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 2025	Meet at	Approx. Distance
Sun November 30th	South Mimms by former White Hart Public House.
Route:	Follow path adjacent to Catherine Bourne then cross Rectory Lane towards Salisbury Hall before returning via Pinks Farm and Rabley Park.	5 miles
Telephone:	01707 851498
Sun December 14th	Osborne Road, junction with Church Road.
Route:	Walk path from Frampton Road, crossing A1000 to Swanley Bar Lane, through Gobions and return via Boltons Farm.	4.5 miles
Telephone:	01707 655732
Sun December 28th	Leeside, EN5 2PG
Route:	Ascending to the long ponds via gravel tracks and pavement, downhill on footpath which leads to the gravel tracks skirting the hidden lake in Darlands nature reserve. Ascend onto Totteridge Lane and descend to Dollis Brook and the start..	4.3 miles
Telephone:	01707 654993
2026
Sun January 11th	Corner of Baker Street/Santers Lane.
Route:	Walk to Bentley Heath and Wrotham Park. Return to start.	4.5 miles
Telephone:	01707 655732
Sun January 25th	Cowper Arms PH, Station Road, Cole Green, SG14 2NL
Route:	Old railway track and footpaths to Hertingfordbury and Grotto Wood then footpaths to Birch Green picking up railway tracks back to the car park.	4.3 miles
Telephone:	01707 654993

Sun February 8th	War Memorial, South Mimms, EN6 3NH
Route:	Walk up Blackhorse Lane, and through woods.	4.5 miles
Telephone:	01707 655732
Sun February 22nd	The Waggoners Public House, free car park, Brickwall Close, Ayot Green AL6 9AA
Route:	Footpaths to cross a golf course, passing Brocket Hall, through woodlands to follow a riverside path and returning to car park along the old railway branch line for Hertford, WGC, Luton and Dunstable.	5 miles
Telephone:	01707 654993

Sun March 8th	Meet Riverside Car Park, St Peter's Church, London Colney AL2 1QA
Route:	Walk past Green Dragon PH to Watling Chase Trail skirting old Harperbury Hospital site. Cross Harper Lane returning via Springfield Farm and Barley Mo Farm.	4.6 miles
Telephone:	01707 851498

Sun March 22nd	Public Car Park, Colney Heath High Street, next to primary school.
Route:	Around Colney Heath and lakes to Willow Farm. Return to start.	4.5 miles
Telephone:	01707 643832

Sun April 5th	Enterprise House, Cranborne Road, EN6 3DQ.
Route:	Line path and Gobions, returning via Boltons Park and Golf Course.	5 miles
Telephone:	01707 655732

Sun April 19th	Shenley Park by the Orchard Café, Radlett Lane, WD7 9DW.
Route:	Through Shenley Park to road and Pursley Farm, following field paths to Coombes Wood and Dell Grove. Back to start via Porters Park.	5 miles
Telephone:	01707 654993

Sun May 3rd	Village Car Park, Goffs Oak.
Route:	Walk to Wood Green Farm, Theobalds Manor, cross Lieutenant Ellis Way and return via Halstead Hill.	5.6 miles
Telephone:	01707 643832

Sun May 17th	Tolmers Road/Hill Rise junction, Cuffley.
Route:	Walk through Home Wood, along Carbone Hill and into Northaw Great Wood. Circular walk through Great Wood before returning to start via Home Wood.	5 miles
Telephone:	01707 851498

Sun May 31st	Outside RC Church, 28 Rossington Avenue, Borehamwood, WD6 4LA.
Route:	Walk footpaths and field paths towards Radlett before circling back towards Borehamwood on gravel tracks passing through countryside either side of an urban area.	4.5 miles
Telephone:	07926 314877

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