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Mardley Heath

Tourist attraction β€’ Nature preserve

One of the Top rated Tourist attractions in Welwyn Hatfield


Address

11 Heath Rd, Welwyn AL6 0TP, United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1707 357000

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (221 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: (Christmas Eve), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: (Boxing Day), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Marlen D. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful nature reserve with lots of paths to avoid people and social distance. Especially during autumn this is a blace to go. Have a wander through the birches and enjoy the colorful leaves, hunt for mushrooms and watch the Jays and squirrels squabble for acorns. Don't be a terrible person and pick up your rubbish, don't litter :) the wildlife will thank you for it. parking available Follow me on Instagram @ruby_sunday
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Robert C. 7 months ago on Google
    Crisscrossed by both marked & unmarked footpaths and Bridleways this is a favourite wooded reserve for dog walkers, horse riders, cyclists and families. Even in the depths of Winter most routes are dry and any wet stretches are easy enough to bypass. Several flat grassy areas provide possible picnic areas in the Summer. Large parking which fills up some weekends, but never on weekdays. To the North you can reach Woolmer Green. Oaklands to the South and East. The West is bordered by the A1(M) but well fence/bush lined. There is a tunnel going under the A1(M) so you can continue towards Potters Heath/Codicote but need to cross a couple of minor roads to do so. Wildlife mainly squirrels, rabbits and muntjac deer. The wooded area dominates the Heath although the Spring months do offer some natural wild flowers at the peripheries. Well worth a visit. Probably an hour needed to walk around the circumference - more with a curious dog! A few wastebins here and there so it's all relatively clean. A smattering of benches too. Good for childen but not prams or pushchairs. This year, 2023, the growth in the meadows has been fantastic. Some wildflowers over 2+ metres high. A real walkers treat.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 See 6. 5 months ago on Google
    Been going up Mardley pretty much over the past 25 years or so! Swamps to MTB trails and now suits my RC Crawler perfectly!
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Abdus H. 3 years ago on Google
    This has been walking distance from home for years and I never knew about it! I'm so glad to have discovered a lovely local place to go for a quiet walk and experience nature, especially during lockdown. Bring some shoes you don't mind getting muddy, or like me, come ill-prepared and just go for it anyway! An endless walk through the woods with some good bumps and ditches on way. What's more to love? 😁
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Roh N. 9 months ago on Google
    Great for trail running. Mostly woodland with some farm fields and quiet country lanes. Very muddy and wet in winter.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Kyle J. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautifully preserved and a lovely place to walk dogs or just walk.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Paul S. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the best local spots for a walk. Nice and light and not too muddy. Great for kids with lots of little mounds to climb and criss-crossing paths to wander along. Good rope swing area too. Good parking some information boards.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 David G. 7 years ago on Google
    Pleasant place for a walk, horse ride or cycle, depending on your interests. Parts of the area are hilly around the actual healthland in the woods, so be prepared for mixed terrain
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 jacksno15 5 years ago on Google
    Plenty to do here. Tree swinging, den building, bike riding, dog walking etc. Lucky to have places like this on our doorstep. Free car park too
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Sian C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great wooded area for a walk in the shade. Fun for my dog to run around off leash. Very pretty scenery, well worth a visit.

  • 4/5 Jo 3 years ago on Google
    Great for a cool walk in the woods, the butterflies are out on the heath now. Remember to pick up your rubbish though as people keep littering the beauty spots.

  • 4/5 Penny E. 7 months ago on Google
    Lovely walks but needs more car parking spaces as often crowded


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • βœ“οΈ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • βœ“οΈ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible car park

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