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The London walking community aimed at people of working age. No need to book, just turn up!

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Taking in the Hertfordshire countryside we will pass through Comb's Wood with its seasonal sea of bluebells, Ardeley and Hebing End. Lunch stop will be at Ardeley with a choice of the farm shop and cafe or a pub next door.

Please bring a packed lunch.

Travel: Take 9:46 from Moorgate (9:54 Highbury & Islington, 10:00 Finsbury Park), arr. Watton-at-Stone 10:43.

Saturday, 18 April 2026
Start time:
10:45 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
24.1km / 15.0mi
Ascent:
287.7m / 944ft
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 29580 19259
Nearest postcode:
SG14 3HF
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Start time:
10:45 am

Watton-at-Stone Station

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