We’re a Ramblers group aimed mainly at people in their 20s, 30s and slightly older, offering led walks and social events across Herts, Beds and south Cambs.
This walk is for up to 20 people, including the leader.
Please note that this is a linear walk, so will start and end at different points, but with easy access to railway stations.
A linear walk through parts of East Herfordshire, and into the outer (but still semi-rural) fringes of Greater London; this is mainly flat, but expect a couple of hills. You are advised to bring lunch, snacks and something to sit on.
This walk starts just outside the village of Bayford, and heads sourth through Black Fan Wood, and then past horse paddocks towards Newgate Street, where St. Mary's Church is prominent.
From there, we will pass through Home Wood, where we may get to see some deer, and through the suburbs of Cuffley, including the aptly named "Hill Rise".
We will stop for lunch at Cuffley Football Club before joining the Hertfordshire Chain Walk, passing Sopers Viaduct, which forms part of the Hertford North Branch Line, before passing under the M25 to Crews Hill, which was originally part of the woodland hunting ground of Enfield Chase.
After the walk, we will have an optional drink at the Plough PH. This is just five minutes' walk from Crews Hill Station for those who don't want to stay for the pub.
This walk is not suitable for dogs except for assistance dogs.
Booking your place: If you would like to join, you must book in advance using the Stag Walkers Meetup group - see Notes for how to book & what to bring. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your booking so that someone else can take your place.
Please do not turn up for a walk without booking, as places are limited.
Unless you opt in to further communications, we will only use contact information you provide to get in touch about the walk.
Please car-share or use public transport if possible. To offer a lift or ask for one from a fellow walker, please use the Meetup event page.
This is a linear walk
Please be aware of the walk grade: walks are graded Easy, Leisurely, Moderate or Strenuous
Book your place via the Stag Walkers Meetup group by clicking the ‘Attend’ button on the event page. If the walk is full, click ‘join waitlist’ and you will be added if a place becomes available. If you’re on the waitlist, please check back regularly to see if you have been added to the attending list.
If you have any questions or need to contact the leader about the walk, please post on the Meetup event page.
Please:
DO NOT book onto a walk unless you are pretty sure you will be able to make it.
UPDATE YOUR RSVP. We understand ‘life happens’ so if you need to change your RSVP please do this at least 24 hours before the walk and before booking closes to enable someone else to take your place.
DON’T NO-SHOW on the day unless it is absolutely unavoidable (we do understand ‘life happens’) because it prevents others from enjoying a walk if it is fully booked.
*TAKE NOTE that if you no-show and/or cancel after the booking closing deadline three times, without extenuating circumstances, we will decline further bookings from you for a period of six weeks.*
Bring a packed lunch/snacks and drinks, appropriate clothing for the conditions and optionally a basic first aid kit & hand sanitiser.
For more information about walking with the group, including our dog policy, please visit the Stag Walkers website.
We are a Ramblers group, non members are welcome to try us out for two or three free walks before joining Ramblers as a full member.
As a charity we ask that non-members consider making a voluntary donation to Ramblers until they become a full member. We suggest £3-4 per walk. You can donate in person or online.
The Ramblers’ Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Company registration number: 4458492. Registered Charity in England and Wales number: 1093577. Registered office: The Ramblers, First Floor, 10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE
Drivers may wish to drive to the end of the walk, and travel to the start. Please note however, that due to limited parking at the meeting point, you are encouraged to car share or travel by public transport. Crews Hill Station, Cattlegate Road EN2 9EA, parking £2.90. Catch the 10.23 northbound train to Bayford (7 mins). The walk leader will meet you at the start point.
Bayford Station, Brickendon Lane, Bayford SG13 8QB Parking £3. If travelling from North Herts, please be aware that there are rail replacement services between Stevenage and Hertford North, so allow extra time to get to the start point. "
Crews Hill Station
