A quiet Hertfordshire village surrounded by green lanes, chalk streams, and open countryside.
Ashwell is one of Hertfordshire’s most atmospheric villages — a place of medieval buildings, ancient springs, and timeless rural charm. Set on the edge of gently rolling farmland, it’s a peaceful base for self-guided walks through fields, woods, and chalk valleys.
Footpaths lead out in all directions, linking Ashwell to nearby villages like Hinxworth, Caldecote, and Bygrave. You’ll pass old churches, open landscapes, and the occasional Roman road. For longer walks, the Icknield Way Trail passes just south of the village, offering access to wider routes across eastern England.
This is classic countryside walking — easygoing, unhurried, and rich in local detail.
Village inns, converted barns, and rural retreats.
Walks beginning from or passing through Ashwell.
