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Finchley & Hornsey Group

Finchley & Hornsey is a friendly group, open to everyone. We walk mainly in Herts and surrounding counties.

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Overview

This is a leisurely 6 mile walk around Heartwood Forest near Sandridge, Herts with a lunch/snack stop at the Elephant and Castle Pub on route.  It passes through open farmland and woodland and we think a proper Dutch Barn at one of the farms.

Sunday, 8 February 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
89.3m / 293ft
Type:
circular

Sections may be muddy so sturdy footwear required.  We are able to sit in the garden of the pub to have a snack which you can bring or buy at the pub.  Parking is at the extensive car park at Heartwood Forest so we'll meet at the nearest post code  - AL4 9DQ.  

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 16829 10874
Nearest postcode:
AL4 9DQ
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crazy.stray.always
Start time:
10:30 am

The Heartwood Forest Car park its located on the outskirts of Sandridge village. It's a large car park so please aim for the post code given.

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 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