Joining a growing number of Long Distance Paths, the 'Friends of Hertfordshire Way' have created such a path for Hertfordshire, which was first opened in 1998. Linking many of the county's towns and villages this unique walk travels through much of the best of Hertfordshire's countryside, covering 166 miles in an anti-clockwise circular route. The walk is conveniently divided into 14 legs of between 10 and 15 miles, each with its individual map and notes on places of interest that you pass or can deviate to. This is the expanded second edition which contains descriptions of additional route extensions.

The description for each leg has been written so that it is possible to follow the route without recourse to a map, though OS references are given. There are also included many small sketch maps as a further assistance to finding the way around difficult sections. Refreshment places along each leg are given as are the availability of local transport to enable ease of leaving and joining the route. Details of how the route was first envisaged are given in the preliminary pages, along with much useful guidance on long distance walking and a listing of local tourist offices.

The starting locations of the 14 legs are as follows: Royston; Wallington; Willian (Letchlade); Codicote; St Albans; Markyate; Tring station; Kings Langley; Shenley; Cuffley; Hertford; Widford; Bishop's Stortford; Hare Street.