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North London & South Herts Group

NLSH Ramblers is a really friendly group, whose members all share a love of walking and the countryside. You’ll always receive a warm welcome from us, whether you want to walk with us regularly or from time to time.

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
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Overview

A moderate walk of 12.5 miles on footpaths from Hexton to Lilley. A chance to stretch  your legs and tone muscles, as the days get longer, in the beautiful Barton Hills - part of the Chiltern Escarpment. The shorter afternoon section gently contours through Pegsdon Hills Nature Reserve to Deacon Hill from where we descend back to Hexton. 

 

 

Sunday, 8 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.1km / 12.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Bring a picnic, Brief pub stop (drink only). 

Optional car share from Barnet: Victors Way Car Park, EN5 5TR; W3W: rocks.gain.votes Leaving at 09:00 (31 miles).

Walking poles recommended.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 10471 30388
Nearest postcode:
SG5 3JL
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voice.lions.surprises
Start time:
10:00 am

Hexton. Please do not park in Hexton Village. Please use the Hexton JMI school car park. Approaching from the east (Hitchin), turn right off Barton Road B655 into the school driveway, about 150 yards west of Mill Lane but before St Faith's Church.

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