Activities
The Plough in Kings Walden is the perfect base for a day out in the Hertfordshire countryside. We have put together a collection of local cycle routes, walking routes, and pub walks, all downloadable from this page, so you can explore the lanes and footpaths around Kings Walden and arrive back at the pub ready for a well-earned pint. Whether you are on two wheels or two feet, the countryside around SG4 is some of the best in the county, and The Plough sits right in the middle of it. Find us on Plough Lane, Kings Walden, Hitchin, SG4 8LA, or use What Three Words: plotter.begin.happening.
Walking Routes
3.16km | 90m elevation gain | 0.5 to 1 hour
A short circular walk from The Plough through the quiet lanes and footpaths around Ley Green and Austage End. With 90 metres of gentle elevation, this is an easy route that takes in the open countryside north of Kings Walden. Perfect for an after-lunch walk before heading back to the pub.
7.63km | 154m elevation gain | 2 to 2.5 hours
The longer route. This circular walk takes you from The Plough through Ley Green, out across open farmland to the village of Preston and past Temple Dinsley, before looping back to Kings Walden. Rolling Hertfordshire countryside throughout, with 154 metres of elevation across the route. Allow a full afternoon and come back ready for something from the kitchen.
3.2km | 74m elevation gain | 0.5 to 1 hour
A gentle circular walk around the Kings Walden Estate and Kingswalden Park Deer Park. Starting from Ley Green, the route takes you through Kings Walden village and around the edge of the deer park before returning to the pub. Quiet, flat, and suitable for all abilities. The perfect short walk to stretch your legs.
The Plough Pub Walk