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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
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Overview

A moderately paced winter walk along the Grand Union Canal towpath from Berkhamsted.  We climb Norcott Hill and walk over  Northchurch Common, returning to Berkhamsted  railway station.

Bring water and a snack and we will find a suitable spot for a short break.

 

Sunday, 14 January 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 99434 08147
Nearest postcode:
HP4 1LJ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Berkhamsted railway station, Meet in the parking area by the castle entrance. Junction of Brownlow Road & White Hill, under the railway bridge (left) from station front entrance. Free parking along the castle wall or railway embankment wall. Take Bourne End exit from A41. From Berkhamsted High Street follow Castle St or Lower Kings Rd towards the station.

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