Circular walk from Ickleford via Oughtonhead Nature Reserve, Old Wellbury, Tingley Wood and Pirton

West Herts Group

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Overview

PLACES ON OUR WALKS MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE.

Plenty of variety to enjoy with the river, the nature reserve, some hills as well as history at Toot Hill in Pirton

Bring lunch

Walk Leader: Charmian Allwright

Phone: 07952998879

Sunday, 10 May 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: 137.2m / 450ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.westhertsramblers.org.uk

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 18104 31816
Nearest postcode:: SG5 3YA
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Car park next to Ickleford Sports and Recreation Centre, Chambers Lane. Ickleford. Car park on the right. (or otherwise please park responsibly in the nearby roads.)

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