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.
Alastair M
This walk is for up to 30 people, including the leader.
Part 17 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.
Please note that this is a linear walk. There is a bus service which links the start and end points. Walkers can choose to park at the start or end, and take the bus either before or after the walk as needed. You may also arrange to car share between the start and end if you prefer.
This section of the trail starts in Much Hadham, a large and rather well to do village with a long high street featuring many beautiful houses of varying ages and styles. The village itself has been around for at least 1,100 years.
After walking part of the High Street, we turn southeast, crossing the River Ash and following a path through woodland and across farmland to Perry Green, a hamlet that was the home of famous sculptor Henry Moore and now hosts a permanent exhibit of his sculptures in the gardens of his former home. We will be able to see some of these sculptures as we enter the hamlet.
Another path across farmland brings us to Green Tye, a rural hamlet with a large green where we will pause for our packed lunch break. Those who wish to use toilet facilities during lunch (or grab a swift half pint) can visit the Prince of Wales Pub. Please do buy something if you wish to use their facilities.
After lunch, we travel north across rolling farmland, joining a valley and following a stream through pastures and then along the edge of a golf course. More paths through farmland south of Bury Green lead us to the western edge of Bishop’s Stortford.
We follow a path east through Bishop’s Park then through the grounds of Bishop’s Stortford College, before joining roads to walk the rest of the way to our end point near the town centre.
Dogs are welcome on a lead. Some pastures may contain livestock; dogs must be kept under control.
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 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 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.
Northgate End Car Park, Northgate End, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2ES (15 minutes walk from Bishop's Stortford station). Meet by the main entrance on the A1250. We will take the 09.46 number 35 bus west from the nearby YMCA stop to travel to the start point in Much Hadham, alighting at 'Village Hall'.
The Bull Inn, High Street, Much Hadham, SG10 6BU. Meet on the driveway to the right hand side of the pub. Free parking is available along the length of the High Street. Please avoid parking in the pub or village hall car parks. If parking in Much Hadham, you will need to use the number 35 bus to return to your car after the walk. There is one scheduled at 15:18 from the YMCA stop near the end point. Drivers may instead wish to park at the end point for a day rate of £4.20 and take the bus to the start point, then walk back to their cars. See 'Optional Meeting Point' for details.
Northgate End Car Park, Northgate End, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2ES.
