Essendon - Bayford loop

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Overview

This will be a mixture of field and woodland walking, starting from Essendon, pausing by Bayford village pond (where walkers can consume their own refreshments), on to Little Berkhamsted, then back to the start.

Wednesday, 9 July 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:45 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

There is on-road parking in School Lane.

Nettles could be encountered.

We will pause when anyone wants a short break. There are no public toilets, but plenty of tree cover.

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 27604 08639
Nearest postcode:: AL9 6JR
what3words:: nobody.shells.organs

Start time:: 10:00 am

Outside the village hall, School Lane, Essendon

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