welhatcycling

14/10/2026

Herts County Council are consulting on plans to make the country roads around Hawkshead Lane much safer by removing National Speed Limit (60 mph) sections and making Hawkshead Lane access only for HGVs, to tackle rat running by large vehicles ignoring the 3 ton limit on the pictured bridge. This will make a big difference for anyone cycling on Hawkshead Lane and from Brookmans Park to Potters Bar. It also removed a 60mph limit on an on road section of National Cycle Route 12. Please support this by taking the survey and saying yes to the plans. St Albans Cycle Campaign Cycling UK Stevenage Spokes Cycling Group - South West Hertfordshire
https://letstalktransport.hertfordshire.gov.uk/hawkshead-lane

12/10/2026

WelHatCycling are very disappointed to find out that Great Braitch Lane in Hatfield is blocked by a new gravel conveyor. There is a steep footbridge for pedestrians. There is no ramped access for cycles or horses, which there should be given this road is a Byway Open to All Traffic, according to Ordnance Survey Maps. Green Lanes, the nearby road, is also closed until December. We do not know if the Great Braitch Lane closure is also time limited.

A safe alternative route for cycles and horses is not signed. Given that Coopers Green Lane is a busy 60 mph speed limit road, we cannot recommend cycling on it via Hatfield Avenue. The safest alternatives, which are long diversions are either via the Ayot Greenway or via the Alban Way, Oaklands College and Jersey Farm.

Hertfordshire County Rights of Way have been contacted and we await their response. St Albans Cycle Campaign Cycling UK Stevenage

22/09/2026

150m of cycle path would join up the cycle networks across Hatfield town centre and enable more children to cycle to Onslow school. More cycling, less school run cars.

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16/09/2026

Please take a look at the proposals to make most roads in Hatfield 20mph, apart from the main arterial roads. 20mph is of course much safer for people who walk, wheel or cycle.

Hertfordshire County Council wants to hear your views on where additional 20mph speed limits may be appropriate in Hatfield. Through our Right Place, Right Pace approach, we recognise that different roads serve different purposes. Some roads are places where people

15/09/2026

There is a petition to Hertfordshire County Council concerning Parliament Square in Hertford where National Cycle Route 61 is regularly blocked by parked cars as the Traffic Regulation Order was not well written. A local councillor is trying to get this changed and needs our support. Details of the petition are in the photo below. You can sign the petition here from the list here: https://democracy.hertfordshire.gov.uk/mgEPetitionListDisplay.aspx?$LO$=1

24/08/2026

Roger Moulding and Adam Edwards, members of WelHatCycling, have repainted the milepost at Wrestler's Bridge in Hatfield following a graffiti attack. On the back Roger has neatly listed the previous repainting of the milepost. We hope you like the new bright colours.

06/08/2026

Hertfordshire County Council are consulting on a plan to make Essendon village 20mph and the three roads into the village 30mph. WelHatCycling encourages you to support this proposal which will make the village safer for people who are walking, wheeling, cycling or horse riding.

Welcome to our consultation on a proposed 20mph speed limit in Essendon. We are seeking your views on introducing a 20mph speed limit around residential streets and school areas in Essendon. Our aim is to create safer, calmer streets for residents, support children

28/07/2026

Come and meet us in Hatfield Town Centre today at the Community Fair. Maps, information and our lucky dip.

20/07/2026

WWCT volunteers Jill, Ian and Richard hard at work today clearing more of Lemsford Rd Halt on the Alban Way in Hatfield.

23/06/2026

Many thanks to the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust volunteers who returned yesterday to clear more of the platform at Lemsford Road Halt on the Alban Way. We also cleared the section done in 2025, which was covered in spring growth. Thank to Dave for the before and after photos.