Annotated map reproduced courtesy of Googlemaps.	Annotated map reproduced courtesy of Googlemaps.	This route starts from the junction of Welwyn Road and Thieves Lane (public roads) and continues northwards to Carlton Avenue (public road). It crosses the road and continues generally northwards to Bentley Road (public road) and a junction with Thieves Lane (public road). At the time of the 2023 Access Survey (4 Jun 23), the route was signposted (footpath) at each end. At two points (see second and fourth photographs) there were bollards which would prevent horse drawn vehicles, but allow horses, cyclists and walkers to pass.
Welwyn Road looking North Photo: Phil Wadey, 4 Jun 2023	Carlton Avenue looking North Photo: Phil Wadey, 4 Jun 2023	Continuing North Photo: Phil Wadey, 4 Jun 2023	Continuing North Photo: Phil Wadey, 4 Jun 2023	Approaching Bentley Road Photo: Phil Wadey, 4 Jun 2023
As part of PGBT's and the British Horse Society's work to record paths before Path Extinguishment Day, it was spotted that this route was an old vehicular highway. The historical evidence showed a continuous route, so an application was made in 2023 to record it as restricted byway.

Legal History 24 Feb 1970: The Hertfordshire County Council (Thieves Lane, Hertford) Public Path Diversion Order 1970 (confirmed 5 Jun 1970) diverted the southernmost section of footpath. 10 Mar 2000: The Hertfordshire County Council (Hertford 94 (Thieves Lane)) Legal Event Modification Order 2000 recorded the effect of the 1970 diversion on the definitive map and statement. 15 Jul 2011: The East Hertfordshire District Council (Footpath 94 Hertford) Diversion Order 2011 (confirmed 15 Aug 2011) diverted part of Hertford 94 FP back to the old alignment. 21 Sep 2012: The Hertfordshire County Council (Hertford 94) Legal Event Modification Order 2012 recorded the effect of the 2011 diversion on the definitive map and statement. 27 Jun 2023: Application to record route as restricted byway. HCC reference EH/530.

Definitive Statement (4 Dec 2015) Path: [Hertford] 94.  Recorded Status: Footpath.  Definitive Map sheet: 59 Commences from Bramfield Road to join Cherry Tree Green. Continues from Bentley Road southwards across Carlton Avenue to TL 3092 1293 then continues south to join the B1000, Welwyn Road. Width: 2m between TL 3092 1293 and the B1000, Welwyn Road. Limitations: None between TL 3092 1293 and the B1000, Welwyn Road.

© 2023 Patchetts Green Bridleways Trust. File reference: EC753. HCC reference: EH/530.