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.
Hannah W
This walk is for up to 30 people, including the leader.
Part 13 of an epic long-distance trail around Hertfordshire! The Hertfordshire Way is a 200-mile route around the county, which we're walking in sections each month. Don’t worry if you’ve missed previous parts of the series - everyone is welcome to join any of these walks. This leg of the trail takes us through the county town of Hertford on a linear route from Ware, including a loop through Bayford.
To begin, we leave Ware, then follow the winding riverside path alongside the River Lee Navigation to Hertford. The route takes us through the pretty town with an opportunity to look at what pubs or coffee shops await us on our return.
The trail then takes us uphill and through the residential streets, leaving the town behind for now. From here, we follow the railway line along a grassy path to the village of Bayford. This is where we leave the Hertfordshire Way for today, and where we stop for our packed lunch.
We walk along a quiet road, then head off to start our return route to Hertford. This takes us through a small patch of woodland and then picks back up with the River Lea.
When we get to the edge of Hertingfordbury, we pick up the Cole Green Way (a former railway line), which leads us back into Hertford. At the end we can have a drink before catching a train or bus back to Ware. There is also the option of walking back after which is around 2.5 miles along the New River but this depends on daylight.
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, 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.
Meet outside the front of Ware station on Station road. Best carpark is the station carpark which is £4.70 for the day. Ware Station, Station Approach, Ware, SG12 9UT
End Point: Hertford East Railway Station, Mill Road, Hertford SG14 1SB
