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 25 people, including the leader.
Part 12 of an epic long-distance trail around Hertfordshire - join us for any of these!
This section takes us into East Hertfordshire and is mostly a waterside walk including parts of the New River, the River Lee Navigation and the River Ash.
Please note this is a linear walk from Broxbourne station to Ware station, on the Hertford East branch line of the West Anglia Main Line.
Starting from Broxbourne station, we will follow the New River Path out of Broxbourne before crossing to the River Lee Navigation to Stanstead Abbotts. We will then leave the river to walk through the village before climbing the hill above the picturesque Ash valley, where we will stop for our packed lunch.
We will then descend through the valley, returning to the River Lee Navigation. We will take a short detour through Amwell nature reserve, stopping to view the grave of Harold Abrahams, who won the 100 metres sprint 100 years ago at the 1924 Olympics, as depicted in the film Chariots of Fire.
We will then return to the River Lee Navigation, finishing at Ware, where we can take a train back to the start point.
Please note this walk is not suitable for dogs; some of the route will be on the River Lee Towpaths, where there are likely to be a lot of cyclists.
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, click 'join waitlist' to get a place if one becomes available and please check back regularly in case you do 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 linear 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.
Broxbourne Station, Station Approach, Broxbourne, EN10 7AW. Parking at Broxbourne station car park £5.80. Alternatively, drivers may wish to park at Ware (parking at station car park £4.70) and take the 10.13 train due to arrive at Broxbourne 10.24 (single fare £1.90 contactless or Oyster card).
End point: Ware Station, Station Approach, Ware, SG12 9UT. Parking at station car park £4.70.
