In and around Cheshunt
From Churchgate cross the churchyard and leave by its far corner. Pass to the right of the former St Mary's School, on a path initially between fences, then playing fields. At the road go left, then left again into Dark Lane. Beyond Cromwell Avenue, pass between cemeteries into Bury Green Road.
Keep ahead along Bury Green Road and pass beside St Mary’s High School to join a bridleway. Cross the school entrance and continue along a tarmac bridleway. At the fork bear right, cross the road (B198) and follow the metalled track as the bridleway descends through woodland. The track passes Temple Bar and runs to the left of the walls of Theobalds’ kitchen gardens.
At the junction of Old Park Ride and Bury Green Lane turn right. The path passes beside the blue gates to Theobalds Stud and later, Park Farm Cottages.
At a three-way signpost turn right along a track. Go through a wooden gate and follow the track to the left of paddocks. The track skirts the edge of woodland (Home Wood) and in the corner follow the field-edge path as it curves right along a gently descending path. Before the hedge gap look out for where you go through two gates in quick succession on the left by a public footpath signpost. Descend the left side of two fields and keep ahead along an uphill track.
At the farm buildings (Broadfield Farm) bear right along an enclosed path beside the road. Cross a stile and turn right along the farm’s access road before turning right to cross the bridge over the B198. Continue along Beverley Gardens and, where this meets Dark Lane, turn left, then right along Cromwell Avenue.
At the end bear left along Churchgate and past the former Cheshunt College to return to the start of the walk.
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Nearby places to stay
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- Launderette
- Ice pack facility
- Shop onsite
- Wifi available
- Launderette
- Ice pack facility
- BBQ
- Picnic Area
- Launderette
- Ice pack facility
- Cafe/Restaurant
- Picnic Area


