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.
Hosted by Stag Walkers as part of Stevenage Walking Festival. A leisurely circular walk from Stevenage to the edge of Knebworth Country Park as part of the Stevenage Walking Festival 2024 where you will enjoy some scenic countryside and hopefully spot some bluebells and deer along the way.
We will start by heading under the A1(M) and into the countryside to the small village of Langley where we will have an optional break.
From here, we will head past Burleighcroft Wood where we will hope to spot some bluebells, then through fields where we may see sheep grazing. We then walk through Graffidge Wood, also known for its bluebells, and into Knebworth Country Park where we might be able to spot some deer roaming around.
After a stroll along the edge of the park, we will stop for a lunch break by Knebworth House. You can either bring your own lunch or stop at the visitor centre cafe but to save time we recommend only ordering takeaway drinks and small snacks.
After our lunch stop, we will head into Wintergreen Wood, then through Burleigh Farm where we may see more sheep, and into more woodlands before reaching Kitching Lane taking us back to the car park at Meadway.
Dogs are welcome on a lead, as we may be passing livestock.
For information about walking with the group, including our dog policy, please visit the Stag Walkers website.
There is no limit on group size for this walk and booking is not essential; however, we do find it helpful to know who's coming, so:
* if you plan to come along, please book a place for yourself and any guests you are bringing
* if you have to cancel please update your RSVP so we know not to wait for you
* you can RSVP via our Meetup group or e-mail stagwalkers at gmail dot com
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.
Walk leader: Adam G
This is a circular walk.
Please be aware of the walk grade: walks are graded Easy, Leisurely, Moderate or Strenuous
Use our Meetup group to book your place on the walk: https://www.meetup.com/StagWalkers/
Book your place via the Stag Walkers Meetup group by clicking the ‘Attend’ button on the 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 packed lunch/snacks and drinks, appropriate clothing for the conditions and optionally a basic first aid kit.
Please follow NHS guidelines and do not attend the walk if you are unwell.
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.
Meadway Playing Fields car park, Redcar Drive, Stevenage SG1 2HP (accessed via the roundabout at Gunnels Wood Road; take the Clovelly Way exit then the second exit on to Redcar Drive and follow the road along where the car park is on the right). Free parking. If using public transport, take bus SB9 from Stevenage Interchange to Rutherford Close (3 min walk) or walk from Stevenage Interchange (20 mins).
