GetOutsideDay Baldock - Bygrave Afternoon Walk (7 miles / 11.5km - Leisurely, Booking Required)

This walk is for up to 30 people, including the leader.

Join us on #GetOutsideDay for a choice of two short walks from Baldock - or combine these into one long walk and spend the day with us.

This afternoon walk is particularly suited for those who might have come to one of our Introductory Walks and wish to increase their distance slightly. It’s a moderately hilly route mainly through open farmland northeast of the town.

Beginning at Baldock station we briefly follow the Great North Road before heading uphill across fields, some of which may soon be lost to housing development. We’ll take a winding track along the top of a low ridge, its highest point marked by a trig pillar (used by Ordnance Survey to help with map-making in the days before satellites). With views over North Herts and Central Bedfordshire we continue towards an airstrip where we may see some microlight aircraft.

Turning southeast we head towards the hamlet of Bygrave, through Park Wood and past the tiny local church, where we’ll spot another relic of OS map-making. We then carry on past a moat, along the edge of Bygrave and downhill towards Baldock, crossing the railway line at a level crossing and following the edge of Clothall Common back to the station to finish.

After the walk there’s the option of visiting a nearby pub for a well-earned drink.

Today’s walks are part of #GetOutsideDay, founded by Ordnance Survey to help people to explore and enjoy the benefits of getting outdoors.

And the morning route will be the 100th Ramblers walk planned and led by Stag Walkers chair Al, who loves to encourage people to get outside walking!

Please note that this walk is not suitable for 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.