Mimram River Trail Walk, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, 11 miles

Distance: 11 miles

Difficulty Rating: Beginner/Intermediate

Meet Point: Outside Welwyn North Station - 10am

What Will I learn?: Local history, outdoor clues and signs

How do I get to Welwyn North?: Trains run from Kings Cross, Finsbury Park, Moorgate, Old Street

Parking: Parking available at Welwyn North Station - Postcode: AL6 0AU - OR is FREE if parked on Adele Avenue (adjacent to station) - Restrictions apply please be prepared for paid parking

Start Time: 10am

Walk duration: 5 hours (inc break)

Refreshments: Cafe and shop available at Welwyn North Station - Please bring own food & refreshments also

Cost: £20 per person

Further Details:

"Walking with Ian is a truly immersive journey. I learnt about the history and nature of the magical landscape that surrounded us as we explored together. I loved the pace and how he made time to pause and look up. It is amazing to discover these truly wild spaces just outside London, I feel rejuvenated and inspired by my experience." - Sarah, London

The secluded Mimram Valley is one of Hertfordshire’s most diverse and beautiful landscapes. Following an countryside trail through rolling hills high above the historic Mimram Valley this walking journey of 10.5 miles follows, at times, the clear chalk course of the Mimram River. The rivers source trickles from the upper reaches of the Chilterns and flows down through this Paleolithic landscape where stone tools and artefacts have been found.

This trail begins in the sleepy village of north Welwyn and follows the high chalk hills, forest trails and dense pine woodlands of the region. Its winding route passes through churches from 1100AD and alongside the incredible Marden Hill House. The Catevellauni Tribe, a group of Celts is said to have come from modern day Belgium and France settled in this area due to its Solsitic importance.

After passing through the thatched roofed village of Bramfield the trail sweeps high into deep woodlands of Pine and Spruce where pheasant and roe deer roam. The journey concludes as it winds down through the open landscape into fragrant apple orchards and Tewin Wood. Join me on this trail of ancient Celtic history, beautiful rolling hills and secluded wild forests.

Who is your walking guide?

Former Royal Marine Commando Ian Finch is an indigenous cultural researcher, expedition guide and trainee mountain leader who’s been passionately travelling to remote environments to learn about 1st nation communities for over 4 years. His journeys and writing have featured in Sidetracked Magazine, Mens Health, British Exploring and the Great Outdoors Magazine. His latest expedition, a 2000 mile canoe descent of the Yukon River, was included in the top 10 adventures of 2016 by the Guardian. He combines his passion for photography, writing and filmmaking with wild landscapes and the great outdoors. When not overseas, Ian lives in Hertfordshire, London.

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Suitable clothing and kit list will be provided to all attending participants based on local weather conditions prior to event.

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