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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.

Open farm fields, meadows, woods and some fine views through Heartwood Forest arboretum to Symonshyde Woods, returning through Hammonds Farm.

No Lunch stop

Walk Leader: Karen Palin

Tuesday, 15 July 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
71.9m / 236ft
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 16799 10702
Nearest postcode:
AL4 9DQ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Heartwood Forest Car park Wheathampstead Road, Sandridge. AL4 9DQ

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