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Hitchin Outer Orbital Path (HOOP)

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Overview

We will be walking the Hitchin Outer Orbital Path (HOOP) “…explore the history of Hitchin and surrounding villages, travelling through beautiful Hertfordshire countryside and encompassing a wide range of wildlife habitats."

Sunday, 23 July 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
171.9m / 564ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/sites/northherts-cms/files/walks_-_hoop_leaflet_0.pdf

The lavender farm at Cadwell is about 5 miles in and alongside the HOOP, and it is proposed to have a lunch stop here, although suggest you bring a picnic as it may be busy. The lavender should be at it's best.

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 18418 29062
Nearest postcode:
SG5 1DR
what3words:
teeth.mercy.settle
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at the Market Place, Hitchin (corner of Market Place and Churchyard Road, outside Starbucks.)

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