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Overview

We explore the Three Rivers of Colne, Chess and Gade, their wetlands and woodlands, and the many old railways that pass through them. From Watford through Cassiobury Park to the Gade and the Grand Union Canal to Rickmansworth town centre, with lunch at the Aquadrome. We return on the Ebury Way, crossing the Chess and Gade, across Croxley Common Moor and then following the Colne to Oxhey Park and Bushey.

Toilets at start, Cassiobury Park hub, lunch and Oxhey Activity Park.

Lunch: picnic or café at the Aquadrome.

Train: to Watford Underground Station (Zone 7, Metropolitan line from Baker Street). Return from Bushey (Zone 8, Overground to Euston).

Saturday, 8 February 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.4km / 10.2mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Along the route we see a variety of bridges and viaducts built over a period ot over 200 years, and the proposed site of one yet to be built.

 

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 09591 96604
Nearest postcode:
WD18 7LE
what3words:
adults.snaps.knee
Start time:
10:30 am

Meet in front of Wattord Underground station entrance.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 11810 95343
Nearest postcode:
WD19 4QR
what3words:
kicked.voter.decide
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Bushey station

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