Walks Programme

If you are interested in furthering your knowledge and understanding of the local environment, then these walks should appeal. Non-members are welcome but please make sure you know the protocol and walks rules (see the foot of this page). You join all the walks at your own risk. We are looking for new walks leaders to ensure the continuation of the programme. If you can help please ring 01707 643832.

In the event of adverse weather conditions please telephone the walks leader as the walk may then have to be cancelled. In case of emergency please carry contact details (which can easily be found) including details of any medications and allergies of which paramedics would need to be aware.

This is a series of walks looking at local countryside and making use of local footpaths. If any changes to the programme are required, for example due to Government restrictions, they will be posted here.

Our aims are:-

To foster people's interest in the local area.
To keep local rights of way in use.
To include people with a wide range of ability.
To make our walks accessible by public transport, where possible.

Please note that all of the walks start at 1:30pm.

Date 2024	Meet at	Approx. Distance
Sun Nov 17th	Green Lane, Burnham Green, Welwyn near White Horse PH, AL6 0HA
Route:	Footpaths around Digswell, Welwyn North, Tewin and Burnham Green.	5 miles
Telephone:	01707 654993
Sun Dec 1st	Free Car Park, Drop Lane, off of Smug Oak Lane, Bricket Wood AL2 3PH/AL2 3TW (Postcodes for Drop Lane)
Route:	Follow River Ver to River Colne and Little Munden, returning via countryside paths and River Ver to Car Park	5 miles
Telephone:	01707 654993
Sun Dec 15th	Leeside, EN5 2PG
Route:	Ascend to Totteridge Lane via footpath and pavement, then down into the valley via the Long Ponds. Gravelled field and woodland tracks to skirt Darlands Lake, emerging by the Orange Tree PH. Back to Leeside via a lane path.	4.3 miles
Telephone:	07492 635077
Sun Dec 29th	Enterprise Centre, Cranborne Road, EN6 3DQ
Route:	Walk line path to Hawkshead Lane, Gobions Lane, back via Boltons Farm and Potters Bar Golf course.	5 miles
Telephone:	01707 655732

2025

Sun Jan 12th	Public Car Park, Colney Heath High Street, next to primary school.
Route:	Walk around Colney Heath and the lakes to Willow Farm and return.	4.5 miles
Telephone:	01707 643832
Sun Jan 26th	Public Car Park (free on Sundays) in Sopers Road, Cuffley.
Route:	Walk south to join Hertfordshire Way, then east along chain walk, past Woodgreen Farm, Poyndon Farm and back along Cuffley Hill.	4 miles
Telephone:	01707 851498
Sun Feb 9th	Riverside Car Park, London Colney adjacent to St Peter's Church, AL2 1RB
Route:	Salisbury Hall and River Colne on farm tracks, fields and riverside paths. A section of road walking and a short climb of 30 steps.	4 miles
Telephone:	01707 654993

Sun Feb 23rd	Post Office, Dellsome Lane, Welham Green, AL9 7DY.
Route:	Walk towards North Mymms Church and return via Cricket Club.	4 miles
Telephone:	01707 655732

Sun March 9th	Public Car Park, Colney Heath, next to Primary School.
Route:	Footpaths to Sleapshyde and Wilkins Green, returning via Roundhouse Farm NB A414 has to be crossed twice by safe central reservations.	4.5 - 5.0 miles
Telephone:	01707 654993

Sun March 23rd	Former White Hart Public House, South Mimms
Route:	Black Horse Lane, Boundary Path, North Mymms via Potwells	4 miles
Telephone:	01707 655732
Sun April 6th	Whitewebbs Lane, lay-by near King & Tinker PH
Route:	Walk to Forty Hall and return via former golf course.	4 miles
Telephone:	01707 643832

Sun April 20th	North Mymms Church.
Route:	Cross fields to Tollgate Farm, along road towards Colney Heath, footpaths to Coursers Farm, Redwell Wood Farm return to Church via Cangsley Grove.	5.5 miles
Telephone:	01707 851498
Sun May 4th	Whitewebbs Lane, lay-by near King & Tinker PH
Route:	Cross road, take footpath to bridge over M25 continuing on paths to Broadfield Farm, then west to New River path to Whitewebbs Lane and back to start.	4.8 miles
Telephone:	01707 851498

Sun May 18th	Leeside at Dollis Brook end, EN5 2PG
Route:	Walk the footpath up to St Andrews Church, cross Darlands Nature Reserve and go round the lake on newly gravelled tracks. A footpath over fields leads up to the London Ponds and a descent back to the start.	4.3 miles
Telephone:	07492 635077

Notes

In the event of adverse weather conditions please telephone the number given for the walk as it may have to be cancelled.
Non-members are welcome.
All children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who will be responsible for their care.
Walkers are expected to adhere to the following guidelines:

You should not walk ahead of the walk leader without invitation nor leave the group without advising the walk leader.
You are responsible for ensuring your fitness and preparedness for the walk. This includes suitable footwear with adequate tread and appropriate clothes eg to avoid bites/stings or sunburn. If in doubt about your fitness or the requirements of the walk, please contact the leader for advice prior to the walk.
People with medication needs and/or disabilities which may cause problems during the walk must also contact the leader prior to the walk.
On public roads where there are no footpaths, you should normally walk on the right hand side of the road in single file. When crossing fields, you should normally stay in single file.
Any dogs should be kept under control and not allowed to interfere with the walk.
You should not leave any litter.

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Walks Programme