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North London & South Herts Group

NLSH Ramblers is a really friendly group, whose members all share a love of walking and the countryside. You’ll always receive a warm welcome from us, whether you want to walk with us regularly or from time to time.

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
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Overview

A moderate springtime walk on footpaths and through woodland. We start at the Batchwood Golf and Sports Centre, St Albans (free car park) and walk towards Harpenden Common with our lunch break at Sandridge. 

Walk Leader- JohnN (07543-704633)

Bring a picnic and we can eat our sandwiches in the churchyard or on the recreation ground with a brief pub stop (time for a drink only). Sandridge has three pubs and a café for those who prefer a tea/coffee.

Sunday, 27 April 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.8km / 10.4mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 13843 08950
Nearest postcode:
AL3 5XA
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Start time:
10:00 am

Entre Batchwood golf and sports centre from Batchwood Drive (opposite Beckett’s Avenue) and follow the driveway for about 200 metres. The driveway then passes through a small wooded area and the car park is the first turning on the right. Optional car share from Barnet: Victors Way Car Park, EN5 5TR. W3W: rocks.gain.votes Leaving at 09:15 (13 miles).

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