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Finchley & Hornsey Group

Finchley & Hornsey is a friendly group, open to everyone. We walk mainly in Herts and surrounding counties.

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Overview

A circular ramble timed to get the best of autumn colours in mostly decidous forest.  Starting at White Stubbs Lane Car Park we head straight into Bencroft woods before heading north towards Brickenden and Monks Green along tree lined tracks and through fields.  We enter Balls Wood and a bit of Hertford Heath, both  designated nature reserves, before returning into Broxbourne Woods.  

This walk is undulating without steep hills, soft under foot, no tarmac but may be muddy after heavy rain.  

Bring a picnic.  Car sharing can be arranged. 

Sunday, 19 October 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 33167 06465
Nearest postcode:
EN10 7QP
what3words:
gifted.horn.tribal
Start time:
10:30 am

Bencroft Wood East Car Park - NOTE note to be confused with another, smaller car park nearby, called Bencroft West CP.

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