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 2 of an epic long-distance trail around Hertfordshire - join us for any of these!
Please note this is a linear walk from Whitwell to Wheathampstead - at the end point you can get a bus back to the start. Drivers may wish to park at the end point.
The route is through farmland, villages, woods and old parkland, and passes two historic churches at Ayot St Lawrence.
We first head out of Whitwell over undulating countryside and through Hoo Park towards the pretty village of Codicote. After circling through Codicote we head for Ayot St Lawrence and will stop by the ruins of Old St Lawrence Church for an early packed lunch stop, with an optional drink (and comfort break) at the Brocket Arms (N.B the pub opens at midday, so we may need to wait depending on the pace of the group).
The final part of our walk starts by passing the 18th century neoclassical New St Lawrence Church, after which we will continue through Lamer Park into Wheathampstead.
The walk will finish at the East Lane Car Park (for those who left cars in Wheathampstead) or the nearby bus stop at St Helen's Church to get the 14.56 Centrebus 304 back to Whitwell (for those who left cars at Whitwell Recreation Ground). There may be time for a drink in The Bull at Wheathampstead prior to catching the bus, depending on the pace of the walk.
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: If you would like to join, you must book in advance using the Stag Walkers Meetup group - see Notes for how to book & what to bring. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your booking so that someone else can take your place.
Please do not turn up for a walk without booking, as places are limited.
Unless you opt in to further communications, we will only use contact information you provide to get in touch about the walk.
Please car-share or use public transport if possible. To offer a lift or ask for one from a fellow walker, please use the Meetup event page.
This is a linear walk.
Please be aware of the walk grade: walks are graded Easy, Leisurely, Moderate or Strenuous
Use our Meetup group to book your place on the walk: https://www.meetup.com/StagWalkers/
Book your place by clicking the ‘Attend’ button. If the walk is full, click ‘join waitlist’ and you will be added if a place becomes available.
Please:
DO NOT book onto a walk unless you are pretty sure you will be able to make it.
UPDATE YOUR RSVP. We understand ‘life happens’ so if you need to change your RSVP please do this at least 24 hours before the walk and before booking closes to enable someone else to take your place.
DON’T NO-SHOW on the day unless it is absolutely unavoidable (we do understand ‘life happens’) because it prevents others from enjoying a walk if it is fully booked.
*TAKE NOTE that if you no-show and/or cancel after the booking closing deadline three times, without extenuating circumstances, we will decline further bookings from you for a period of six weeks.*
Bring a packed lunch/snacks and drinks, appropriate clothing for the conditions and optionally a basic first aid kit.
We are a Ramblers group, non members are welcome to try us out for two or 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 become a full member. 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.
Drivers may wish to park at East Lane Car Park, 13 East Lane, Wheathampstead AL4 8BP (free parking) and walk approx 5 minutes to catch the bus from St Helen's Church departing at 9.01 alighting at 09.18 at Whitwell Horn Hill (opp King George's Way) which is approx 5 minutes walk from the walk start point at Whitwell Recreation Ground, Bradway (off Horn Hill), Whitwell SG4 8AP.
Whitwell Recreation Ground, Bradway, Whitwell, Herts SG4 8AP (accessed off Horn Hill; car park is on right off Bradway). Free parking. Accessible by public transport via Centrebus 304 from St Albans and Hitchin.
East Lane Car Park, 13 East Lane, Wheathampstead AL4 8BP.
