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Finchley & Hornsey Group

Finchley & Hornsey is a friendly group, open to everyone. We walk mainly in Herts and surrounding counties.

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Overview

Join us for an 8½-mile circular walk starting and finishing at Hertford East railway station. We will head out through open countryside and follow the River Mimram into the beautiful Panshanger Park, a historic landscape of meadows, ancient oak trees, lakes and woodland.

The walk offers a lovely mix of riverside paths, parkland and quiet field tracks, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy birdlife and wide, peaceful views. One highlight is the Great Oak of Panshanger, said to be over 500 years old.

The route is mostly flat with a few gentle inclines, making it accessible for most regular walkers. Paths can be muddy after wet weather, so sturdy footwear is recommended.

There are toilet facilities in Hertford town at the start and finish.Bring Packed lunch as it's 8.5 miles walk.

Parking and train access are available at Hertford East station, making this a convenient meeting point.

We look forward to welcoming you on this enjoyable countryside walk through one of Hertfordshire’s most scenic parks.

Sunday, 28 September 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.8km / 8.6mi
Ascent:
141.7m / 465ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

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

Meet at Hertford East Station

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