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 20 people, including the leader.
A short summer evening walk with an option of food and drink partway round at The Windmill pub in Charlton. The route is mainly on rural footpaths and has some gentle inclines.
From St Mary’s Square (overlooking the church and the River Hiz) we begin by heading out of Hitchin and across Priory Fields. From the top of the field we’ll have a great view of the countryside to the west of town. We’ll walk downhill towards the source of the River Hiz at Wellhead, then via field-edge path and hedge-lined byways we’ll arrive at Windmill Lane and proceed to the hamlet of Charlton.
We’ll see nothing of the mill which gave the lane its name but will be able to stop at The Windmill pub for dinner and drinks at around 8pm. Pre-orders for food would be appreciated by the pub. They offer various curry options - vegan, chicken, beef or goat curry (all gluten free) - please indicate when you RSVP if you would like to order one of these.
From the pub it’s about 30 minutes’ walk back to our start point retracing the beginning of the route via Priory Fields. It will be dark by the time we leave the pub so please bring a torch to light the way back (preferably a head torch).
If you don’t wish to stay at the pub then directions will be given for you to return to the start without the leader.
Please note this walk is not suitable for dogs.
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 circular 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.
St Mary's Square Car Park, Queen Street, Hitchin SG4 9TN. Free parking after 6pm / 15 mins' walk from Hitchin Railway Station. Meet in the northwest corner of the car park near the steps to Churchyard Walk, overlooking Portmill Car Park (w3w///grant.item.closed).
