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Distance |
18.8 km / 11.6 miles |
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Explorer maps |
182 St Albans & Hatfield, 173 London North | |||
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Time |
4.5 - 5 hours average time based on Naismith’s rule |
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| Total ascent | 108m | |||
| Total descent | 111m | |||
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Overview |
The route follows the Ver-Colne Valley Walk, Hertfordshire Way, London Loop, Dollis Valley Greenwalk, Thames Path, Darent Valley Path, North Downs Way and the Pilgrim Way. It is always nice to walk alongside water and the River Ver gives no disappointment. As it is not a long day take the time to enjoy the many and varied natural sights that may be seen along the way. Pass the site of Park Street Roman Villa, meander along country tracks and pathways before entering Aldenham Country Park and the end of this stage - Elstree, famous for it television studios and film sets. |
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1 - From the cathedral head back to the Vevlamium Park and turn left to follow the Ver-Colne Valley Walk along the River Ver which is well marked. En-route the path will cross over the M25 where the path turns left on the V-C Walk (not marked).
2 - Cross over the road and continue along the River Ver before crossing over it and heading into fields. Eventually the path bears right to becomes a lane, keep left to pass River Lodge on the right. The lane becomes Crab Lane and at the second left track turn onto the Hertfordshire Way.
3 - Pass through and along Wall Hall Drive (a private estate). At the mini roundabout bear right to pass the black barn and continue along the drive. Take the next footpath left across the middle of a field heading towards a pylon ahead. Just before the pylon the path bears right to cross the playing fields to reach the B462 road passing Round Bush Lodge.
4 - Turn left and second right along The Spinney and then cross over Primrose Lane through the gate (keep the small copse on your left) taking the path that leads through and across the fields to Letchmore Heath. Turn left onto Grange Lane and then right along The Green to pass through the village, pass the pond and take the footpath right across the field, pass under electricity cables then two pylons on the right to then cross over Elstree Airfield - take care watch out for aircraft. Turn left and pass the old airfield buildings on the left travelling along Hogg Lane. At the end turn right onto Dagger Lane and then right into Aldenham Country Park. turn right to cross over the reservoir and follow the path left to Aldenham road. Before the road see Winnie the Pooh garden on the left.
5 - Cross over the road to the footpath ahead to cross the field (ignore paths off to the right) and at the next road turn left and immediately right down Allum Lane B5378. Pass Deacons Hill Road just before the garage the start of the next stage. Continue along the main road to reach Elstree.
