Sunday Walk: Hill Farm Barn Cafe to Great Coldharbour Farm

This fun location is a walk of 6 miles from Northchurch Common Car Park (opposite Hill Farm Barn Cafe). We'll walk to Great Coldharbour Farm and Ashridge House and back across the impressive, wide open vistas of Northchurch Common. Walking time is about 2.5 hours.

The price for the walk is £2 to cover costs.

After the walk you can stay for coffee and cake (see gallery) at the lovely Hill Farm Barn Cafe, where there are also a variety of farmyard animals in a pen within the garden eating area.

Meeting Point and Free Parking
We'll meet in the Northchurch Common Car Park, which is on the B4506, opposite the entrance to Hill Farm Barn Cafe.

Parking is free in the Northchurch Common Car Park. There is also another (free) parking lay-by a couple of hundred yards up the road. Please give yourself plenty of time to get parked.

Travelling from London / by Train
There is now a new, on-demand bus service called HertsLynx which runs from all three nearby train stations; Berkhamsted, Tring and Hemel Hempstead. Depending on availability, you can book in advance to get from these stations to many of the walk start points for £2 each way.

The HertsLynx app is free and the service stops at Northchurch - New Rd, Woodside Cottage a ten minute walk away from the start point at Hill Farm Barn Cafe (The name of the stop you require is 'Northchurch - New Rd, Woodside Cottage'). The nearest station is Berkhamsted.

HertsLynx App: https://bookings.hertslynx.co.uk

More info: https://www.intalink.org.uk/hertslynx

Google Map of HertsLynx Pickup Points

The app will invite you to choose one of two districts; Dacorum or North East Herts. Choose the Dacorum district.

Phone HertsLynx: 01992 555 513

Please note that this walk is not led by a qualified leader and, as such, isn't covered by insurance. Be sure to wear suitable boots and clothing. The organiser cannot be held responsible for any injuries, however caused. Members are expected to take responsibility for their own preparation and safety including adequate fluids, weather protection and a snack. Please be sure to make me aware if you have any medical conditions.

Dogs are welcome as always but please be mindful to keep them on leads for roads and around other animals. These events are not for children.

If you are unable to attend please be sure to change your RSVP otherwise our departure will be delayed. If you have any urgent (arrival related) messages within an hour of the start time please post them to the event's Meetup page comments.