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The Royston Ramblers invite you to enjoy fresh air and wonderful countryside in great company. Try us! We really are a very friendly group

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Overview

This is a charming, if slightly shorter than usual, walk from the new village hall in Clothall to Wallington and back.  The outward leg more or less follows a stretch of the Hertfordshire Way past Clothall Bury and deviating to take in the spring at the head of Cat Ditch.  There will be a coffee stop in Wallington at a spring next to the church.  We return along the Icknield Way trail which has great views northwards .

Thursday, 13 June 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.4km / 5.2mi
Ascent:
97.5m / 320ft
Type:
circular

There is a variety of landscapes with woods and downland.  The route goes close to Redhill, which lies just to the east of the Cat Ditch spring, and has some interesting geography.  

We led this walk last autumn with a very select group of walkers braving some poor weather.  It deserves a revisit in clement summer weather.

After the walk, those in need of refreshment can join us at Mill End Nurseries for coffee and cake.

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 27137 31863
Nearest postcode:
SG7 6RE
what3words:
paints.slopes.radiated
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at Clothall Village Hall which is sited opposite the Church. It has a generous car park which I have booked and paid for

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking