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Our group offers walks which are accessible by public transport and take place throughout the South East of England plus a summer holiday and a New Year break

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Overview

Circular. Prof Jeff Duckett joint with Pam H (Mobile Number: 07777 698070) will lead a gentle half-day walk around Rickmansworth lakes and canal, and the only chalk stream in Middlesex, exploring the rich plant diversity. Jeff is Emeritus Professor of Botany and recipient of the 2008 Linnean Society Medal for Botany. He works as a Research Associate at the Natural History Museum and has over 50 years’ experience of London’s vegetation. Map: E172, L176.

This will be followed by an OPTIONAL moderate-paced afternoon walk from  Rickmansworth to Watford Station (Metropolitan line, Zone 7) via the Grand Union Canal and Cassiobury Park – c5 miles. Immediately following the Nature Walk there will be a short lunch break in Rickmansworth (pubs and cafés but please bring own picnic.

Tuesday, 25 March 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Use Oyster/contactless/Freedom Pass

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 05721 94591
Nearest postcode:
WD3 1QY
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Start time:
10:30 am

Rickmansworth Station (Zone 7 - Metropolitan line train from Kings Cross at 09:38 OR Chiltern Railways train from Marylebone at 09:56)

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