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West Herts Group

We are the West Herts 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

PLACES ON OUR WALKS MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE.

A walk at a slow pace through Batchwood golf course, the scenic St Michaels area of St Albans and Verulamium Park. We will have coffee/tea/cakes half way round the walk at the Inn on the Park. There is an ascent of 47 metres on this walk but a flatter alternative route will be available to anyone who would prefer this. The walk is on paved surfaces except for one well marked path. There at are no stiles or steps.

No Lunch stop

Walk Leader: Lynda Abbott ; Chris Abbott Phone: 07803037758

Thursday, 4 December 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
11:30 am
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
4.8km / 3.0mi
Ascent:
47.2m / 155ft
Type:
circular

BOOKING A PLACE

Numbers on our walks are limited and you must book a place in advance. There is no need to message us. Just go to our web site, scroll down the Home page to the Quick Menu and click on Book a Walk Place. Places can be booked from 8am on the Wednesday of the week before the walk.

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 13781 08932
Nearest postcode:
AL3 5XA
what3words:
cubs.bottom.toward
Start time:
10:00 am

The main car park before reaching Batchwood Hall/sports centre

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