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North London & South Herts Group

NLSH Ramblers is a really friendly group, whose members all share a love of walking and the countryside. You’ll always receive a warm welcome from us, whether you want to walk with us regularly or from time to time.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A long morning walk through Whipsnade village, via the Tree Cathedral and Dunstable Downs for lunch at Studham. Short afternoon back to Markyate.

Bring a picnic. Brief pub stop. Optional car share from Barnet: Victor's Way Car Park, EN5 5TR, leaving 09:15 (21 miles)

Sunday, 23 February 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 06267 16384
Nearest postcode:
AL3 8LG
what3words:
frog.movie.reason
Start time:
10:00 am

Markyate. From London, exit M1 J9 ('A5183 Redbourn'). Take first exit at roundabout on A5183 (ex A5) towards Dunstable. Ignore 1st signpost to Markyate; continue for 700 yards & turn left immediately by footbridge into Hicks Road. Car park is on the right by GP surgery.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking