We are Herts Weekend Walkers, HWW for Short . We are aimed at people aged in their 40s, 50s & 60s who are normally working during the week and can usually only find time to get outside and enjoy a walk at the weekend.
This circular rural walk takes us around the hinterland of the Middle Rib Valley. Firstly we follow the Rib, passing the ruins of Thundridge Old Church, until we reach the curiously-named hamlet of Cold Christmas. We then ascend to a plateau which is mainly devoted to arable farming, it being the westernmost part of the Chaldean Estate.
After crossing Barwick Ford, we ascend to the High Cross private airstrip and then enter the grounds of Youngsbury. The parkland here was modelled by Lancelot "Capability" Brown in the late 1700s. The walk concludes with the option of liquid refreshments at the Feathers Inn.
Please bring your Ramblers membership card (if you have one) to help speed up taking the register.
Meet outside the Feathers Inn, 49 Cambridge Rd, Wadesmill, SG12 0TN. Park considerately around the village.
