Hitchin & Ickleford evening walk + Beer Festival Social (5 mi / 8km - Leisurely, Booking Required)

This walk is for up to 25 people, including the leader.

Join us for a short evening walk and social event at Hitchin Beer & Cider Festival. 

After meeting at Hitchin station, we’ll pass through the suburbs, including the local park Ransom’s Rec, and into the village of Ickleford. On our way we’ll walk along the Hicca Way trail alongside the River Hiz and under a railway bridge to walk past Burymead Springs, as seen from above on the train between Letchworth and Hitchin. Next we head through farmland west of Ickleford before turning south and passing some impressive houses. We then return to Hitchin along Bedford Road and walk through King George V Playing Fields to reach the Beer & Cider Festival at Hitchin Rugby Club, about four miles into our walk.

Drinks and food will be available at the Festival. When we’ve had our fill, it’s a walk of about a mile back to the station via Heathfield Road, Stormont Road and Ransom’s Rec.

About the Festival: Organised by North Herts CAMRA, Hitchin Beer & Cider Festival offers around 200 real ales, ciders, perries and meads, plus food from a variety of vendors. Drinks can be enjoyed in the marquee or on the field.

We recommend buying advance tickets from the Hitchin Beer & Cider Festival website; Thursday General Public tickets include entry fee (£4 in advance or £5 on the door), a Festival glass (£4, refundable) and £10 for drinks tokens to use at the Festival bars.

Please note this walk is not suitable for dogs.

For information about walking with the group, including our dog policy, please visit the Stag Walkers website.

Booking your place: Please book your place using the free Meetup website/app. Join the Stag Walkers Meetup group and click the 'Attend' button on the event page.

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

If the walk is fully booked, please click 'join waitlist' then please check back regularly as you will likely get a place. The waitlist gives priority to single bookings so if you wish to bring a guest, we recommend booking separately.

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