Christmas Hike Series – St Margarets, Hunsdon & Widford – 17.5 km – Moderate
Details
🗓 Date: Saturday 13 December 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – approx. 3:00 PM
📍 Start/Finish: St Margarets Railway Station, SG12 8DH
🚶♀️ Distance: 17.5 km
⛰ Total Ascent: 158 m
⏱ Duration: ~5 hrs 30 mins including breaks
💪 Grade: Adventure Women Level 2 – Moderate
👣 Leader: Erika
💷 Price: £12.50
🎄 About the Hike
Kick off the festive season with a beautiful countryside loop starting from St Margarets, taking us through peaceful Hertfordshire farmland and the pretty villages of Hunsdon and Widford. Expect gentle rolling hills, open winter views, and a relaxed seasonal atmosphere — the perfect way to ease into December.
🎅 Santa hats are optional… but absolutely encouraged for maximum cheer!
We’ll follow easy field paths out of St Margarets before heading towards Hunsdon, with lovely wide-sky views across the landscape. The route continues through quiet lanes, patches of woodland, and rural footpaths as we approach Widford, taking in the calm, crisp charm of the winter countryside.
The final section brings us back to St Margarets on scenic tracks, finishing conveniently by the station.
🍺 Optional Festive Pub Stop
After the hike, we’ll pop into the pub opposite the station for a cosy Christmas drink (optional and not included in the event price).
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🌟 Highlights
• Christmas Hike Series – seasonal, fun, and feel-good
• 🎅 Santa hats encouraged for festive vibes
• Classic Hertfordshire countryside with rolling fields and peaceful paths
• Hunsdon & Widford – charming, quiet villages full of rural character
• Optional pub stop afterwards to warm up and unwind
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What to Wear and Bring:
• Our walks go ahead in all weather, so dress appropriately. Always carry a waterproof jacket.
• Check the forecast and bring sun cream, a hat, or sunglasses for warm days, and waterproofs, a warm hat, and gloves for cold or wet days.
• Wear trousers or leggings to reduce the risk of tick bites and nettle stings. Avoid denim or cotton.
• Sturdy walking shoes or boots are essential. Open-toe shoes are unsuitable.
• Bring at least 1.5 litres of water, lunch, and snacks, as there may be no opportunities to buy food or drinks along the route.
• Public toilets may not be available on the route.
Sign-Up Form
If you haven’t completed a form this year or your circumstances have changed, please fill out the sign-up form before attending. Participation is not allowed without a completed form, as this ensures we understand your needs and can maintain group safety.
Form link: https://form.jotform.com/201554976381058
Preparation and Fitness
You are responsible for your own health and safety. Ensure you can hike continuously for the duration specified. Dress appropriately, please bring the required gear and carry any personal medications. Participants without proper equipment may be unable to join the walk.
Our Guides
Our experienced, qualified leaders are skilled in navigation, first aid, and outdoor leadership. Each route is carefully planned to match the advertised grade, ensuring a safe, supportive, and enjoyable experience.
Additional Information
• Dogs are not permitted on our walks.
• Adventure Women UK is an all-female activity group. Participants must be over 18.
• Walk Grades: https://adventurewomen.co.uk
Important Note
By RSVPing “Yes” to any event, you agree to the group’s terms and conditions: https://adventurewomen.co.uk/ts%26cs.
Outdoor activities involve inherent risks, including slips, trips, falls, drowning, exposure to extreme weather, equipment failure, and medical emergencies, which can result in serious injury or death. By participating, you voluntarily assume all such risks. For more details, visit: https://adventurewomen.co.uk/ts%26cs.
About Us
Adventure Women UK is an outdoor pursuits club that empowers women to explore, grow, and connect through shared adventures. Our community welcomes women from all backgrounds, offering experiences that inspire, uplift, and redefine what it means to be an adventure woman.
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