We’re a Ramblers group aimed mainly at people in their 20s, 30s and slightly older, offering led walks and social events across Herts, Beds and south Cambs.
This walk is for up to 20 people, including the leader.
Join us for the first of two walks from Kimpton today. You're welcome to join either of the walks, or both if you want to get some extra miles in.
This is an introductory walk. It has a relatively short length and leisurely grade, and as such it may be a great choice if you're new to Stag Walkers and would like to try us out. Existing members are also welcome along.
Kimpton is a lovely old village which is mentioned in the Domesday book, easily accessible with bus links from Luton, Hitchin, Stevenage, St Albans and Welwyn Garden City.
In this leisurely walk we will explore the countryside south-west of Kimpton. We will use footpaths, bridleways and a couple of quiet lanes and visit the hamlets of Ansells End and Blackmore End on the way, providing the opportunity to appreciate a few farmhouses, country manors and lovely cottages.
At the end, people staying for the second walk should have time to enjoy their packed lunches and perhaps get a drink and use the facilities at the pub.
Dogs are welcome on a lead.
For information about walking with the group, including our dog policy, please visit the Stag Walkers website.
Booking your place: If you would like to join, you must book in advance using the Stag Walkers Meetup group - see Notes for how to book & what to bring. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your booking so that someone else can take your place.
Please do not turn up for a walk without booking, as places are limited.
Unless you opt in to further communications, we will only use contact information you provide to get in touch about the walk.
Please car-share or use public transport if possible. To offer a lift or ask for one from a fellow walker, please use the Meetup event page.
*Additional Notes*
This is a circular walk.
Please be aware of the walk grade: walks are graded Easy, Leisurely, Moderate or Strenuous
Use our Meetup group to book your place on the walk: https://www.meetup.com/StagWalkers/
Book your place via the Stag Walkers Meetup group by clicking the ‘Attend’ button on the event page. If the walk is full, click ‘join waitlist’ and you will be added if a place becomes available. If you’re on the waitlist, please check back regularly to see if you have been added to the attending list.
Please:
DO NOT book onto a walk unless you are pretty sure you will be able to make it.
UPDATE YOUR RSVP. We understand ‘life happens’ so if you need to change your RSVP please do this at least 24 hours before the walk and before booking closes to enable someone else to take your place.
DON’T NO-SHOW on the day unless it is absolutely unavoidable (we do understand ‘life happens’) because it prevents others from enjoying a walk if it is fully booked.
*TAKE NOTE that if you no-show and/or cancel after the booking closing deadline three times, without extenuating circumstances, we will decline further bookings from you for a period of six weeks.*
Bring a packed lunch/snacks and drinks, appropriate clothing for the conditions and optionally a basic first aid kit.
We are a Ramblers group, non members are welcome to try us out for two or three free walks before joining Ramblers as a full member.
As a charity we ask that non-members consider making a voluntary donation to Ramblers until they become a full member. We suggest £3-4 per walk. You can donate in person or online.
The Ramblers’ Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Company registration number: 4458492. Registered Charity in England and Wales number: 1093577. Registered office: First Floor, 10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE.
The Boot, High St, Kimpton, Hitchin SG4 8PT. Bus stop by the pub. Parking available on the High Street, and additional parking 5 minutes' walk away at the Cricket Club, Parkfield Sports Ground, Hitchin Rd, Kimpton, SG4 8RR
