Walking groups and routes near North London & Hertfordshire
Find a starting point for group walks around North London and Hertfordshire. Compare the route facts and choose an outing that leaves time for good company.
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These are route ideas from published sources, not scheduled NextRamble outings. Distances are approximate. Check the original provider’s directions, current access and facilities before using a route, especially if anyone has specific access needs.
Broxbourne Wood sculpture trail
Broxbourne Wood, near Brickendon, Hertfordshire
A short, easy circuit with sculptures in the heart of Broxbourne Wood, part of the Broxbourne Woods National Nature Reserve, designed with wheelchair users in mind.
1 km / 0.6 milesCircular route
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- Bus stop near the start
View the provider’s route for Broxbourne Wood sculpture trail, opens a new tabSources and what to check
ParksHerts lists the site as open all year with no closure notices. Part of Broxbourne Wood is being restored to open grazed habitat; effect on paths not stated.
Route facts from Hertfordshire County Council's Broxbourne Wood sculpture trail leaflet and ParksHerts.
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Hampstead circular: Fenton House to 2 Willow Road
Hampstead, London Borough of Camden, north London
A short National Trust loop from Hampstead Underground station linking two Trust properties, Fenton House and 2 Willow Road, through Hampstead's streets and the edge of the Heath.
4 km / 2.5 milesCircular route
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- Rail station near the start
View the provider’s route for Hampstead circular: Fenton House to 2 Willow Road, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No route closure on the Trust page. Fenton House visitor entrance listed as open Fridays and Sundays; 2 Willow Road not open when Fenton House is. Recheck opening before a group visit.
Route facts from the National Trust walk page.
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Heartwood Forest walk, Sandridge
Heartwood Forest, Sandridge, near St Albans, Hertfordshire
A walk through the Woodland Trust's Heartwood Forest near Sandridge, mixing young planted woodland with ancient woodland and open countryside, with a shorter option.
9 km / 5.6 milesRoute type not specified
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View the provider’s route for Heartwood Forest walk, Sandridge, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No closure notice on the Woodland Trust site page. Car park open from 8am, closing 5pm in winter to 8pm in summer.
Route facts from the Chiltern Society Heartwood Forest walk leaflet; site facts from the Woodland Trust.
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London LOOP Section 16: Elstree to Cockfosters
Elstree and Borehamwood (Hertfordshire) to Cockfosters, London Borough of Barnet and Enfield
A long London LOOP section across the green belt edge of north London, from Elstree & Borehamwood via Moat Mount, the Dollis Brook and Barnet to Cockfosters.
18 km / 11.2 milesLinear route
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View the provider’s route for London LOOP Section 16: Elstree to Cockfosters, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No notice for Section 16 on the Inner London Ramblers LOOP page or the TfL page on the check date.
Route facts from the Ramblers London LOOP guides updated for Transport for London (text copyright Ramblers, maps OpenStreetMap contributors).
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
London LOOP Section 17: Cockfosters to Enfield Lock
Cockfosters to Enfield Lock, London Borough of Enfield
A London LOOP section from Cockfosters through Trent Country Park, past Forty Hall and along Turkey Brook to Enfield Lock at the edge of the Lea Valley.
14 km / 8.7 milesLinear route
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- Stile-free route, checked
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- Café
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- Bus stop near the start
- Rail station near the start
View the provider’s route for London LOOP Section 17: Cockfosters to Enfield Lock, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No Section 17 notice on the Inner London Ramblers LOOP page or the TfL page. The 2024 guide itself flags an impassable Jubilee footpath and an unclear path; check before walking.
Route facts from the Ramblers London LOOP guides updated for Transport for London (text copyright Ramblers, maps OpenStreetMap contributors).
Research checked . Recheck the provider’s current information before your visit.
Ver Valley and Bricket Wood: St Albans Abbey to Bricket Wood
River Ver, St Albans to Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire
A linear walk down the River Ver from St Albans Abbey station past Moor Mill and through Bricket Wood, finishing at Bricket Wood station on the Abbey line, with a shorter finish option.
11.1 km / 6.9 milesAbout 180 minutesLinear route
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View the provider’s route for Ver Valley and Bricket Wood: St Albans Abbey to Bricket Wood, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No current access or closure page checked for the Ver valley paths.
Route facts from CPRE Hertfordshire's walk leaflet.
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Wheathampstead to Shaw's Corner circular
Wheathampstead and Ayot St Lawrence, Hertfordshire
A countryside loop from Wheathampstead to Ayot St Lawrence, home of George Bernard Shaw at the National Trust's Shaw's Corner, on field paths and quiet lanes.
12.2 km / 7.6 milesCircular route
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- Pub
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View the provider’s route for Wheathampstead to Shaw's Corner circular, opens a new tabSources and what to check
No separate current access or opening-hours page checked for Shaw's Corner or the paths.
Route facts from the National Trust walk page.
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How do you turn an idea into a group walk?
- Find a group, or create one for people you already know.
- Start a vote and choose from the researched route ideas, reuse a previous route or suggest your own.
- Check the details, add your date and meeting point, then let the group compare and vote.
The route, current conditions and each walker’s requirements need checking by the organisers. A facility label is useful information, rather than a guarantee that a route suits everyone.
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Are there gentle walks as well as longer rambles?
Look at distance, terrain, hills and facilities together. A short route can still have steps or uneven ground. Ask the organisers about anything you need to know before agreeing to join a walk.