We’re a Ramblers group aimed mainly at people in their 20s, 30s and slightly older, offering led walks and social events across Herts, Beds and south Cambs.
This walk is for up to 30 people, including the leader.
A leisurely walk exploring Heartwood Forest, the largest new native forest in England, planted between 2009 and 2018. The walk will feature a mixture of woodland trails and country lanes, including some paths which may be muddy, and some gentle slopes.
Starting at Heartwood Forest car park (next to the village of Sandridge), we will pass through woodlands including Cutts Green Wood, Pismire Wood, The Magical Wood and Langley Wood. Look out for animal sculptures along the route, which are fascinating and relevant to the local wildlife that make this Heartwood their home.
When we reach Bamville Cricket Club we will take a short refreshment break.
Next, we will visit further patches of woodland: Secret Springs, Clappers Wood, Eight Acre Wood and Thames Wood, before following Piper's Lane towards Wheathampstead Golf Club and the hamlet of Amwell. Here we'll have a pub stop at The Elephant and Castle.
The last part of the tour takes us to Nomansland Common, an area originally used by villagers for livestock grazing and firewood gathering. Our finishing point at Heartwood Forest car park will be on the other side of the common.
Dogs are welcome on a lead.
For information about walking with the group, including our dog policy, please visit the Stag Walkers website.
Booking your place: Please book your place using the free Meetup website/app. Join the Stag Walkers Meetup group and click the 'Attend' button on the event page.
Please do not turn up for a walk without booking, as places are limited.
If the walk is fully booked, please click 'join waitlist' then please check back regularly as you will likely get a place.The waitlist gives priority to single bookings so if you wish to bring a guest, we recommend booking separately.
Unless you opt in to further communications, we will only use contact information you provide to get in touch about the walk.
This is a circular walk.
The start time is when we aim to start walking and the finish time is an estimate.
Walks are graded Easy, Leisurely, Moderate or Strenuous in increasing order of difficulty. Please read the walk description to check it is within your abilities and contact the group if you are unsure.
Please:
We are a Ramblers group, non-members are welcome to try us out for three free walks before joining Ramblers as a full member.
As a charity we ask that non-members consider making a voluntary donation to Ramblers until they purchase membership. We suggest £3-4 per walk. You can donate in person or online.
The Ramblers’ Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Company registration number: 4458492. Registered Charity in England and Wales number: 1093577. Registered office: First Floor, 10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE.
Heartwood Forest Car Park, Sandridge, St Albans AL4 9DQ. Free parking. Accessible by bus to Sandridge from Hitchin (Centrebus 304) and St Albans (Red Rose 357).
