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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.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

From Old Welwyn, we walk north on some footpaths rarely used by our group, through Rabley Heath and Nup End. Then turning south to Codicote and on for a picnic stop at Ayot St Lawrence. A short afternoon returns us to Old Welwyn. Woodland and open countryside views.

Sunday, 22 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18km / 11.2mi
Ascent:
235m / 771ft
Type:
circular

Bring a picnic. Brief pub stop (drink only). Optional car share from High Barnet: Victor's Way/Moxon St Car Park  EN5 5TR W3W: rocks.gain.votes  leaving 9:15 (15 miles). Walking poles recommended.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 23038 15814
Nearest postcode:
AL6 9AS
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Start time:
10:00 am

Old Welwyn. Ottway Walk Car Park (by Old Welwyn Sports and Social Club), Ottway Walk, Welwyn, Herts. W3W: spend.toxic.assume

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking