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.
Gavin F
This walk is for up to 30 people, including the leader.
A scenic walk through undulating farmland and villages to the northeast of Baldock.
From Baldock station we will head out through fields and up towards the small village of Bygrave, passing its little church. Then with wide views ahead of us we’ll walk down to Ashwell, a picturesque village which dates from around the early 10th century. Points of interest here include Ashwell Springs, which form a source for the River Cam, and St Mary's Church, one of the largest village churches in Hertfordshire, which dates from 1381 and boasts some medieval graffiti. We’ll have a packed lunch break in Ashwell and a chance to look inside the church, along with the opportunity of a drink at the Rose & Crown pub.
On our way back to Baldock, we will pass the site of Arbury Banks Hill Fort, constructed most likely during the late Bronze Age, and might see some aircraft using nearby Newnham Airstrip. We’ll head back to our start point via Ivel Springs Local Nature Reserve, where the River Ivel has its source.
After the walk, there’s the option of a drink and (if desired) food at The Old White Horse close to the station, a Brewpoint pub serving freshly made artisan pizzas.
Dogs are welcome on a lead, but are not allowed in the dining area at the Ashwell pub stop.
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.
Baldock Station, Station Road, Baldock, Herts, SG7 5BU. Turn immediately left out of the station to meet near the cycle storage. Parking £3.30 at the station car park or free parking around 10 mins walk away at The Twitchell Car Park, Simpson Drive, Baldock SG7 6DN.
