We’re a Ramblers group aimed mainly at people in their 20s, 30s and slightly older, offering led walks and social events across Herts, Beds and south Cambs.
This is a joint walk led by Chiltern Young Walkers, with 20 places for each group.
Starting from Hemel Old Town, we head up out of the Gade Valley across rolling farmland until we pass the grand Palladian mansion of Gaddesden Place and enjoy what is claimed to be one of the finest views in the Home Counties and the setting for films Legend of Tarzan (2016) and The Current War (2018).
We then head into the valley to have lunch beside the River Gade, before taking the Chiltern Way through woodland and heading up to Boxted Farm, home to the Mad Squirrel Brewery, where we'll pause for a drink.
After following the woodland around the outskirts of Hemel and the site of a Roman villa spa and resort, we cross the River Gade once again, finally passing through Gadebridge Park back to the start point and the option of a drink in one of the historic Old Town pubs.
Dogs are welcome, on a short lead.
Booking your place: If you would like to join, you must book in advance using the Stag Walkers Meetup group - see Notes for how to book & what to bring. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your booking so that someone else can take your place.
Please do not turn up for a walk without booking, as places are limited. Unless you opt in to further communications, we will only use contact information you provide to get in touch about the walk.
Please car-share or use public transport if possible. To offer a lift or ask for one from a fellow walker, please use the Meetup event page.
Walk Leader: Paul R
This is a circular walk
Please be aware of the walk grade: walks are graded Easy, Leisurely, Moderate or Strenuous
Book your place via the Stag Walkers Meetup group by clicking the ‘Attend’ button on the event page. If the walk is full, click ‘join waitlist’ and you will be added if a place becomes available. If you’re on the waitlist, please check back regularly to see if you have been added to the attending list.
If you have any questions or need to contact the leader about the walk, please post on the Meetup event page.
Please:
DO NOT book onto a walk unless you are pretty sure you will be able to make it.
UPDATE YOUR RSVP. We understand ‘life happens’ so if you need to change your RSVP please do this at least 24 hours before the walk and before booking closes to enable someone else to take your place.
DON’T NO-SHOW on the day unless it is absolutely unavoidable (we do understand ‘life happens’) because it prevents others from enjoying a walk if it is fully booked.
*TAKE NOTE that if you no-show and/or cancel after the booking closing deadline three times, without extenuating circumstances, we will decline further bookings from you for a period of six weeks.*
Bring a packed lunch/snacks and drinks, appropriate clothing for the conditions and optionally a basic first aid kit & hand sanitiser.
For more information about walking with the group, including our dog policy, please visit the Stag Walkers website.
We are a Ramblers group, non members are welcome to try us out for two or three free walks before joining Ramblers as a full member.
As a charity we ask that non-members consider making a voluntary donation to Ramblers until they become a full member. We suggest £3-4 per walk. You can donate in person or online.
The Ramblers’ Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Company registration number: 4458492. Registered Charity in England and Wales number: 1093577. Registered office: 13 Dirty Lane, London SE1 9PA
Hemel Hempstead Old Town Car Park, 76 High St, HP1 3AQ. £1.70 for 8+ hours. Some free parking on nearby roads.
