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

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Overview

The walk starts in Aspenden, a village just outside Buntingford. We will walk past St Mary Aspenden Church towards Cottered Warren, then we will join a Roman road for a pleasant walk through woodland towards Wakeley, an abandoned medieval village. We then descend gently towards Aspenden

Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
111.3m / 365ft
Type:
circular

The tracks are largely byways open to all traffic, so have good surfaces and very little traffic. There are some stretches of very quiet minor roads and 3 ploughed fields, where the field edges can be used if it is muddy.

Aspenden has a pub for post walk refreshments  and we will be close to Westmill and Buntingford if a tea room is preferred.

On street parking in Aspenden, but please consider residents need for access.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 35604 28260
Nearest postcode:
SG9 9PG
what3words:
disbanded.grew.sleepers
Start time:
10:00 am

At the far end of the village, Opposite Aspenden Lodge (Grey Georgian house on the right). On road parking only. Please park carefully and ensure you allow residents access.

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