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.
2009

Sun Apr 12th (Easter)	2:15pm "White Hart" Public House, South Mimms (Bus 84)
Route:	Walk to Mymmshall via PB24. Return via Bridgefoot and PB33.	6.0 km
Telephone:	01707 659478

Sun Apr 26th	2:15pm School Lane, Essendon, Junction with High Road (TL 275 087)
Route:	. Walk to Saffron Green via Arkley Lane, and return via Galley Lane.	9.0 km
Telephone:	01920 466418

Sun May 10th	2:15pm "White Hart" Public House, South Mimms (Bus 84)
Route:	Walk to Salisbury Hall via Rabley Park, returning via Ridge.	10.3 km
Telephone:	01707 659478

Sun May 24th (Bank Holiday weekend)	2:15pm White Hart Public House, South Mimms (Bus 84)
Route:	Walk to North Mymms via Potwells. Return via Love Lane and across fields (PB 23)	8.3 km
Telephone:	01707 655732

Sun Jun 7th	2:15pm Gobions Car Park, off of Moffats Lane, Brookmans Park (TL 249 039)
Route:	Walk to Potterells Farm via Bell Bar and Foxes Lane. Return via Hawkshead Bridge.	9.6 km
Telephone:	01707 264689

Sun Jun 21st	2:15pm Northaw Church, Northaw (TL 279 023) (Bus 242)
Route:	CANCELLED. We regret this walk has had to be cancelled due to to the leader suffering an ankle injury.	11.3km
Telephone:	020 8886 2882

Sun Jul 5th	2:15pm War Memorial, Goffs Lane, (B156) Goffs Oak (TL 322 030) (Park at Village Hall, or use Bus 242)
Route:	Walk to Theobalds Manor via Silver Street and return via Wood Green Farm.	6.5 km
Telephone:	01707 644961

Sun Jul 19th	2:15pm Village Hall, Newgate Street (opposite Church) (TL 301 050)
Route:	Walk Ponsbourne Park, Little Berkhamsted, New Park Farm.	7.3 km
Telephone:	01920 466418

Sun Aug 2nd	2:15pm Galley Lane/Wood Street (A411) junction, Barnet (TQ 232 964) (Parking in Wood Street or use bus 107 or 307)
Route:	Walk to Dyrham Park via Saffron Green. Return via Kitts End and urban fringe.	10.3 km
Telephone:	01707 659478

Sun Aug 16th	2:15pm Junction of Bell Lane and Great North Road (A1000), Bell Bar (opposite Woodside Lane) (TL 253 053)
Route:	Walk to Wild Hill via Grubbs Lane and back. (Caution: this walk passes through the transmitting station).	8.5 km
Telephone:	01707 644961

Sun Aug 30th (Bank Holiday Weekend)	2:15pm "White Hart", South Mimms (Bus 84) or Ridge Church (at 14.55 - please contact leader).
Route:	Walk to Rowley Lane via High Cannons. Return to South Mimms via Rabley Park and Ridge.	8.8 km or 5.8 km
Telephone:	01707 659478

Sun Sep 13th	2:15pm Church Road/Osborne Road junction, Little Heath (TL 257 021)
Route:	Walk Leggatts Park, Swanley Bar, Bluebridge and Boltons Farm.	6.5 km
Telephone:	01707 659478

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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