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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.

Walk through woods and open farmland, some hills, good paths leading to Wallington, home of Eric Blair (George Orwell) and site of Manor Farm (Animal Farm).

Bring lunch

Walk Leader: Jackie Hawkins

Phone: 07530562297

Sunday, 3 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14km / 8.7mi
Ascent:
201.2m / 660ft
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 24734 32348
Nearest postcode:
SG7 6LX
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Start time:
10:00 am

Car park in Hatch Lane, Weston Hills Nature Reserve,(Layby) Baldock. Turn right off B197 (London Road) just after GeorgeIV Pub into Chalk Hills which becomes Hatch Lane. Please car share if possible due to limited parking.

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