We are the East Hertfordshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Sarah B.
For this lovely walk we start in Batford Springs Nature Reserve. We walk alongside the river Lea for a while then climb up out of the valley to cross undulating countryside with excellent views before dropping down to Wheathampstead via Lamer wood. There is time for a break in Wheathampstead before heading back along a footpath that joins a disused railway track to Harpenden.
Points of interest along the way include - the boardwalk in Batford Springs, the beautiful Grade 1 listed Mackerye End House, the lovely Crinkle Crankle walled garden, the restored Wheathampstead station with its oak statue of George Bernard Shaw, a regular passenger.
The walk is mainly on made up paths but we do cross some fields and may be muddy in wet weather.
Public toilets and a fantastic bakery/cafe (seriously good cakes alert) available in Wheathampstead
We will meet at the entrance to Marquis Lane car park
