Circular walk from Pirton including Pegsdon Hills - Note change of date for this walk

Finchley & Hornsey Group

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Overview

A circular walk from pretty village of Pirton over rolling hills of North Hertfordshire with wide open views. The walk passes a number of sites of historic interest and through two nature reserves where we may see a variety of wild flowers including orchids. There is a choice of two pubs with gardens at the end.

Sunday, 1 September 2024

Meeting time:: 10:00 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: 143m / 469ft
Type:: circular

There are a couple of steep climbs but generally on well tended footpaths.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: TL 14695 31798
Nearest postcode:: SG5 3RG
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Meeting time:: 10:00 am

Starting point

Grid reference:: TL 14707 31778
Nearest postcode:: SG5 3PT
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Fox public house, High Street, Pirton, Herts. SG5 3PS

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