Welcome to Capital Walkers, the friendly London Ramblers group for people aged 40+. We walk every weekend and usually at least once during the week.
Chris M.
This lovely linear walk starts at Hemel Hempstead with a short section along the Grand Union Canal. We continue through Shrub Hill Common and climb through woods to the open countryside. There are some stunning views. We continue through Heizdin’s Wood and climb to the historic Gaddesden Place, then descend to Great Gaddesden for the lunch break. There is a garden centre with a café, but please bring a packed lunch. After lunch we head south with footpaths along fields and woodland passing Nettleden, Frithsden and Berkhamsted Golf Course. There are more beautiful views before descent to Berkhamsted. A canal pub stop at the end of the walk is an option.
No drop-out points
No booking required
Travel
Take the train from Euston at 10.24 (Harrow and Wealdstone 10.34), arriving at Hemel Hempstead 10.51
Two trains an hour back from Berkhamstead
Buy a return ticket to Berkhamstead
The finishing time is an estimate only and will be dependent on a number of factors, such as, weather, the speed at which the group walks and the number of breaks taken.
Hemel Hempstead Railway Station
Berkhamsted Railway Station
