Therfield Heath is a local nature reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest. The largest area of Chalk Grassland in Hertfordshire and home to the rare Pasque Flower and Chalkhill Blue butterfly. The Heath is a common and is owned by the Therfield Regulation Trust and managed by the Conservators of Therfield Heath & Greens. The site is for everyone to enjoy and is free to park in one of its two car parks. Royston Golf course runs East to West along the southern escarpment with John Jenkins racing exercising his horses along the Northern gallops. The Heath cafe opens every day except Mondays offering drink and food and an excellent view south over Lankester Hill. There are scheduled ancient monuments on site with long and round barrows
Great for dogs! With the horizon you can see any bikes, dogs, walkers, before you need to call them back. Loads of space for dogs to run about. A place we visit often
I regularly go just to sit and enjoy the views plus the piece and quite. Like one of the previous reviews it's a shame people don't abide by the rules just open the door or boot and let the dog out, on two recent visits there was a horse rider which with people letting their dog's run loose is a little concerning. Sadly I did notice that there are no bins (noting rubbish in the corner overlooking the McDonald's) a warden patrolling once in a while might help cure both the dog's and the dumped rubbish. I do not recommend taking a low slung car more likely to rip the sump off (glad I have a 4x4 pickup truck) watched a Merc come very close. I do hope that with all the recent incidents of traveller's setting up camp that it does not become necessary too install a height bar or block the entrance with a concrete block, sadly I have come across this at other beauty spots around the country.
Come here for the views and you will not be disappointed. Golf games aplenty yes, but the walk around the entire place is worth it for the simply breathtaking views of Royston at large. Even the benches are conveniently placed so you can take a breather or have some tea with views for days in front of you. A stunning place if you love natural landscapes.
This is a great place to go. Lots if walks including hills if you want. Very popular for dog walkers. The golf course is on the Heath so beware of flying golf balls
Went here after work on my way back home. Seems to be fairly popular with the locals. Meaning the free car park was moderately busy with a few available spaces. I headed out of the car park after reading the helpful information board. The path here is easy to follow and logically makes it's way round the outside of the golf course. There is a circular walk to follow along a mainly chalk path, with great views of the surrounding area. Eventually I ended in a wooded section with signs indicating this was part of the Icknield way. There was also another wooded section containing some delicate lollies. The whole walk took less than 90 minutes at a leisurely pace
Therfield is beautiful, it's a very versatile place. It has woods, greenfields, trees line, and small hills, a perfect place to have a day out. It's the ideal place if you are training for trail running or want to beef up your normal running. There are two car parks, both are free and have a lovely cafe. It's also an open-air golf course.
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Hiking
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Dogs allowed
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Great for dogs! With the horizon you can see any bikes, dogs, walkers, before you need to call them back. Loads of space for dogs to run about. A place we visit often
I regularly go just to sit and enjoy the views plus the piece and quite. Like one of the previous reviews it's a shame people don't abide by the rules just open the door or boot and let the dog out, on two recent visits there was a horse rider which with people letting their dog's run loose is a little concerning. Sadly I did notice that there are no bins (noting rubbish in the corner overlooking the McDonald's) a warden patrolling once in a while might help cure both the dog's and the dumped rubbish. I do not recommend taking a low slung car more likely to rip the sump off (glad I have a 4x4 pickup truck) watched a Merc come very close. I do hope that with all the recent incidents of traveller's setting up camp that it does not become necessary too install a height bar or block the entrance with a concrete block, sadly I have come across this at other beauty spots around the country.
Come here for the views and you will not be disappointed. Golf games aplenty yes, but the walk around the entire place is worth it for the simply breathtaking views of Royston at large. Even the benches are conveniently placed so you can take a breather or have some tea with views for days in front of you. A stunning place if you love natural landscapes.
This is a great place to go. Lots if walks including hills if you want. Very popular for dog walkers. The golf course is on the Heath so beware of flying golf balls
Went here after work on my way back home. Seems to be fairly popular with the locals. Meaning the free car park was moderately busy with a few available spaces. I headed out of the car park after reading the helpful information board. The path here is easy to follow and logically makes it's way round the outside of the golf course. There is a circular walk to follow along a mainly chalk path, with great views of the surrounding area. Eventually I ended in a wooded section with signs indicating this was part of the Icknield way. There was also another wooded section containing some delicate lollies. The whole walk took less than 90 minutes at a leisurely pace
Therfield is beautiful, it's a very versatile place. It has woods, greenfields, trees line, and small hills, a perfect place to have a day out. It's the ideal place if you are training for trail running or want to beef up your normal running. There are two car parks, both are free and have a lovely cafe. It's also an open-air golf course.
