Sunday, 12 June 2022
Meeting time: 10:05
Start time: 10:45
(Estimated finish time: 16:00)
Moderate 12 miles / 19.3 km
Part 1 of our plan to walk the complete Lea Valley Walk: 50 miles following the River Lea from Luton to London. Join us for any or all of these!
This walk is limited to 20 people including the leader.
We begin the trail starting from Leagrave Station. We walk to find the source of the River Lea at Leagrave Common then follow the river through parkland to Wardown Park. Next we walk past Luton town centre before rejoining the River Lea, stopping for packed lunch at Manor Road Park.
We continue on the edge of Luton Hoo estate to Luton Airport Parkway Station. We head onto the Upper Lea Valley Walk along a cycle path past the Chiltern Green railway viaduct down to Batford Springs Nature Reserve, finishing uphill to Harpenden Station.
If people would like a shorter walk they can drop out at Luton Airport Parkway after 7 miles.
This walk is moderate-grade due to distance but the terrain is easy-going: mostly flat, on pavements and cycle paths and through parks. Comfortable walking shoes or trainers are recommended.
Please note this is a linear walk from Leagrave station to Harpenden station. We recommend driving to the walk end point and getting the train to the start point: train time departing Harpenden at 10.21 arriving at Leagrave 10.35.
Booking your place: This walk has a limited capacity. If you would like to join, you MUST book in advance using the Stag Walkers Meetup group - see Notes for how to book & what to bring. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your booking so that someone else can take your place. Please DO NOT turn up for a walk without booking, as places are limited. Unless you opt in to further communications, we will only use contact information you provide to get in touch about the walk.
Please car-share if possible. Optional meeting point for car-share: Queen Mother Theatre, Woodside, Walsworth Road, Hitchin SG4 9SP. To offer a lift or ask for one from a fellow walker, please use the Meetup event page.
Meeting point
Harpenden Railway Station, Station Road, Harpenden, AL5 4ST. Parking £2.80. We recommend driving here and getting the train to the start point: train time departing Harpenden at 10.21 arriving at Leagrave 10.35.
Grid reference: TL136142
Nearest postcode: AL5 4SP
Meeting time: 10:05
Starting point
Leagrave Railway Station, Compton Avenue, Leagrave LU4 9BA. Meet by main station building under meeting point sign. Parking £2.80
Grid reference: TL061240
Nearest postcode: LU1 2LT
Start time: 10:45
End point
Harpenden Railway Station, Station Road, Harpenden, AL5 4ST. Parking £2.80
Grid reference: TL136142
Nearest postcode: AL5 4SP
Additional notes
This is a linear walk
Please be aware of the walk grade: walks are graded Easy, Leisurely, Moderate or Strenuous
Use our Meetup group to book your place on the walk: https://www.meetup.com/StagWalkers/
Book your place by clicking the ‘Attend’ button when RSVPs are open. RSVPs open 6pm two weeks before the walk takes place. If the walk is full, click ‘join waitlist’ and you will be added if a place becomes available.
Please:
DO NOT book onto a walk unless you are pretty sure you will be able to make it.
UPDATE YOUR RSVP. We understand ‘life happens’ so if you need to change your RSVP please do this at least 24 hours before the walk and before booking closes to enable someone else to take your place.
DON’T NO-SHOW on the day unless it is absolutely unavoidable (we do understand ‘life happens’) because it prevents others from enjoying a walk when we are limited in the number of spaces.
*TAKE NOTE that if you no-show and/or cancel after the booking closing deadline three times, without extenuating circumstances, we will decline further bookings from you for a period of six weeks.*
Bring a packed lunch / snacks and drinks, and optionally a basic first aid kit, hand sanitiser and face covering.
When travelling to and from the walk, follow the latest advice from government and transport operators to keep yourself and others safe.
See the Ramblers guidance for walkers here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AK-5yePb-ECzLUej22_aBYjfgHeynDi_/view
Dogs are welcome on a lead. For information about walking with the group, including our dog policy, please visit the website: http://www.stagwalkers.org.uk/
We are a Ramblers group, non members are welcome to try us out for two or three walks before joining Ramblers as a full member. For details on how to join and how much it costs please visit: www.ramblers.org.uk/stag-walkers
As a charity we ask that non-members consider making a voluntary donation to Ramblers until they become a full member. We suggest £3-4 per walk. You can donate online at www.ramblers.org.uk
The Ramblers’ Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Company registration number: 4458492. Registered Charity in England and Wales number: 1093577. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Soho Wharf, 1 Clink Street, London SE1 9DG
Future Lea Valley Walks:
Part 2, Harpenden to Hatfield - 9th July
Part 3, Hatfield to Hertford - 13th August
Part 4, Hertford to Broxbourne - TBA
Part 5, Broxbourne to Tottenham Hale -TBA
Part 6, Tottenham Hale to the Thames - 12th November
Give us a try!
This is one of hundreds of Ramblers group walks for all ages and abilities every week - all led by our experienced walk leaders.
You’re welcome to join us on any of our walks to see if the Ramblers is for you. Then, once you’ve enjoyed the views, fun, exhilaration and good company, it’s just a case of becoming a member.
Do make sure you're fit enough and have the right footwear and clothing for the walk you want to do, though. You can contact the group or leader if in doubt.