Van-tastic...going via the Clappers to get to Luton

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Overview

A scenic ridgeway walk that takes in the lovely Sharpenhoe Clappers before heading to the hills that surround the once proud home of the Vauxhall van. We follow the River Lee (more a stream) into a town also famed for hat-making, passing along two contrasting and delightful parks.

Bring a packed lunch. Pub stop for drinks only.

Travel: Take 09:51 from St Pancras, arr. Harlington 10:36. Buy a return to Harlington.

Saturday, 28 February 2026

Start time:: 10:40 am
Estimated finish time:: 5:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 24.9km / 15.5mi
Ascent:: 400m / 1312ft
Type:: linear

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 03483 30286
Nearest postcode:: LU5 6SH
what3words:: intro.workshops.surveyors

Start time:: 10:40 am

Harlington Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TL 09239 21599
Nearest postcode:: LU1 2WL
what3words:: safety.mount.tricks

Estimated finish time:: 5:00 pm

Luton

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