Hatfield forest walk (17.8 km, 11.1 miles)
Details
Summary: The walk takes you through the wooded countryside of northwest Essex. After a short walk from Bishop’s Storford, we enter Hatfield forest, a medieval royal hunting forest, and stop there for lunch next to the lake. We then continue South through Wall Wood before heading west to Little Hallingbury. We join the river Sort towpath and continue to Sawbridgeworth for the train home or a pub. :) You’ll need a return ticket to Sawbridgeworth.
Logistics: Meet at Cambridge Central Train station at 9.05 am for the train at 9.18 am to Bishop’s Storford. We arrive in Bishop’s Storford at 09.57 am.
Please get a return ticket to Sawbridgeworth. The train from Sawbridgeworth back to Cambridge takes about 50 minutes.
Bring: Packed lunch, snacks, water (1.5 to 2 liters), walking kit, hiking boots, waterproof jacket and warm layers.
Reminder If you are unable to attend, please update your RSVP.
Note the sign up on Meetup is for non-members, who are not part of the WhatsApp group yet. Any current members will sign up through the WhatsApp group.
Terrain:
Trails might be muddy.
Please inform the walk leader if you are leaving before the walk is finished.
Join the club: Set up a recurring £1 monthly fee. This helps cover admin costs and fund trips for the club. After the walk, the walk organisers will share the details of the club bank account. On receipt of payment, newcomers will be added to the club Whatsapp group by the club organiser.
We respect nature and people and follow the countryside code: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-countryside-code/the-countryside-code-advice-for-countryside-visitors
Disclaimer:
This hike is organized by a volunteer-driven group. By participating in this event, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own safety and well-being. The organizers, volunteers, and associated parties are not liable for any injuries, accidents, or damages that may occur during the hike. Your participation indicates your acceptance of these terms.