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We are the North East London Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

There is a limit of 20 people for this walk and booking is essential.  Please book after 14 January, using the email link.

We start by walking along an attractive section of the Grand Union Canal, then climb up into the Chilterns, with undulating terrain, woods and country views.  After 4 miles, including two climbs and one descent, we will reach Bovingdon.  Lunch is at the Bell Inn and there are several benches in the nearby churchyard for those with picnics.  If you want a pub lunch, please email Annette by close on Tuesday 18 February.

We have a 5 mile walk in the afternoon, with one climb and two descents.  We finish at Chesham Tube Station, where trains are two an hour.  There is a possibility of tea nearby. 

Saturday, 22 February 2025
Start time:
9:55 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Catch the 09.24 train from Euston, arriving in Hemel Hempstead at 09.50.  Buy a single to Hemel Hempstead.  Use Contactless, Oystercard or Freedom Pass to return from Chesham.

Expect rough paths and maybe mud, so walking boots are essential.  We cross three busier roads and have some sections along lanes without pavements.  The toilets at both stations are usually open. 

It is possible to drop out at lunchtime.  Bus 1 leaves the Bovingdon Memorial Hall at 13.41 and arrives at Hemel Hempstead Station at 13.50.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 04279 05903
Nearest postcode:
HP3 9BQ
what3words:
grows.task.rabble
Start time:
9:55 am

Meet outside Hemel Hempstead Station at 09.55.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SP 96066 01589
Nearest postcode:
HP5 1ED
what3words:
haven.rotate.tennis
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

We finish at Chesham Tube 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