Hatfield Heath, a region in the Uttlesford district of Essex, features a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor pursuits. The area is characterized by rolling countryside, wild heathland, and ancient woodlands, providing varied terrain for several sports like road cycling, hiking, jogging, mountain biking, and more. Natural features such as Hatfield Forest and Pincey Brook contribute to the region's appeal for outdoor enthusiasts.
Hatfield Heath offers more than 10 routes for outdoor activities, catering to…
108
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4.4
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riders
59.4km
04:12
460m
460m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

8
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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17
riders
36.7km
02:27
190m
190m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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121
runners
8.20km
00:51
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

39
runners
15.3km
01:36
90m
90m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
16.6km
01:48
40m
40m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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58
riders
62.5km
02:39
340m
340m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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56
riders
60.8km
02:40
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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40
riders
73.7km
03:03
410m
410m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

31
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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21
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22
hikers
11.6km
03:01
70m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20
hikers
10.1km
02:38
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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32
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
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47.2km
02:42
160m
160m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
riders
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
riders
23.4km
01:23
130m
130m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
riders
38.4km
02:49
200m
200m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

10
riders
42.4km
02:34
320m
320m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
riders
25.4km
01:30
150m
150m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hatfield Heath offers a diverse landscape suitable for various outdoor activities. These include road cycling, hiking, jogging, mountain biking, touring cycling, and gravel biking. The region features rolling countryside, wild heathland, and ancient woodlands.
Hatfield Forest is a 996-acre nature reserve within the Hatfield Heath region. It is a well-preserved medieval royal hunting forest, home to trees over 1,000 years old and more than 3,000 types of wildlife. The forest provides broad grassy paths for exploration.
Hatfield Heath features a network of footpaths and bridleways for hiking. Notable routes include the River Stort Towpath – River Stort Navigation loop, which is 6.5 miles (10.5 km) long. More options are available in the Hiking around Hatfield Heath guide.
Hatfield Heath offers paths suitable for various skill levels, including easy strolls. The Easy hikes around Hatfield Heath guide provides specific routes for less strenuous walks. Hatfield Forest also has generally flat terrain with broad grassy paths.
The region caters to both road cycling and mountain biking. Rural roads are suitable for road cyclists, while Hatfield Forest is best explored on mountain bikes due to uneven ground. Specific routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Hatfield Heath and MTB Trails around Hatfield Heath guides.
Hatfield Heath offers mountain biking opportunities, particularly within Hatfield Forest. The forest's terrain, with uneven ground and potential thorns, makes mountain bikes or all-terrain bikes recommended. Consult the MTB Trails around Hatfield Heath guide for specific routes.
The Three Forests Way is a 60-mile long-distance footpath that passes through the Hatfield Heath area. It links Hatfield Forest, Epping Forest, and Hainault Forest, offering opportunities for extended treks and exploring multiple ancient woodlands.
Hatfield Heath is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 15,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 stars, indicating high user satisfaction.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Hatfield Heath. These include guides for Road Cycling, Hiking, Running, MTB, Touring Cycling, and Gravel Biking.
There are 15 routes available for outdoor activities in Hatfield Heath on komoot. These routes cover various sports and cater to different skill levels, with an average rating of 4.56 stars from users.
The Hatfield Heath Parish Council maintains an official website. Information about the local area can be found at hatfieldheath-pc.gov.uk.

