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West Herts Group

We are the West Herts 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

PLACES ON OUR WALKS MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE.

Stunning hilltop views of the neighbouring pretty villages of Benington, Ardeley and Walkern in Northen Central Hertfordshire and hopfully we will be greeted by white blanket of snowdrops to tell us spring is nigh. The garden at Benington Lordship is famed for its displays of snowdrops and winter walks with a lovely tearoom. This visit is not included on this walk. If you wish to visit the gardens after the walk tickets cost £8.00 (£9.00 on Sundays). Some muddy fields. 

Bring lunch

Walk Leader: Azar Thomson 

Phone: 07976931224

Sunday, 22 February 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:11 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.5km / 8.4mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

BOOKING A PLACEN

umbers on our walks are limited and you must book a place in advance. 

There is no need to message us. Just go to our web site, scroll down the Home page to the Quick Menu and click on Book a Walk Place. Places can be booked from 8am on the Wednesday of the week before the walk.

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 29828 23768
Nearest postcode:
SG2 7LN
what3words:
mulls.cherubs.finds
Start time:
10:00 am

Start place: Benington Village Hall, Walkern Road. Benington. Postcode: Location is 123 metres to the South SouthWest of

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