Hatfield Forest buttercup walk

The plains at Hatfield Forest can be walked at any time of the year but, if you visit in May or June, you'll see them carpeted with over 300 million buttercups. This walking trail takes you through the best places to see the buttercups; there are so many, your boots will turn golden yellow!
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Hatfield ForestStart point
Shell House car park, grid ref: TL547203Trail information
*Mostly level ground and often muddy paths. Please see Terrain section for further details.
**Mostly level ground on estate roads, a board walk and grassy paths and tracks. These can become very muddy after wet weather. Steps 3 and 4 involve a short section of downhill and then uphill.
***Dogs on leads welcome. Please see Facilities section for further details.
Plan Ahead
The trails in the Forest can become very muddy during late autumn and winter, so this walk is best enjoyed from April to October. In addition, we may have to close some parts of the route (even in summer) to allow the ground to recover. If so, we'll offer an alternative route.
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