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Our group offers walks which are accessible by public transport and take place throughout the South East of England plus a summer holiday and a New Year break

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

Linear to Brookmans Park Station led by Jane R (Mobile: 07906 987503). A varied walk through woods, across fields and along secluded byways. Fairly level walking over gently undulating countryside. Maybe muddy in places. Lunch stop at Windhill at ‘The Woodman’ pub or bring a picnic. Joint walk with Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Group. Map: E174/182, L166.

Saturday, 23 March 2024
Start time:
10:29 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Check trains the day before. Buy a return ticket to Stevenage (this is where the lines meet) £14.60; Railcard £9.60 and with SRC+FP £6.70. However it might be better to buy two single tickets: with a SRC+FP it’s £2.70 to Bayford and £2.50 from Brookmans Park.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 31509 08305
Nearest postcode:
SG13 8QB
what3words:
axed.arch.penny
Start time:
10:29 am

Bayford Station (Great Northern train from Moorgate at 09:42, calling at Highbury & Islington at 09:50 and Finsbury Park at 09:57 and arriving at Bayford at 10:29).

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TL 24087 03999
Nearest postcode:
AL9 7SU
what3words:
formal.lions.foods
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Brookmans Park Station

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