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East Berkshire Group

We are the East Berkshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A walk round some of the Rickmansworth Lakes and across the Grand Union Canal towards Harefield, then back across fields to Batchworth. Fine views across the Colne Valley.

Based on walks described by the Colne Valley Regional Park.

Wednesday, 8 November 2023
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.1km / 6.9mi
Ascent:
109.7m / 360ft
Type:
circular

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 05526 93792
Nearest postcode:
WD3 1NF
what3words:
shady.invite.code
Start time:
10:15 am

Meet near the café at Rickmansworth Aquadrome, where there is a large free car park. From the M25 at J17 take the A412 towards Rickmansworth then A404 towards Northwood and follow signs for Rickmansworth Aquadrome on Frogmoor lane off Harefield Road. You'll need to drive past the turning for Harefield Road on the dual carriageway A404 and return from the next roundabout. Note: The alternative route through Harefield village passes through the London ULEZ area.

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