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.
An urban walk with a few very slight hills, passing some of the locations used for Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright's film "The World's End", which reaches its 10 year anniversary this year. This will coincide with an optional social event at Letchworth's Broadway Cinema (screening time: 8pm), to see a screening of the film. Please ensure you book your ticket ASAP to avoid disappointment. You are also advised to avoid bringing large bags into the cinema. It is also recommended that you eat before coming on the walk, as there may not be ample time to get food between the walk and social. Book up at the link here; please note that I have chosen Seat 5 in Row C, if you are able to book in adjacent/nearby seats: Cornetto Trilogy - Broadway Cinema & Theatre (broadway-letchworth.com)
The film is 1 hour and 49 minutes long, but please bear in mind that it probably won't start at the advertised time, so expect to be out of the cinema by 10:30pm, latest.
We will begin in Letchworth town centre, and follow Broadway, one of Letchworth's tree-lined streets, to the UK's first roundabout, which may be a good photo opportunity, before returning to the town centre, taking a deviation past the bowls club.
We will then head back through the town centre, passing the station and joining the Icknield Way footpath, where we will pass Icknield Way Cemetery, where the town's founder Ebenezer Howard is buried, and where we will get some good views of The Wilbury Pub, used as "The World's End" in the film.
We will then turn back on ourselves and join the Greenway, passing through "Tin Town", named after its prefab buildings, constructed in haste to solve housing shortages, before crossing the railway line, and returning to the town centre.
After the walk, we should have time for a quick drink before going to the cinema.
Please note that if attending the cinema, please do not bring a dog, unless it is an assistance dog.
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.
This is a circular walk.
Please be aware of the walk grade: walks are graded Easy, Leisurely, Moderate or Strenuous
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.
If you have any questions or need to contact the leader about the walk, please post on the Meetup event page.
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 snacks and drinks, appropriate clothing for the conditions and optionally a basic first aid kit & hand sanitiser.
For more information about walking with the group, including our dog policy, please visit the Stag Walkers website.
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.
Meet in front of Broadway Cinema, Eastcheap, Letchworth SG6 3DD. 5 minutes walk from Letchworth train station. Town Hall Car Park is next door, Eastcheap SG6 3BX, parking will cost no more than £1.20, and then is free (with unlimited time) after 6pm.
