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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

Moderate-paced circular walkwith 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