Bayford to Crews Hill (8 miles/13 km, leisurely - booking required)

This walk is for up to 20 people, including the leader.

Please note that this is a linear walk, so will start and end at different points, but with easy access to railway stations.

A linear walk through parts of East Herfordshire, and into the outer (but still semi-rural) fringes of Greater London; this is mainly flat, but expect a couple of hills. You are advised to bring lunch, snacks and something to sit on.

This walk starts just outside the village of Bayford, and heads sourth through Black Fan Wood, and then past horse paddocks towards Newgate Street, where St. Mary's Church is prominent.

From there, we will pass through Home Wood, where we may get to see some deer, and through the suburbs of Cuffley, including the aptly named "Hill Rise".

We will stop for lunch at Cuffley Football Club before joining the Hertfordshire Chain Walk, passing Sopers Viaduct, which forms part of the Hertford North Branch Line, before passing under the M25 to Crews Hill, which was originally part of the woodland hunting ground of Enfield Chase.

After the walk, we will have an optional drink at the Plough PH. This is just five minutes' walk from Crews Hill Station for those who don't want to stay for the pub.

This walk is not suitable for dogs except for assistance dogs.

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.