Walks

We always walk on Thursdays and sometimes on Sundays, though we have no Sunday walks planned at the moment. All walks start at 10am.

There are two walks to choose from on Thursdays – one at up to 5.5 miles and one at 6 or 7 miles.

Our members are welcome to join Sunday walks offered by the
Mid Herts Footpaths Society (details of these are sent to our members by email). When we are able to offer Sunday walks we offer them to Mid Herts members.

Our walks often end with a pub lunch, which is optional.

OUR NEXT WALKS ARE

THURSDAY 5 SEPTEMBER AT 10AM:

There is one walk today: one suitable for all walkers.

Under 5 miles from Brickwall Close, Ayot Green AL6 9AA. Park beyond The Waggoners. Expl. 182. GR TL 222 138. Walk leader is Helen.

THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER AT 10AM:

SHORT WALK: 4.5 miles along the Great River Ouse. Cafe/toilet break. Meet at 9.25 at St Albans City station for the 9.41 train. Buy off-peak return to Bedford (bus pass cannot be used). Walk leader is Valerie.

LONG WALK: 7 miles from recreation ground car park, Bradway, off B651 Horn Hill, Whitwell SG4 8AP. Undulating countryside through St Paul's Warden, Langley and Rustling End. Expl. 193. GR TL 183 209. Walk leader is David.

THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER AT 10AM:

SHORT WALK: 5.5 miles from recreation ground car park, Toms Lane, Bedmond WD5 0RB. Fields, woods, no stiles. Expl. 182. GR TL 095 035.Walk leader is Sue.

LONG WALK: 6-6.5 miles from The Feathers Inn, Cambridge Road, Wadesmill SG12 0TN. If not staying for lunch park in Youngsbury Lane nearby. Expl. 194. GR TL 359 175. Walk leader is Alison.

You are very welcome to join up to three walks before deciding if you'd like to join the Society. Send an email to stalbansfootpaths@gmail.com by the day before so we know you're coming.

We have very few rules for our walks:

Members must be over 18
Walkers must follow the Country Code, including keeping to marked footpaths and being considerate to those living in, working in and enjoying the countryside; leaving gates and property as we find them
Please wear appropriate footwear and clothes so you are safe and comfortable
We only allow registered assistance dogs on our walks
We ask members to arrive ten minutes before 10am as walks begin promptly
All walks are at walker's own risk

You are welcome to join us on up to three walks before deciding to join the Group.

You can download one of our walks here with our compliments.

Would you like a shorter walk? Hertfordshire County Council offer health walks of various lengths all around the county. Find out more here.

Seen something on a footpath that is wrong and needs reporting ? Report it here.

Want to see Hertfordshire’s Rights of Way map? Find it here.

Walks

We have very few rules for our walks:

Members must be over 18

​Walkers must follow the Country Code, including keeping to marked footpaths and being considerate to those living in, working in and enjoying the countryside; leaving gates and property as we find them

Please wear appropriate footwear and clothes so you are safe and comfortable

We only allow registered assistance dogs on our walks

We ask members to arrive ten minutes before 10am as walks begin promptly

All walks are at walker's own risk

Walkers must follow the Country Code, including keeping to marked footpaths and being considerate to those living in, working in and enjoying the countryside; leaving gates and property as we find them