This is an 11 mile circular walk along well marked paths, although slippery with mud at this time of year: the walk is Ramblers Moderate grade and there are no stiles.
From the car park on Studham Common we have a short road walk and then follow footpaths across flat farm land and through Hob Wood and drop down to Great Gaddesden church (4 miles) where we will stop for a short break. From Great Gaddesden we go past the Buddhist Monastery at St Margaret's and then along an open field path that is very muddy for about half a mile, to visit the Golden Valley and Little Gaddesden (another 4 miles). We will have a late lunch here on the common and there are seats and a PH, the Bridgewater Arms. After lunch we cross arable farm land and fields of sheep and then drop down to the A4146 and then climb back up to Studham Common and return to the car park (another 3 miles).
Don’t leave valuables in cars as there is a police warning notice at the Car Park entrance.
The start of the walk is on OS Map 182 at TL 026 156 Studham Common Car Park which is clearly shown on the OS map. The walk also goes onto OS Map 181.
Start at 10.00am, estimated finish around 4.00 pm.
Bring packed lunch.
Expect paths to be slippery and muddy.
Strong walking boots and a pole are recommended.
Sorry, there are no toilets at the start or at lunch although it may be possible to use the PH but please buy a drink.
Distances are approximate.