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Hatfield Forest Walks -Houblons and Hornbeams

Discover the fascinating story of Hatfield Forest on a walk through the history of this extraordinary ancient hunting forest.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

Head down to the Shell House in the Lake area for a free guided tour to discover more about this fascinating National Nature Reserve and the work which is done to conserve it.

Times

The basics

Booking number

Call 03442491895

Accessibility

The event will follow a short walking route over uneven ground and the Shell House (part of the tour) is accessed by 2 small steps. We have one tramper which is available for hire for those with limited mobility- please contact the property to book it in advance. Blue badge parking is available.

Meeting point

Please meet at the Hub adjacent to the Shell House Car Park where our knowledgeable tour guide will greet you. This is the car park nearest the lake and public amenities.

Suitability for children

This walk is aimed at an adult audience.

What to bring and wear

This tour will take place outside, so please dress for the weather with suitable footwear for walking around the Forest.

Other

These walks last roughly one hour and a half.

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