Getting There
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Southbound route only
Leave the M1 at Junction 4 and merge onto the A41, direction Central London.
At the roundabout turn right onto the A410, signed Harrow
At the next roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A5, signed Elstree.
Drive over the motorway.
At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit signed Elstree (A5183), then the 2nd exit at the next roundabout, and drive into Elstree.
Turn left onto the A411 (Watford Road), and then turn right onto Aldenham Road, signed Aldenham Country Park.
Turn left into the car park.
No Return to M1 Southbound
There are no junctions where you can rejoin the M1 southbound from this point.
To continue your journey south, turn left out of the car park, then left at the T-junction onto the A41, signed Harrow.
Stay on the A41. It does change to the A1 briefly, but if you continue to follow the signs to Central London, you will be heading south.
Route 2
Alternatively, after turning onto the A41, take the 2nd exit at the first roundabout (signed Central London), then the 3rd exit at the next roundabout to drive down the A5, signed Edgware.
Follow the A5 straight into central London.
These are the two most direct southbound routes from Aldenham Country Park.
Aldenham Country Park
The 100 Aker Wood
Length of walk: 30-40 minutes.
Walk through the car park, away from the adventure playground and farm, following signs to the 100 Aker Wood. The Pooh Bear theme expands with recreations of the Winnie the Pooh illustrations, and you can visit the ‘homes' of Kanga, Eeyore and Wol.
Dogs can run free here and there is a paddock with plenty of space for frizbees, balls and sticks.
Lakeside Walk
Length of walk: 40-60 minutes.
This is a longer circular walk around the perimeter of the lake. The walk is clearly signed ‘Lakeside Walk' from the information board by the refreshment kiosk.
Dogs with a passion for chasing ducks might be more relaxed in the 100 Aker Wood.
Facilities
WC, refreshment kiosk, picnic area, adventure playground, urban farm. Dog poo bins throughout.
Car park: Weekdays £4.00, weekends and school holidays £5.00. Charge payable with correct cash only at exit barriers.
This is a space that will satisfy all members of the family, and justifies the pricey parking fee. The urban farm is well worth a visit, with or without children, with a collection of farmyard favourites including an enormous grinning sow, leaping goats, shire horses and rare-breed sheep. Handwash facilities provided.
Useful Links
Aldenham Country Park
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