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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.

Walking through Heartwood Forest, across Nomansland to Wheathampstead and on towards Symondshyde Farm where will stop for lunch. Return to start via Symondshyde Wood and Hertfordshire Way. 

Bring lunch

Walk Leader: Clive Sutton 

Phone: 07860 703033

Sunday, 4 January 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
137.2m / 450ft
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 16844 10845
Nearest postcode:
AL4 9DQ
what3words:
twigs.menu.happy
Start time:
10:00 am

Heartwood Forest Car Park, Wheathampstead Road, Sandridge

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