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We offer walks in London and Home Counties, accessible by public transport.

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  • 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 walk on woodland paths along nineteenth century rail and canal infrastructure. Through Oxhey Park and along a disused railway line to the River Colne and Croxley Common Moor to the River Gade. We continue along the Grand Union Canal to Cassiobury Park, then through the town centre to Watford High Street station.  The walk is mainly flat, but there may be some mud.

Toilets: en route in Oxhey Park and Cassiobury Park.

Lunch: at the end of the walk in the cafés or pubs of Watford High Street.

Train: 09:45 London Overground from Euston arriving Bushey 10:26 (Watford Junction train) is free to Freedom Pass holders. Other faster trains are available.

Sunday, 9 March 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 11844 95145
Nearest postcode:
WD19 4HL
what3words:
vine.tools.museum
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet at Bushey station outside exit next to Platform 1 towards Eastbury Road.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 11352 96091
Nearest postcode:
WD17 2NW
what3words:
harsh.pipe.monks
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm

Watford High Street

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