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West Herts Group

We are the West Herts Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

PLACES ON OUR WALKS MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE.

Harpenden Town Council have created trails around Harpenden Common. For this amble we will follow these at a gentle pace, heading south towards Ayres End Lane and back to the car park. And for those who wish to stay Rothamsted Restaurant sell coffees, tea etc

No Lunch stop

Walk Leader: Heather Harris ; Val Howlett

Phone: 07890066232

Thursday, 6 November 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
11:45 am
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
5.6km / 3.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

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 13300 13401
Nearest postcode:
AL5 2JQ
what3words:
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Start time:
10:00 am

Rothamsted Research Centre car park, West Common, Harpenden. - what three words - sheet.wink.ideas

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