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North Hertfordshire Group

We are the North Hertfordshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

A circular walk from Hitchin via Ickleford and Pirton. There is limited parking at the start of Oughtonhead Lane so please park considerately in nearby Redhill Road or Moss Way.
Sunday, 28 September 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.6km / 9.1mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Leader: Chris Young 07508 471928

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 17356 29845
Nearest postcode:
SG5 2NU
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Start time:
10:00 am

Oughtonhead Lane, Hitchin SG5 2NU, TL173298 w3w: ///jugs.something.punks

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