Fairlands Valley Park
Enjoy a cycle or walk through this popular park in Stevenage. There are several pretty lakes with waterside cycling and walking paths to enjoy. The park covers 120 acres and includes some woodland trails and an on site cafe.
To continue your walking in the Stevenage area head just a mile south west of the park to visit Knebworth Country Park. The park consists of 250 acres of rolling hills with ancient chestnut and lime avenues. There's also lots of deer to look out for there too.
Postcode
SG2 0BL - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsPlease click here for more information
Fairlands Valley Park Ordnance Survey Map 
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Fairlands Valley Park Open Street Map 
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Fairlands Valley Park OS Map 
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Fairlands Valley Park Open Street Map 
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Dog Walking
Fairlands is a dog friendly park so you'll probably see plenty of other owners on a fine day.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
The park includes 4 free car parks on Broadhall Way, Shephall View, Fairlands Way and Six Hills Way.
Just to the south west of Knebworth you will find the noteworthy village of Ayot St Lawrence. The village is notable for its connections with the playwright George Bernard Shaw and is the site of Shaw's Corner, his old residence. There's also a ruined 12th century church and a lovely pub which dates from the 14th century to see here. Near here there's Codicote where you can visit the nearby Hoo Park and enjoy some pretty bluebell woods and a rather fine old bridge over the River Mimram. The village is also very attractive with several timber framed buildings and a historic 16th century pub to admire.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
South end of Fairlands Valley Park. This photograph was taken facing north into Fairlands Valley Park from the car park used for Stevenage Borough FC (see TL2422). This park is also used for travelling fairs and circuses.
Fairlands Valley Park. This large lake is used by sailors and fishermen. This photo is taken facing south. To the rear there are two smaller lakes. The park is very popular in the summer.
Footpath and lake view
This photo is of the south east bank of the largest lake, taken from near the car park and cafe
The upstreammost of the artificial lakes in the park, viewed looking from the footbridge, with the top of the cascade to the next lower lake just visible in the bottom of the photograph.
The second lake, going downstream