All aboard the Nickey Line! - Harpenden and Redbourn (9.5mi/15 km - Moderate, Booking Required)

This is a joint walk with Chiltern Young Walkers, led by Stag Walkers, with 15 spaces for each group.

Stag Walkers invite Chiltern Young Walkers to visit Harpenden and Redbourn Commons and walk the Nickey Line between them.

The Nickey Line used to be a railway line connecting Hemel Hempstead and Harpenden. It is now part of the National Cycle Network but enjoyed by runners, cyclists, and walkers alike.

We will start from Harpenden's bustling high street and head towards the local common passing through wildlife-rich ponds, woodland and a golf club.

We'll skirt around the edge of Harpenden before being rewarded with glorious countryside views over the River Ver Valley. After a gentle descent we'll walk past Redbournbury Mill where there is the option to buy fresh organic bread, baked locally.

We'll then follow a section of both the Hertfordshire Way and River Ver Trail before meeting the Nickey Line for the first time west of Redbourn. We won't follow it for too long as we'll turn towards Redbourn Common, where we should find a nice spot to enjoy our packed lunches. After a short stroll through Redbourn village centre we'll meet the Nickey Line again, this time on a two mile stretch, all the way back into Harpenden.

Along the way, remains of the old platform at Roundwood Halt can still be seen.

Dogs are welcome, on a lead.

Booking your place: If you would like to join, you must book in advance using the Stag Walkers Meetup group - see Notes for how to book & what to bring. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your booking so that someone else can take your place.

Please do not turn up for a walk without booking, as places are limited.

Unless you opt in to further communications, we will only use contact information you provide to get in touch about the walk.

Please car-share or use public transport if possible. To offer a lift or ask for one from a fellow walker, please use the Meetup event page.