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North London & South Herts Group

NLSH Ramblers is a really friendly group, whose members all share a love of walking and the countryside. You’ll always receive a warm welcome from us, whether you want to walk with us regularly or from time to time.

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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

A scenic walk with one or two hills through farmland and woodland, taking in parts of the Hertfordshire Way and the Hertfordshire Chain Walk. Picnic stop at Epping Green.

Sunday, 25 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
240m / 787ft
Type:
circular

Bring a picnic. Brief pub stop (drink only). Optional car share from Barnet: Victors Way Car Park, EN5 5TR; W3W: rocks.gain.votes  Departs sharp at 09:20 (9 miles).

Walking poles recommended in winter.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 27497 08623
Nearest postcode:
AL9 6HB
what3words:
ever.caring.copper
Start time:
10:00 am

Essendon. Park considerately in School Lane, east of the B158 Essendon High Road, about 100 yds south of the war memorial and the church.

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