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Hampstead Group

Our group offers walks which are accessible by public transport and take place throughout the South East of England plus a summer holiday and a New Year break

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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

Circular, with some gentle undulation in the Hertfordshire countryside led by Pamela C (Mobile No: 17538 509205), through woodland, the landscaped parkland of Brocket Hall, Lamer House and Ayot Place, and fields. Lunch stop at the pretty village of Ayot St Lawrence, where there is a pub and small green by the old church for picnic lunches. Please bring adequate food with you as there may not be time for a pub lunch. No drop-out points.  Joint walk with Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster and Hammersmith, Fulham & Wandsworth Groups. Map: E182, L166.

Sunday, 3 May 2026
Start time:
10:36 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.3km / 11.4mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Check trains the day before. Buy Off-Peak Day Return to Welwyn Garden City.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 23909 12900
Nearest postcode:
AL8 6HA
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Start time:
10:36 am

Welwyn Garden City Station, on the arrival platform, or at the main station exit at the entrance to the Howard Shopping Centre, at 10:36 (Great Northern train from King’s Cross at 10:06 (Cambrisdge service), calling at Finsbury Park at 10:12 and Alexandra Palace at 10:17 and arriving at Welwyn Garden City at 10:36).

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