Running in Wheathampstead.
A village on the River Lea between Harpenden and Welwyn Garden City, close to Nomansland Common and the Heartwood Forest. No parkrun of its own — the nearest is a short drive or run into Harpenden.
Wheathampstead has its own running club — Wheathampstead Warriors — meeting locally rather than in a neighbouring town.
The nearest parkrun is Rothamsted Park parkrun in Harpenden, about 2.7 miles from Wheathampstead.
Where people actually run around Wheathampstead: Nomansland Common, Heartwood Forest, Wheathampstead and River Lea Circular.
Run clubs
Founded 2016. Meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 8pm, at the Memorial Hall, Marford Road — turn up free to try it out. Around 90 members, explicit focus on supporting newcomers. Adults only (18+).
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Nomansland Common
52-hectare open common between Wheathampstead and Sandridge, owned by the Althorp estate and Wheathampstead Parish Council — grassland to the south, wooded to the north.
Photo: Bikeboy, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Heartwood Forest
England's largest continuous planted native woodland (857 acres, Woodland Trust), straddling the B651 between Harpenden, Wheathampstead and Sandridge, with a network of footpaths and bridleways (mostly unsurfaced).
Photo: Christine Matthews, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Wheathampstead and River Lea Circular
5.6-mile loop from the village along the River Lea, past Waterend House, crossing Flint Bridge.
Races in and around Wheathampstead
Runners in Wheathampstead
Common questions
Is there a running club in Wheathampstead?
Yes — Wheathampstead Warriors.
Is there a parkrun near Wheathampstead?
The nearest is Rothamsted Park parkrun in Harpenden, about 2.7 miles away.
What's the terrain like for running in Wheathampstead?
A mix, based on what's documented around Wheathampstead: Heath, grassland and woodland; Woodland/meadow trails, can be muddy; Field and river paths.
Where do people run in Wheathampstead?
Nomansland Common, Heartwood Forest, Wheathampstead and River Lea Circular.
Are there any races near Wheathampstead?
Yes — Verus tracks 1 race in or near Wheathampstead, listed below.