We are Herts Weekend Walkers, HWW for Short . We are aimed at people aged in their 40s, 50s & 60s who are normally working during the week and can usually only find time to get outside and enjoy a walk at the weekend.
This circular afternoon walk is within an area which still retains its rural character, even though it is less than 20 miles from central London. The name Brickendon is said to have come from a Saxon by the name of Bricca who laid claim to the hill site, the Saxon word 'don' meaning a hill. The manor was at one time held by the monks of Waltham Abbey and, in about 1180, Henry II granted the abbot freedom from certain taxes normally due to the crown, hence the full name Brickendon Liberty.
The parish is predominantly given over to agriculture and woodland management, and during the walk we will almost totally encircle Balls Wood, which is managed by the Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust and is home to everything from grass snakes to newts to tawny owls.
Afterwards there will be an opportunity for a drink at the Farmer’s Boy public house.
Starting point: The walk will start and end on the village green at Brickendon, SG13 8PB. Parking is available around the village green area.
This is a moderately-paced walk. We want everyone to enjoy our walks, so if you have any concerns about the pace, please speak to the walk leader.
Please bring your Ramblers card (if you have one) to help speed up the Ramblers register before we start the walk.
