We’re a Ramblers group aimed mainly at people in their 20s, 30s and a bit beyond, offering guided hikes and social events across Herts, Beds and south Cambs.
This walk/social is for up to 30 people, including the leader.
Join us for a leisurely walk and music festival social in the South Cambridgeshire countryside! Starting by Ashwell & Morden station, our walk takes us through arable farmland to the village of Litlington, where we will go to the LitFest live music festival (free entry). The terrain is relatively flat with a few gentle slopes.
We will start our walk from just outside the station and head past Station Quarry, consisting of New Pit White Chalk dating as far back as the Cretaceous period. Then we will stroll through the woodlands of Morden Grange Plantation whilst enjoying a spectacular view of the surrounding countryside overlooking Litlington, as well as Therfield Heath in the distance.
Next, we will cross Ashwell Street Byway (part of an old Roman Road) and ramble across farmland, before strolling beside the village of Steeple Morden where we will stop for a short break.
After this, we will continue to enjoy some wonderful countryside views before we reach the quaint village of Litlington. The village is enriched with thatched cottages, some even including interesting features on the rooftops. Finally we reach the recreation ground where Litfest takes place.
LitFest is a free event where we can spend a few hours enjoying some live music, street food and beverages. The festival showcases a selection of incredibly talented, independent performers in the Royston area, with bands and solo artists such as The Kid and I, Natalie Gray, DJ Luke Richards, Georgia Nevada and Artaca bringing their own music styles to the stage including indie, rock, country and synthpop. See more information about LitFest and the artists performing at: https://www.litfestlife.com
Once we have finished at LitFest, our final stretch of the walk will take us across the Ashwell Street Byway again and more arable farmland, before we return past the Station Quarry to Ashwell & Morden station.
Please note the estimated finish time for the walk is subject to change, depending how long we decide to stay at the music festival.
Please note this walk is not suitable for dogs.
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, click 'join waitlist' to get a place if one becomes available and 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.
Ashwell & Morden Station, Station Road, Odsey, Hertfordshire SG7 5RT. Meet opposite the entrance to the station, outside Zaheers Hotel and Restaurant (SG7 5RS) . Limited parking is available at the station (£3.40) and free parking is available on the side of Station Rd near the station entrance. Please park considerately and consider car sharing.
