We support nine Ramblers Groups in Hertfordshire, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey and help protect our local footpaths and countryside for everyone to enjoy.
Have you ever thought about walking with a Ramblers group but you’re not sure? If so this walk may be an ideal introduction. It’s a slow paced gentle walk of roughly 90 minutes through beautiful countryside, with the chance of a cup of tea and cake at the end. Turning up for your first walk is not always easy, so this walk is geared to make that easier.
After leaving Digswell Village Hall heading south out of the village, we will walk gently uphill on a cross field path to reach Pennyfathers Lane, passing some picturesque houses before walking along Violet’s Lane. From Violet's Lane we will walk gently downhill and uphill to Little Hillfoot Wood. Touching the edge of Burnham Green we then turn south to enjoy views towards Welwyn Garden City. With luck here we will see Highland cattle as we progress downhill. Looking across to Cooks and Dawley Woods will provide views of some great trees.
At the bottom of the hill we will briefly re-join the Welwyn Garden City Centenary Walk and then return to our start point at Digswell Village Hall for the end of day refreshments.
Please note there are about five kissing gates and no stiles on this route, but three or four short sections that are a little more steep and one or two paths across fields which may be muddy after rain.
Dogs are welcome on a lead.
Appropriate for children over 10 years old.
Walk Leader: Tim V
This walk is part of Hertfordshire & North London Walks Fest 2024, organised by Ramblers Hertfordshire & North Middlesex Area.
There are several group walks of various distances to choose from, led by experienced walk leaders from the different Ramblers Groups across the Area.
After the walks, there is the chance to meet other walkers for refreshments and conversation at Digswell Village Hall (opposite Welwyn North station) from 4pm.
It’s a great opportunity to walk and chat with members from different Ramblers Groups and with new people.
All are welcome, though some walks may be unsuitable for young children due to distance - please check the individual listing for each walk to see if it is family-friendly. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or person with equivalent responsibility for the entire walk.
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 us if you are unsure.
Free for everyone to attend; no booking required.
Toilets available at the Hall from 4pm.
Bring water / drinks and appropriate clothing for the conditions.
Digswell Village Hall, 30 Harmer Green Lane , Digswell, Welwyn , Hertfordshire AL6 0AT. Accessible by train via Welwyn North station (London King's Cross - Cambridge Great Northern route) and local bus services. There are two car parks at the station: a larger car park off Station Road to the west of the railway and a smaller car park in front of the station building on Harmer Green Lane. Please car-share or use public transport if possible.
