Essendon, Northaw and Hertford Countryside Loop
Explore the country roads just beyond north London, threading Northaw and Cuffley before reaching the B158 around Essendon. This is a local escape with wooded sections and rolling farmland, linked into a circuit without entering London’s centre.
Driving roads near Potters Bar. Nearby visits are optional. · 25 miles · 61 minutes estimated driving · Circular
Photo: @ David Howard / Geograph
Highlights along the way
Essendon countryside
Wooded climbs and farmland on the southern side of Hertford give the B158 corridor its character.
Before you set off
Expect busy local approaches and narrow lanes. Check the current London charging-zone boundary for your own journey to the start; this route does not include a transfer from central London. Check current road closures, vehicle suitability and weather before travel. Driving time excludes stops and live traffic. The route follows through-roads; all visits off the line are independent optional detours.