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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

Overview

A variation on last New Year's walk  through the woods of Ashridge via the Bridgewater Monument and Princes Riding for a lunch stop at Little Gaddesden. Return along the Golden Valley past Ashridge House, Berkhamsted Common and the Alpine Meadow to Berkhamsted. There are short sections of bad mud - walking poles recommended.

Bring a picnic. Brief pub stop. Optional car share from Barnet: Victor's Way Car Park, EN5 5TR, leaving 09:15 (22 miles). 

Sunday, 5 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
274.3m / 900ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 99463 08127
Nearest postcode:
HP4 1LJ
what3words:
emeralds.ordeals.restriction
Start time:
10:00 am

Berkhamsted Station, meet in the parking area under the viaduct by the Castle entrance.

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