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Watford & Three Rivers Group

We are the Watford & Three Rivers Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

To book a place on the walk PLEASE TEXT CLARE on 07743 815264 giving your name and mobile phone number.

From the car park we shall head down through Whippendell Woods into Horrocks Wood, bypassing Croxley Green to return to Whippendell Woods before picking up the canal tow path northwards and then walking through the Grove hotel grounds back to the car park.  We shall be on woodland paths and the tow path.  Some ascents, notably up Jaccotts Hill into the woods and a more sustained ascent from the canal to the Grove.

Meet at Whippendell Woods Car Park, Grove Mill Lane, Chandler's Cross, Rickmansworth WD3 4NA

Participants on this walk need to have suitable footwear and equipment and be able to walk the distance and terrain so please consider this before booking. If you are unsure then please contact the walk leader before booking to ascertain whether this walk is suitable for you.  Please remember to bring along your ICE (In Case of Emergency) card with details of emergency contacts, medical conditions and medications.

The leader has set a limit of 20 walkers and requires you to book.  If your plans change please let the leader know in case there is a waiting list. Your details will be used solely for the purpose of the walk and will then be destroyed.

Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 08027 98213
Nearest postcode:
WD3 4NA
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet at Whippendell Woods Car Park, Grove Mill Lane, Chandler's Cross, Rickmansworth WD3 4NA

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