Redbourn Walks
This rural Hertfordshire based village is located just a few miles west of Harpenden. There's some nice riverside trails along the River Ver and a significant local rail trail to stretch your legs on. There's also some fine pubs to relax in after your exercise.
This pleasant waterside walk from the town takes you along a section of the Ver-Colne Valley Walk to Redbournbury Mill. The route then proceeds to St Albans where you can visit the historic Verulamium Park next to the river.
The walk starts in the town centre where you can pick up the Ver-Colne Valley Walk and follow the waymarked footpath south Redbournbury Mill and the Ford. This Grade II listed flour mill is surrounded by attractive water meadows where you can look out for kingfishers, herons, water voles, little egret and red kites. You can also pick up detailed of signed walking trails from the mill.
The route continues past the picturesque Shafford Mill before coming to St Albans and Verulamium Park. The attractive park has a fascinating history stretching back 2000 years. It is named after the Roman city of Verulamium on which it now stands.
Postcode
AL3 7ND - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsRedbourn Ordnance Survey Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
The Hollybush is a fine place for some post walk refreshment. The 16th century pub does a fine Sunday roast and has a nice garden area to the rear. You can find them at postcode AL3 7DU.
There's also the Cricketer's which is in a lovely spot overlooking Redbourn Common. They also serve high quality food and can be found at postcode AL3 7ND.
Dog Walking
The trails make for a fine dog walk and the two pubs mentioned above are also dog friendly.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
From the northern side of Verulamium Park you can pick up the Gorhambury Estate Walk. Follow the trail north west past the Roman theatre and it will take you across the scenic estate and past the 18th century Gorhambury House. The estate also includes the historicially significant Old Gorhambury House. The 16th century house is now a ruin run by English Heritage.
The popular Nicky Line passes through the town. This shared cycling and walking trail can be followed along the old railway to nearby Harpenden or Hemel Hempstead.
On the northern outskirts of St Albans there's miles of good cycling and walking trails to be found around the Heartwood Forest near Sandridge.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Hertfordshire Walks page.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Redbourn Cricket Club. This picturesque view was taken looking northwards across the common towards Redbourn Cricket Club's pitch. The club was formed about 1823, but organised cricket was played on Redbourn Common here some eighty years earlier, and some County histories record cricket being played on the Common in 1666. This all makes the Club one of the oldest village clubs in England.
Redbourn: The River Red. The River Red, after which Redbourn is named, flows through West Common and is a major tributary of the River Ver. Viewed here looking upstream and westwards towards Hemel Hempstead Road.
Redbournbury watermill. This mill was rebuilt completely after a fire, and now once more mills wheat to make flour, although the lack of water in the river Ver means that it now uses electricity rather than waterpower
The ford by Redbournbury Farm. This is where the River Ver crosses Redbournbury Lane. The road continues from the ford as Beesonend Lane but traffic is no longer allowed through the ford as it is often too deep.
Hertfordshire Way near Redbournbury
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GOC Redbourn 053 Shafford Mill, St Michael
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GOC Redbourn 065 Woodland near the River Ver
St Albans, The Lake in Verulamium Park