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We offer walks in London and Home Counties, accessible by public transport.

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
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A brisk walk through Old Knebworth and the extensive grounds and deer park at Knebworth Hall, on through Graffidge Wood to exit onto Rusling Lane.  We continue along this quiet lane to the village of St Paul’s Walden, Hitch Wood, the village of Preston, Wain Wood and on to Old Hitchin, with its historic market place.  The woods on this walk are known for their bluebells.

Lunch: at St Paul’s Walden; Please bring picnic - pub for drinks/loos only.  There are several benches in the Churchyard.

Train/transport details: London King’s Cross 9:57; Finsbury Park 10:03; (Great Northern train to Letchworth Garden City).  Buy return to Hitchin.

 

Wednesday, 24 April 2024
Start time:
10:35 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 24927 20266
Nearest postcode:
SG3 6EW
what3words:
nuns.lease.slime
Start time:
10:35 am

Knebworth Railway Station, outside the main entrance. Map: E193

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TL 19520 29644
Nearest postcode:
SG4 9UL
what3words:
crest.type.bunk
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

Hitchin Railway Station

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