From Roman walls to wildflower meadows, St Albans offers walkable history and surprisingly peaceful countryside.
St Albans is one of England’s most walkable small cities — with 2,000 years of history and a landscape that opens into greenbelt countryside within minutes. It’s a place where self-guided travellers can walk between Roman ruins, Georgian streets, and river meadows, all without needing a car.
The most popular walks start in Verulamium Park, then follow the River Ver Trail through nature reserves, mills, and water meadows. Further out, you can join the Alban Way, a disused railway turned walking and cycling route, or explore heart of Hertfordshire paths linking nearby villages like Sandridge, Redbourn, and Wheathampstead.
St Albans is ideal for urban-adjacent walking — slow, accessible, and full of layers.
Hotels, guesthouses, and cosy options for walkers in the city and nearby.
Walks starting from or passing through St Albans.
