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.
Dave A.
PLEASE NOTE: THE CLOCKS GO BACK 1 HOUR AT 2AM ON SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER.
We start from the school car park at Hexton and proceed east towards Hitchin passing Deacon Hill (ascent optional) on geologically interesting Access land. Hacking across open farm land, we arrive at the hidden spring source of the River Oughton. Following this charming tree enclosed river downstream will take us eventually through the pretty local regional park at Westmill to Burford Ray bridge. Turning north crossing the bridge, we find the Icknield Way path and follow this west to Pirton where we picnic, close to the Motte & Bailey Pub. Then we venture west-northwest following the contours towards Apsley Bury Farm, before turning South to cross the wide open spaces of Hexton Common to finish. During the walk there are a few stiles, and occasional very short stretches of road, but all with adequate side-walks.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLOCKS GO BACK 1 HOUR AT 2AM ON SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER.
Bring a picnic. Brief pub stop for a drink. Optional car share from High Barnet: Victor's Way/Moxon St Car Park EN5 5TR; W3W: rocks.gain.votes Departs sharp at 09:05 (30 miles).
Hexton J.M.I. School car park (available weekends only). Approaching from East (Hitchin), turn right off Barton Road B655, about 150 yards after Mill Lane but before St Faith's Church.
