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Finchley & Hornsey Group

Finchley & Hornsey is a friendly group, open to everyone. We walk mainly in Herts and surrounding counties.

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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

 A circular walk from Potters Bar station which covers some of the countryside close to the A1. It follows,in part, a Victorian ramble from 1893 and passes over a haunted bridge where it is said the ghost of Dick Turpin lurks. The walk includes one hill climb from North Mymms to Cangsley Grove and can be muddy after rain. Mainly along footpaths but some lane walking and  residential streets in Potters Bar.

Bring a packed lunch, possible pub or cafe stop at end.

Sunday, 24 November 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.5km / 8.4mi
Ascent:
177m / 581ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 25025 01380
Nearest postcode:
EN6 1DN
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Start time:
10:30 am

Meet in station car park There is a train from Kings Cross via Finsbury Park and Alexandra Palace which arrives Potters Bar at 10.21am. Leave station by westerly exit leading to car park You can park in the car park for £3.50 on Sunday. You need the APCOA app to pay.

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