Walks Programme

A series of walks looking at local countryside and making use of local footpaths.

If you are interested in furthering your knowledge and understanding of the
local environment in and around Potters Bar, then these walks should appeal.

Our aims are:-

To foster people's interest in the local area.
To keep local rights of way in use.
To include people with a wide range of ability.
To make our walks accessible by public transport, where possible.

Date		Meet at:		Approx.
2010				distance

Sun Jan 3rd	2:15pm Cuffley Station (Bus 242)
Route:	Walk via the Ridgeway to Burnt Farm. Return via Cuffley Hill.	8.0km
Telephone:	01707 655732

Sun Jan 17th	2:15pm In front of "The Woodman", Wildhill. (TL 263 068) (Please park considerately)
Route:	Walk along Hornbeam Lane and Cucumber Lane, returning via Barbers Lodge Farm.	6.0 km
Telephone:	01920 466418

Sun Jan 31st	2:15pm Church Road/Osborne Road junction, Little Heath (TL 257 021) (Buses 84 or 302)
Route:	Walk Boltons Farm, Gobions Wood, railway path and Potters Bar Golf Course.	6.7 km
Telephone:	01707 644961

Sun Feb 14th	2:15pm rear of Monken Hadley Church, (Camlet Way), Barnet (TQ 251 973) (Park in Camlet Way or use bus 84)
Route:	Walk to Pymmes Brook and back, using Hadley Common.	6.6 km
Telephone:	01707 659478

Sun Feb 28th	2:15pm In front of "White Hart" Public House, South Mimms (bus 84)
Route:	Walk to RSPCA via Ridge, returning along Blackhorse Lane.	6.5 km
Telephone:	01707 644961

Sun Mar 14th	2:15pm White Hart Public House, South Mimms (Bus 84)
Route:	Walk PB 24, Mymms Hall Farm, Bridgefoot and PB 33.	6.0 km
Telephone:	01707 655732

Sun Mar 28th (Start of BST)	2:15pm Welham Green Post Office, Dellsome Lane (TL 231055) (Bus 302, or train to Welham Green)
Route:	Walk to Water End via Tollgate Farm and North Mymms Park. Return via Potterells Farm.	8.0 km
Telephone:	01707 264689

Sun Apr 11th	2:15pm "White Hart" Public House, South Mimms (Bus 84)
Route:	Walk Ridge, Pursley Farm, S.18, Rectory Lane, Catherine Bourne and South Mimms.	7.5 km
Telephone:	01920 466418

Sun Apr 25th	2:15pm Gobions Car Park, off of Moffats Lane, Brookmans Park (TL 249 039).
Route:	Walk Water End, Hawkshead, Warrengate Farm and return via Railway Path.	8.0 km
Telephone:	01707 264689

Sun May 9th	2:15pm "White Hart" Public House, South Mimms (Bus 84)
Route:	Walk to Salisbury Hall via Rectory Farm. Return via Old St Albans Road.	11 km
Telephone:	01707 659478

Sun May 23rd	2:15pm Junction of Santers Lane and Baker Street, Potters Bar. (TL 245 006)
Route:	Walk to Bentley Heath via Bridgefoot, returning via Wrotham Park.	6.5 km
Telephone:	01707 655732

Sun Jun 6th	2:15pm Outside Village Hall, Newgate Street (opposite church). (TL 301 050).
Route:	Walk to Little Berkhamsted via Epping Green, returning via Tylers Causeway and New Park Farm.	9.0 km
Telephone:	01920 466418

Sun Jun 20th	2:15pm War Memorial, Goffs Lane, Goffs Oak (TL 323 030). (Park at Village Hall, or Bus 242).
Route:	Walk to Wood Green Farm, Theobalds Manor and return via Silver Street.	6,5 km
Telephone:	01707 644961

Sun Jul 4th	2:15pm Christchurch Lane/High Street Junction, Barnet (TQ 245 971) (Park on Hadley Green or use Bus 84).
Route:	Walk to Dyrham Park, via Saffron Green. Return via Kitts End.	9.8 km
Telephone:	01707 659478

Sun Jul 18th	2:15pm Northaw Church (TL 279 023) (Bus 242).
Route:	Walk to Cattlegate Farm via Colesdale, returning via South Hill, Barvin Hill and Hooke Lane.	11.3 km
Telephone:	01920 466418

Sun Aug 1st	2:15pm "White Hart" Public House, South Mimms. (Bus 84).
Route:	Walk to North Mymms via Redwell Wood Farm, returning via Love Lane and PB23 (field traverse).	8.3 km
Telephone:	01707 659478

Sun Aug 15th	2:15pm "White Hart" Public House, South Mimms. (Bus 84).
Route:	Walk to Dovers Green via Ridge and Blanche Farm. Return via Rabley Park. May include re-opened paths.	8.3 km
Telephone:	01707 644961

Sun Aug 29th (Bank Holiday Weekend)	2:15pm Gobions Car Park, off of Moffats Lane, Brookmans Park (TL249 039). (Bus 302).
Route:	Walk to Potterells Farm via Bell Bar and Foxes Lane. Return via Hawkshead Bridge.	9.6 km
Telephone:	01707 264689

Sun Sep 12th	2:15pm School Lane, Essendon (High Road end). (TL275 087). Please park considerately.
Route:	Walk to West End, Hill End Farm, and along River Lea.	8.5 km
Telephone:	01920 466418

Notes:

All walks start at 2:15pm
Walks from March will include a break.
Non-members are welcome, but a 50p donation towards funds may be requested.
All children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who will be responsible for their care.
Walkers are expected to adhere to the following guidelines:
- You should not walk ahead of the walk leader without invitation nor leave the group without advising the walk leader.
- You are responsible for carrying your own supplies including first aid equipment, any required medication and adequate water.
- You are responsible for ensuring your fitness and preparedness for the walk. This includes suitable footwear with adequate tread and appropriate clothes eg to avoid bites/stings or sunburn. If in doubt about your fitness or the requirements of the walk, please contact the leader for advice prior to the walk.
- People with medication needs and/or disabilities which may cause problems during the walk must also contact the leader prior to the walk.
- On public roads where there are no footpaths, you should normally walk on the right hand side of the road in single file. When crossing fields, you should normally stay in single file.
- Any dogs should be kept under control and not allowed to interfere with the walk.
- You should not leave any litter.

Steve Gall (Rural Access Co-ordinator), Tel. 01707 659478

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