We are the West London Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
This links a Hertfordshire town and a historic Hertfordshire city and is green and pleasant throughout.
There is attractive common land, a forest with countryside views, a country estate, and finally a pleasant approach to St Albans which takes you through the old town past sites of historical interest.
In the morning we visit a new forest called Heartwood. The afternoon takes us through the pretty Childwickbury country estate, with views also out to another estate, Gorehambury. A further highlight is then the city of St Albans, where you pass old pubs, quaint houses, the Roman museum and remains, the Cathedral and its gate, and finally the clock tower and museum of St Albans.
We will stop for lunch in the village of Sandridge where you have a choice of three pubs, a tea room and a village store (for picnic provisions).
Take the 10:01 Thameslink train from Farringdon. Buy an off peak day return to Harpenden, which is good for the return journey from St Albans City.
Toilets are available at Harpenden and St Albans stations, and at our lunch stop.
Harpenden station
St Albans City station. You can opt to return to London Euston from St Albans Abbey train station but you will need to buy a separate ticket for your return journey.
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