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Cole Green Way is a traffic-free path following the course of a former railway line between Hertford and Welwyn Garden City. The railway closed to passengers in 1951 but remained in use for goods until 1962 when it closed altogether.

The path is open to pedestrians and cyclists, and forms part of route 61 of the National Cycle Network.

More information can be found on the Discover Hertford website: Link

National Cycle Route 61 is managed by the charity Sustrans. It runs for 34 miles from Maidenhead (Berkshire) to Rye House (Hertfordshire) via Uxbridge, Watford, St Albans, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City and Hertford.

The National Cycle Network is a network of cycle routes. It was created by the charity Sustrans Link (Sustainable Transport), aided by a National Lottery grant.

Many routes aim to minimise contact with motor traffic, though 70% of them are on roads. In some cases the NCN uses pedestrian routes, disused railways, minor roads, canal towpaths, or traffic-calmed routes in towns and cities.