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 30 people, including the leader.
A mostly rural walk exploring the gentle rolling countryside east of Knebworth, with a chance of seeing sunset and moonrise.
From Knebworth railway station we’ll pass through the village and out between the East Coast Main Line railway and a wheatfield, heading south to Woolmer Green. Here we pick up a section of the Stevenage Outer Orbital Path (STOOP). On the edge of Woolmer Green we’ll see a curious outdoor gallery of hand-painted signs emblazoned with ‘Dad jokes’ which might make us smile or groan!
The STOOP then takes us through arable farmland and horse paddocks to the edge of Datchworth. After passing the little village church with its witch’s hat spire, we’ll leave the village (and the STOOP) along a quiet country lane, with wide views across the fields to our right.
We then walk gently downhill along a bridleway between open fields, looking towards Harwood Park and Stevenage. Paths lined with oak and other trees bring us to the edge of Stevenage; we’ll then dip briefly into the town, passing twice under the Hertford Loop railway line.
Returning through the fields to Knebworth, we might see the sun go down and moon come up (depending on our pace and the weather) before re-entering the village via its recreation ground. From here it’s just a few minutes’ walk back to our start point and the option of a post-walk drink at The Station 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: Please book your place using the free Meetup website/app. Join the Stag Walkers Meetup group and click the 'Attend' button on the event page.
Please do not turn up for a walk without booking, as places are limited.
If the walk is fully booked, please click 'join waitlist' then please check back regularly as you will likely get a place. The waitlist gives priority to single bookings so if you wish to bring a guest, we recommend booking separately.
Unless you opt in to further communications, we will only use contact information you provide to get in touch about the walk.
This is a circular walk.
The start time is when we aim to start walking and the finish time is an estimate.
Walks are graded Easy, Leisurely, Moderate or Strenuous in increasing order of difficulty. Please read the walk description to check it is within your abilities and contact the group if you are unsure.
Please:
We are a Ramblers group, non-members are welcome to try us out for 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 purchase membership. 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.
Knebworth railway station, Park Lane, Knebworth SG3 6AT. Parking at the station £3.30 or you can park considerately on nearby streets (check restrictions). If arriving by train, a southbound train is due at 19:12 (you may need to change at Hitchin/Stevenage), and a northbound train at 19:04.
