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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London-based hiking group for people in their 20s - 30s.

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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

Overview

An interesting circular walk from Welwyn Garden City. We walk through Sherrardspark Wood, the parklands of Brocket Hall and Lamer House and the picturesque village of Ayot St Lawrence. We stop at Wheathampsted for lunch, where there are a couple of pubs. Please bring a packed lunch.

No booking required to join this walk.

Travel: Take the 9.57 from Kings Cross (10.03 Finsbury Park), arrives Welwyn Garden City at 10.26. There are three trains an hour back to London. There are three trains an hour back to London.

 

Saturday, 6 September 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 23909 12900
Nearest postcode:
AL8 6HA
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Start time:
10:30 am

Welwyn Garden City 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