A walk through the rolling hills of Hertfordshire, with a particularly attractive stretch along the River Beane near the end.
Trains: 10:12 Moorgate, (10:27 Finsbury Park), 11:10 Watton-at-Stone. Return trains at xx:07/xx:37.
Lunch is in the village of Dane End, there is a pub - The Boot (01920 438770) and a small shop.
Back at Watton-at-Stone, there are a couple of pubs - The George and Dragon and The Bull.
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Four off the train which soon turned to three as one decided to follow her own route not long after we set off. In spite of waiting/checking for her at various stages in the early part of the walk, she did not reappear. Whilst this is not a challenging walk it is surprisingly rural given its proximity to several large towns. The farmers in the area are very considerate making wide paths through their fields for walkers. Perhaps the walk can be updated to note that the pub does not offer food and is quite soulless. There are benches in the church for picnics. As described, the section along the River Beane (a chalk stream) was delightful and with the sun shining on the silver birches, it was picturesque. There was also an abundance of wild flowers and many raptors soaring in search of food. We alighted in drizzly rain and had a few light showers during the walk but it was mostly sunshine with strong wind at times. A lovely walk in great company.
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