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We are the West London Ramblers, mainly covering Ealing and Hounslow, but open to all. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

A linear walk though a mix of urban, riverside  and country exploring the market towns of Hertford and Ware and their rivers (old and new) towards Stanstead Abbotts (St Margaret's station).  Moderate pace along mostly good level paths with one short ascent - descent. Expect to find the occasional puddle (if recent rain) and mud, which may be slippery.  Stop at Ware for lunch (picnic or cafes) and toilets (also an optional 5 mile drop out point).  For those who want a pre-Christmas drink there's a convenient pub near the finish point. 

Meet in Hertford East station's ticket office hall. No toilets at station, should be toilets on train and some about 1mile into walk.

Saturday, 20 December 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
12.8m / 42ft
Type:
linear

Greater Anglia train from London Liverpool Street 9:38 arrives at Hertford East station 10:27.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 32976 12906
Nearest postcode:
SG14 1SB
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Start time:
10:30 am

Meet in Hertford East station's ticket office hall.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TL 38115 11789
Nearest postcode:
SG12 8DS
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Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

St Margarets station (Stanstead Abbotts)

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