Length: 9.5 km (5.9 mi)
Ascent/Descent: 115m
Net Walking Time: 2 hours
Toughness: 1 out of 10
Take the 17.54 Tring train from London Euston
(calls Harrow &
Wealdstone, Bushey, Watford Junction), arrives Berkhamsted 18.26.
Return
trains: 20.28, 20.50, 20.58, 21.28, 21.55, 22.33, 23.00, 23.35.
This easy walk explores the area to the East and
South of Berkhamsted, which is not covered by other SWC walks. It is easier
going and perhaps less inspiring than alternatives in the Tring/ Berkhamsted
area, but navigation is easy. You walk through the town centre and up through
school playing fields, then along bridleways through a wood and down into the scenic
valley of the Bourne Gutter to Bottom Farm. Rise through fields and further up
wide bridleways with views to descend to the Grand Union Canal for the walk
back to town, passing three pubs close to the railway station.
3 comments:
Dealys on the Victoria Line meant that I missed the train and arrived a good 15 minutes late, but 1 other walker was waiting for me, and we later crossed paths with the walk author who had already been out to investigate a modification of the main route, ie n=3 under w=overcast skies.
The route works well as an evening walk, I'd say, as long as one is tolerant of noise.
The A41 is mostly in earshot once the town is cleared, and then along the canal the West Coast Mainline provides for ample aural distraction.
Else, scenically interesting, with frequent trains and three quite different pubs at the end, what's not to like? We settled at The Crystal Palace (same architect as THE Crystal Palace) for drinks and food, after 105 minutes of walking.
Looks like an excellent walk for a day walk for those who like shorter walks.
Indeed. Just be aware that the walk author is working hard at making it a touch longer than the current 13.6 km by including the delightful Pancake Wood into the main route (this is currently just an optional extension).
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