Tip by

7

9.08 km

Muddy Bridle Path

Highlight • Trail

8

16.3 km

Woodland Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

18.2 km

Stile Plantation

Forest

10

18.8 km

Parish and Priory Church of St John the Baptist, Royston

Highlight • Religious Site

The Church of St John The Baptist is a Grade I-listed church in the heart of Royston. Founded as an Augustinian Priory in the second half of the 12th century, …

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11

19.0 km

Parish and Priory Church of St. John the Baptist, Royston

Highlight • Religious Site

The attractive town of Royston features on both the Icknield Way and Hertfordshire Way long-distance paths. In fact, its ancient Royce Stone is the official start point of the latter. …

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B

19.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

3.78 km

3.18 km

1.87 km

300 m

103 m

Surfaces

7.14 km

4.54 km

3.40 km

3.09 km

972 m

481 m

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Tuesday 20 October

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6°C

90 %

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