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We offer walks in London and Home Counties, accessible by public transport.

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A moderately paced walk across varied terrain incorporating the rolling downs of the Sundon Hills with lovely views of the surrounding countryside.  There is a steady climb to the chalk escarpment of Sharpenhoe on which lies the largest Neolithic hill fort site in the South East followed by a steep stepped descent to the gently undulating plain below  We stop at the hilltop village of Pulloxhill before passing  by Bunyan's Oak on our return to Harlington.

Walking poles, if you use them, might help on the steep descent from the escarpment.

 

Saturday, 2 August 2025
Start time:
10:10 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.2km / 10.7mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Train:  St Pancras 9:21, West Hampstead Thameslink 9:29 to Harlington (Thameslink train to Bedford).

Lunch: Picnic at Sharpenhoe Clappers

Toilet: Use toilets on train and/or station.  Toilet stop at Pulloxhill village.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 03434 30347
Nearest postcode:
LU5 6LD
what3words:
shorter.rehearsed.hoofs
Start time:
10:10 am

Harlington Station

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