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North London & South Herts Group

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

Two rivers, two sources of the New River, a castle and an Olympic connection. Out by Amwell Nature Reserve, then to Ware and along the River Lea to Hertford for a picnic in the castle grounds. We return via Hertford Heath, Great Amwell and The New River.

Sunday, 21 September 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.7km / 11.6mi
Ascent:
190m / 623ft
Type:
circular

Bring a picnic. Brief pub stop for a drink. Optional car share from High Barnet: Victor's Way/Moxon St Car Park, EN5 5TR; W3W: rocks.gain.votes Depart 09.15 (17 miles). The car park in Stanstead Abbotts should be adequate, but please car-share if you can.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 38529 11909
Nearest postcode:
SG12 8AS
what3words:
doing.arrow.farms
Start time:
10:00 am

Stanstead Abbotts. A10 to the Chelmsford & Harlow A414 exit, then east and at next roundabout, take 3rd exit B181 to Stanstead Abbotts. Over railway crossing at St Margarets station and after 370 yards, turn first left after pedestrian crossing lights and before red telephone box into High Street car park. Charge: £1.50 on Sundays as at Aug-25 (coins or credit card). Please car-share if you can.

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