Norton Common - Hertfordshire County Council
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Letchworth, Baldock,<br />
Radwell, <strong>Norton</strong>, Willian<br />
where to walk, cycle<br />
& have fun outdoors in:<br />
Letchworth & Baldock<br />
Activity Map<br />
Parks, woodland & nature reserves<br />
Broadway Gardens [B3]<br />
In 2003, North <strong>Hertfordshire</strong> District <strong>Council</strong> chose<br />
‘Broadway Gardens’ as the new name for Kennedy<br />
Gardens after a public poll. The gardens were enhanced<br />
in 2004 to include a magnificent fountain, a new<br />
paved area for public events together with substantial<br />
replanting of trees, shrubs and hedges in the Gardens<br />
and along Broadway Walk.<br />
Howard Park [C3]<br />
The park is named after the social reformer Ebenezer<br />
Howard who famously advocated a new kind of town,<br />
combining the advantages of cities and the countryside<br />
while eliminating their disadvantages. Letchworth<br />
Garden City was his first project and Howard Park<br />
opened in 1911, was the first official public park in the<br />
new town.<br />
Broadway Gardens Letchworth<br />
Icknield Way Path [A3]<br />
The Icknield Way is unique among long distance tracks<br />
because it can claim to be the oldest road in Britain.<br />
Extending from Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire<br />
to Knettishall Heath in Norfolk, it is a prehistoric<br />
pathway that was ancient even in Roman times.<br />
Dotted with archaeological remains, it survives as<br />
splendid tracks and green lanes along the chalk ‘spine’<br />
of England<br />
Ivel Springs [E1]<br />
As the name suggests, the River Ivel rises here from<br />
chalk springs and is fed by more springs downstream<br />
between Baldock and Radwell. The springs and<br />
adjacent meadowland are now being managed for<br />
wildlife conservation after widespread dumping in the<br />
1950’s destroyed much habitat.<br />
<strong>Norton</strong> Pond<br />
<strong>Norton</strong> <strong>Common</strong> [C2]<br />
<strong>Norton</strong> <strong>Common</strong> is ideal for walks, picnics and<br />
enjoying various leisure activities. You will find a<br />
heated outdoor swimming pool*, bowls, putting,<br />
tennis, a children’s play area and a large wooded area<br />
that is the home of the town’s most famous ‘wild’<br />
residents - the black squirrels and muntjac deer.<br />
Pix Brook stream runs through the <strong>Common</strong>.<br />
* For details see ‘Letchworth Outdoor Pool’ on:<br />
www.stevenage-leisure.co.uk<br />
<strong>Norton</strong> Pond [D1]<br />
The pond, fed from local springs, is famous for<br />
its newts and is a popular watering hole for many<br />
different bird species. A host of wildlife can be seen<br />
here including dragonflies, damselflies, water beetles,<br />
three-spined sticklebacks, common frogs, toads,<br />
water boatman, pond snails, pond skaters and<br />
crustaceans.<br />
This open space provides links for walkers to the<br />
Grange and Standalone Farm as well as Arlesey and<br />
Hitchin.<br />
Radwell Meadows [D1]<br />
Radwell Meadows features an award-winning<br />
children’s play area with picnic tables and fixed<br />
barbecues. It has been specially designed to improve<br />
existing animal and plant habitats and create many<br />
new ones.<br />
Standalone Farm [B2]<br />
A piece of the pre-Garden City estate, Standalone<br />
Farm is a working ‘open’ farm set in 170 acres and<br />
features pigs, sheep, goats, cows, hens, ducks - and of<br />
course Sam and Webster the shire horses.<br />
The exhibition barn contains 70 bird specimens,<br />
mammals, animal skulls, model dinosaurs, creepy<br />
crawlies and a working beehive. Outside you can view<br />
wildfowl from specially constructed hides. A pleasant<br />
picnic area is located next to an outdoor children’s<br />
play area and indoor picnic facilities are also available.<br />
www.standalonefarm.com<br />
Willian Arboretum [C5]<br />
The Willian Arboretum contains over 30 different tree<br />
varieties carefully selected to thrive on the underlying<br />
damp acidic soils. There is an interpretation board<br />
on site to help you find out more about the various<br />
species planted here.<br />
A picnic area and car parking facilities can be<br />
found at Manor Wood, just a few minutes walk<br />
away. A sculpture of Telford Morton (1916-2001), a<br />
Letchworthian of great note who had a deep love<br />
for the countryside, will be seen along the stretch<br />
of pathway between Manor Wood and Willian<br />
Arboretum. In addition, a short walk in the direction<br />
of Letchworth Gate will reveal panoramic views of<br />
<strong>Hertfordshire</strong> along the way.<br />
Wymondley Wood [C5]<br />
Wymondley Wood features a special nature<br />
conservation and field study area adjacent to existing<br />
and newly planted forest environments. These very<br />
mixed plantations, together with their grassy and<br />
flowery margins, provide food and cover for a wide<br />
variety of wildlife all year round - a marked contrast to<br />
the surrounding arable fields.<br />
The woodland is primarily Oak and Hornbeam and<br />
was planted in two stages between 1997 and 2000.<br />
This involved the planting of over 5,000 locally grown<br />
trees and shrubs and the creation of the car park and<br />
footpaths within the site to provide access for all.<br />
Weston Hills<br />
Get out<br />
and explore<br />
There is an open space<br />
within walking distance<br />
of almost every home and<br />
office within Letchworth<br />
and Baldock and many more<br />
are just a short trip away.<br />
This Letchworth and Baldock<br />
Activity map provides a user<br />
friendly reminder of the<br />
existing facilities that you<br />
can walk or cycle to, that<br />
are available in both towns<br />
within each easy reach.<br />
Whether you are looking<br />
to occupy yourself, meet<br />
friends, have a family picnic,<br />
take the kids or grandkids<br />
for entertainment, find a<br />
new route to work or school,<br />
walk the dog, cycle or kick a<br />
ball around, use this guide<br />
to help you explore and<br />
enjoy the local area.<br />
Broadway Gardens Letchworth<br />
Radwell Meadows<br />
Other leaflets<br />
The Great North Way:<br />
The Great North Way, National Cycle<br />
Network (NCN) Route 12 which<br />
passes through <strong>Hertfordshire</strong> is a<br />
thirty two mile leisure cycle route<br />
which links Potters Bar, Hatfield,<br />
Welwyn Garden City, Stevenage,<br />
Letchworth and Baldock.<br />
You may not want to cycle all of the<br />
route, but why not ride part of it?<br />
You could even cycle one way and<br />
take the train back.<br />
Letchworth<br />
Garden City Greenway<br />
This route offers excellent<br />
opportunities for people of all ages<br />
to enjoy the open air through walks<br />
and recreational facilities. Along the<br />
way there are many things to do<br />
and places to visit. The Greenway is<br />
a circular 13.6 mile (21.8km) route<br />
around Letchworth for walkers, in<br />
parts wheelchair users, cyclists and<br />
horses. It is shown in part on the<br />
map overleaf, to see the full route<br />
ask for the Garden City Greenway<br />
Map & Guide:<br />
www.greenway.org.uk<br />
Other leaflets in this series can<br />
be downloaded or ordered free<br />
of charge at:<br />
www.hertsdirect.org/walkingandcycling<br />
Parks & playgrounds<br />
Baldock<br />
Avenue Park [E2]<br />
A lovely big park with large playground, sandpit,<br />
paddling pool and tennis courts.<br />
Letchworth<br />
Baldock Road Playing Fields [D3]<br />
Toddler playground and climbing frames for older<br />
children are at the far end, plus masses of space for<br />
ball games, running around, riding bikes etc.<br />
The Greenway, Grange estate [B1-C1]<br />
The Greenway path here is nice and flat for cycling<br />
along, traffic-free, and in a parkland setting.<br />
Howard Gardens [C3]<br />
Fantastic playground with play equipment, sandpit<br />
and paddling pool in summer. Easily accessible from<br />
town centre on <strong>Norton</strong> Way South.<br />
Broadway Gardens [B3]<br />
Located on Broadway, this open space is great for<br />
letting children burn off energy after a visit to the<br />
library close by. Great for picnics and football.<br />
<strong>Norton</strong> <strong>Common</strong> [C2]<br />
A large open space with an outdoor swimming pool,<br />
play area, and a skateboard ramp for older kids. Also<br />
great walks on the paths beside the streams.<br />
Museums<br />
Letchworth Museum & Art Gallery [B3]<br />
Housed in an attractive Edwardian building facing<br />
Broadway Gardens, the museum comprises galleries<br />
devoted to local wildlife and archaeology of the<br />
people who have lived in this area from prehistory to<br />
1903. There are also monthly changing exhibitions,<br />
plus a lively programme of events and workshops.<br />
Opening hours: Open daily 10am to 5pm.<br />
Closed Wednesdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.<br />
First Garden City Heritage Museum [C3]<br />
This is the world’s leading archive and information<br />
point on the development of Letchworth Garden City,<br />
and the early Garden City Movement.<br />
The museum tells the story of the movement from its<br />
origins to the present day. It is housed in a beautiful<br />
and unique building designed in 1907 by the architect<br />
Barry Parker.<br />
Opening Times: Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm.<br />
Admission: 50p for residents, £1 for non-residents.<br />
Baldock Museum [F2]<br />
Baldock was founded by the Knights Templar around<br />
1148, on the site of an earlier Iron Age and Roman<br />
town. The town was formerly an important coaching,<br />
malting and brewing town and the museum has a<br />
permanent display of its history from Roman times.<br />
Opening Times: Wednesday from 11.00am to 1.30pm<br />
and Sundays - 2.00pm to 4.00pm.<br />
Groups may visit at other times by appointment.<br />
Admission: 25p for adults.<br />
Letchworth Garden City town centre<br />
Letchworth Garden City town centre<br />
Baldock market<br />
Baldock town centre<br />
Other places of interest<br />
St Mary’s Church [E2]<br />
This church in Baldock has a dedication to St Mary<br />
the Virgin. The east end of the chancel dates from the<br />
1200s, when it was built by the Knights Templar,<br />
much of the rest of the building being completed<br />
about 1330. The south chapel, clerestory and north<br />
porch were built at later dates, the latter being added<br />
in the 19th century. The bell tower which was built<br />
around the 15th Century provides a picturesque view<br />
of the town and Weston Hills.<br />
Useful links<br />
Local public transport information<br />
www.intalink.org.uk<br />
www.nationalrail.co.uk<br />
Cycling to local stations<br />
Cycle parking is provided or you can<br />
take your bike on most trains<br />
www.firstcapitalconnect.co.uk<br />
<strong>Hertfordshire</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
www.hertsdirect.org<br />
North <strong>Hertfordshire</strong> District <strong>Council</strong><br />
www.north-herts.gov.uk<br />
Local cycle maps<br />
www.hertsdirect.org/walkingandcycling<br />
Cycling Touring Club, Herts<br />
www.ctcherts.org.uk<br />
Local cycle shops<br />
www.trisports.co.uk [C3]<br />
www.customriders.com [E2]<br />
www.pedalsofbaldock.co.uk [F1]<br />
Facilities KEY<br />
Parking<br />
Wheelchair Access<br />
Nature Reserve<br />
Leaflet Available<br />
Standalone Farm<br />
<strong>Norton</strong> <strong>Common</strong><br />
Cycle Paths<br />
Information Panel<br />
This map is based upon Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the<br />
Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may<br />
lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. <strong>Hertfordshire</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Council</strong>, 100019606 2010.<br />
Cartography, leaflet design by Stephen Wragg - Wragg Art House: www.wah.co.uk<br />
v1.0 © WAH 8/2010<br />
Radwell Meadows [D1]<br />
A great area for wildlife with a huge pond, usually<br />
with lots of ducks, swans and geese. Playground,<br />
picnic tables and fixed barbecues (take your own fuel).<br />
Seating<br />
Children’s Play Area<br />
Footpaths<br />
Waymarked Footpaths<br />
Bridleway<br />
Picnic Area<br />
Toilets<br />
Cafe
Kite Way<br />
A1(M)<br />
1<br />
2<br />
3<br />
4<br />
5<br />
Arlesey New Road<br />
Icknield Way Path<br />
to Ivinghoe Beacon<br />
Stotfold Road<br />
Wilbury Hills Road<br />
Hitchin<br />
A<br />
Garden City Greenway<br />
Fearnhill<br />
School<br />
Stotfold Road<br />
Wilbur y Hills<br />
Icknield Way<br />
Stotfold Road<br />
Standalone Farm<br />
Wilbury Road<br />
Bedford Road<br />
Eldefield<br />
Icknield Infant &<br />
Nursery School<br />
Icknield Way Path<br />
Campfield<br />
Way<br />
Bursland<br />
Letchworth<br />
A505<br />
Valley Road<br />
Garden<br />
Garden City Greenway<br />
Standalone<br />
Farm<br />
Wilbury<br />
Junior School<br />
Chiltern View<br />
Runnalow<br />
Archers<br />
Icknield Way<br />
Burnell Rise<br />
High Avenue<br />
St Thomas More<br />
Primary School<br />
The Highfield School<br />
Briar Patch<br />
Lane<br />
Way<br />
Hitchin Road<br />
Campers<br />
Highfield<br />
City Greenway<br />
Stonehill School<br />
Southern<br />
Long mead<br />
Wilbury Road<br />
Bedford Road<br />
Redhoods Way W.<br />
Road<br />
Campers Avenue<br />
West View<br />
Oak Tree Close<br />
B C D E F G<br />
Southern Way<br />
Icknield Way Path<br />
Spirella<br />
Building<br />
Station Way<br />
Spring Road<br />
St Francis College<br />
Sollershott West<br />
Pasture<br />
Way<br />
Road<br />
Baldock Road<br />
Pasture Road<br />
Western<br />
Broadway<br />
Way<br />
Letchworth<br />
Golf Course<br />
Garden City Greenway &<br />
Great North Way - NCN Route 12<br />
to Stotfold, Henlow<br />
Broadway<br />
Garth Road<br />
Letchworth<br />
Gaunts Way<br />
Southfields<br />
Midhurst<br />
<strong>Norton</strong> <strong>Common</strong><br />
Hawthorn Hill<br />
Broadwater Avenue<br />
West View<br />
Bridge<br />
Rd<br />
Broadway<br />
Sollershott East<br />
Lane<br />
Grange<br />
Letchworth<br />
Station<br />
Grange<br />
JM School<br />
Northfields<br />
Infant & Nursery<br />
School<br />
Northfields<br />
Road<br />
Ordelmere<br />
Nevells Road<br />
Field Lane<br />
The<br />
Quadrant<br />
Danescroft<br />
<strong>Norton</strong><br />
<strong>Common</strong><br />
Icknield Way<br />
Gernon Road<br />
Letchworth<br />
Library & Museum<br />
St Christopher<br />
School<br />
Grange<br />
Estate<br />
Southfields<br />
Lammas Way<br />
Wilbury Road<br />
Leys Avenue<br />
Meadow Way<br />
South View<br />
Great North Way<br />
Aubreys<br />
Letchworth Lane<br />
Willian Road<br />
Open air<br />
Cloisters Road<br />
Aubreys<br />
Willian<br />
Sparhawke<br />
Northfields<br />
<strong>Norton</strong> Way South <strong>Norton</strong> Way South<br />
Rushby<br />
Howard Park<br />
and Garden<br />
Heritage<br />
Museum<br />
Pixmore<br />
Junior School<br />
Baldock Road<br />
Willian Way<br />
Eastern Way<br />
<strong>Norton</strong> Way North<br />
Mead<br />
Gaunts Way<br />
Willian<br />
Arboretum<br />
<strong>Norton</strong><br />
Lordship Farm<br />
Primary School<br />
Icknield Way Path<br />
Letchworth<br />
Garden City<br />
Hillshott<br />
Willian Way<br />
Great North Way<br />
Eastern Way<br />
Birds Hill<br />
Shott Lane<br />
Rushby<br />
Road<br />
<strong>Common</strong> View<br />
Mead<br />
Cashio Lane<br />
Ridge Avenue<br />
Lawrence Avenue<br />
Brandles Road<br />
Glebe Road<br />
Icknield Way<br />
Hillshott Infant<br />
School & Nursery<br />
Broughton Hill<br />
Pixmore Way<br />
Bowershott<br />
A505<br />
Whitethorn Lane<br />
Howard<br />
Willian Road<br />
Lordship<br />
Drive<br />
Lane<br />
Howard Drive<br />
Radwell Meadows<br />
Croft Lane<br />
Pixmore Avenue<br />
<strong>Norton</strong> Road<br />
North Avenue<br />
Great North Way - NCN Route 12<br />
to Wymondley Wood<br />
Graveley, Stevenage<br />
Willian<br />
<strong>Norton</strong><br />
Pond<br />
<strong>Common</strong> View<br />
Letchworth Gate<br />
Works Road<br />
B656<br />
Radburn Way<br />
Glebe Road<br />
Lordship<br />
Estate<br />
Penn Way<br />
Dunhams<br />
Lane<br />
Baldock Road<br />
Playing Fields<br />
Penn Way<br />
Avenue<br />
Baldock Road<br />
A505<br />
Green Lane<br />
Radburn<br />
Primary School<br />
Baldock Lane<br />
Nor ton<br />
<strong>Norton</strong> Road<br />
<strong>Norton</strong> Pond<br />
Great North Way<br />
One<br />
Quinn<br />
Radwell Meadows<br />
<strong>Norton</strong> St Nicholas<br />
Primary School<br />
Icknield Way Path<br />
Blackhorse Rd<br />
<strong>Hertfordshire</strong><br />
Football Association<br />
Way<br />
Second Ave<br />
Radburn Way<br />
Radburn<br />
Letchworth Gate<br />
Garden City<br />
Greenway<br />
Kyrkeby<br />
Way<br />
Works Road<br />
Great North Way -<br />
NCN Route 12<br />
to Graveley, Stevenage<br />
Jubilee Road<br />
Jack mans<br />
Estate<br />
A1(M)<br />
<strong>Norton</strong> Road<br />
Knap<br />
Close<br />
Radburn Way<br />
Garden City<br />
Garden City Greenway<br />
Baldock Road<br />
Greenway<br />
Great North Way<br />
B656<br />
Woolgrove<br />
School<br />
A1(M)<br />
A1(M)<br />
Pryor Way<br />
Garden City Greenway &<br />
Great North Way - NCN Route 12<br />
to Stotfold, Henlow<br />
Equestrian<br />
Centre<br />
Baldock Lane<br />
Great North Way<br />
Baldock FC<br />
Major Trails<br />
(Walking & Cycling)<br />
Ivel Springs<br />
Icknield Way Path<br />
West Avenue<br />
Pepys Wy<br />
Avenue Park<br />
Letchworth Road<br />
<strong>Norton</strong><br />
Road<br />
Brandles<br />
School<br />
Fire<br />
Station<br />
St Mary’s<br />
Church<br />
St Mary's<br />
Infant & Junior<br />
Schools<br />
Baldock Lane<br />
North Road<br />
Icknield<br />
Hitchin St<br />
Weston Way<br />
ChilversBank<br />
St<br />
Park St<br />
Weston Way<br />
London Road B197<br />
Way<br />
Baldock<br />
Museum<br />
Station Rd<br />
Pond Lane<br />
Orchard Rd<br />
Mary’s Way<br />
The Knights<br />
Templar School<br />
Mansfield Rd<br />
Crabtree<br />
Willian<br />
Way<br />
Whitehorse St<br />
Baldock<br />
Station<br />
Baldock<br />
A505<br />
Lane<br />
Bygrave Rd<br />
High Street<br />
NightingaleWay<br />
Icknield Way Path<br />
London Road<br />
Chalk Hills<br />
Royston Road<br />
California<br />
Grosvenor Rd<br />
Hartsfield JMI School<br />
1 mile<br />
A B C D E F G<br />
Parks, Woodland<br />
& Nature Reserve<br />
School / College<br />
Museum<br />
Library<br />
Swimming Pool<br />
Railway Station / Line<br />
Great North Way<br />
Playing Field<br />
Park<br />
Children’s Play Area<br />
Leisure Centre<br />
Cycle Shop<br />
Tourist Information<br />
Pub / Restaurant<br />
Car Park<br />
Drive<br />
Woodland<br />
Way<br />
Chiltern Road<br />
Clothall Road<br />
Pembroke<br />
Road<br />
Pinnocks Lane<br />
Weston Hills<br />
Open Access Land<br />
Park<br />
Field<br />
Residential<br />
Commercial<br />
Town Centre<br />
River / Lake<br />
Bygrave Rd<br />
Royston Road<br />
South Road<br />
Lime Kiln Lane<br />
St John's<br />
Primary School<br />
Pryor Road<br />
Weston Hills<br />
Sale Drive<br />
Clothall<br />
<strong>Common</strong><br />
Yeoma nry D rive<br />
Icknield Way Path<br />
Hatch Lane<br />
Icknield Way Path<br />
Wallington Road<br />
A507<br />
A505<br />
Walking / Cycle Path (off-road)<br />
Cycle Routes (on-road)<br />
National Cycle<br />
Network - Route 12<br />
Bus routes, with bus stop<br />
Streets / Minor Roads<br />
Main Roads<br />
Motorway / Dual Carriageway<br />
Saxon Way<br />
B656<br />
Aleyn Way<br />
Baldock<br />
1 kilometre<br />
A505<br />
Warren Lane<br />
Clothall Road<br />
Icknield Way Path<br />
Key<br />
Footpath<br />
(route normally marked by signs<br />
and waymarks with a yellow arrow)<br />
Bridleway<br />
(route normally marked by signs<br />
and waymarks with a blue arrow)<br />
Minor Road, Track<br />
(roads used as a public path route<br />
normally marked by signs and<br />
waymarks with a black arrow)<br />
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2<br />
3<br />
4<br />
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