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Chiltern Young Walkers Group

We are the Chiltern Young Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

Join us for a stunning spring walk through South West Hertfordshire, where we’ll wander through ancient woodlands bursting with vibrant bluebells, the scent of wild garlic and a Star Wars Film location - perfect for May the Fourth! 🥪 Bring a packed lunch. 🍻 Optional post-walk pub stop.

Starting at Croxley Green station, we’ll explore the Croxley Triangle, catching our first glimpse of bluebells as we pass through the woodland where the Metropolitan line splits towards Watford and Amersham. After crossing the Croxley village green, we’ll weave through farmland towards Harrock’s Wood and Merlin’s Wood, both carpeted with bluebells at this time of year.

Our next stop? Whippendell Woods – not only home to more breathtaking bluebells but also famous for featuring as the Planet Naboo in Star Wars: Episode I . We’ll then stroll into Cassiobury Park, where we’ll pause for a relaxed picnic lunch.

Finally, we’ll follow the Grand Union Canal back towards the station, with an optional pub stop to round off the day.

Sunday, 4 May 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
150m / 492ft
Type:
circular

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Become a full member: CYW are part of the Ramblers and you may try up to three walks free. When you decide to continue walking with us, please join the Ramblers via 'Join the Ramblers'

Let us you're coming: Sign up for the free Meetup app and if you'd like to tell us you're coming via the CYW Meetup page. If you sign up and later find out you cannot attend please change your RSVP on Meetup so we don't wait for you.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 07906 95399
Nearest postcode:
WD3 3DG
what3words:
healers.bend.bunk
Start time:
10:30 am

Croxley Underground Station front entrance. Metropolitan Line trains arrive 10:18 (take a Watford train - zone 7 from Baker Street at 09:42) On street parking on Sundays on Winton Drive near station entrance. Or park in the station car park (WD3 3DD is closest to the car park entrance) £6!!!, pedestrian exit to the front of the station at the far end of the car park

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