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.
2011

Sun Dec 4th	1:30pm In front of "White Hart" P.H., South Mimms (Bus route 84)
Route:	Walk to Ridge - High Cannons and Green Street to Pursley Farm. Return via Ridge.	9.6 km/6 m
Telephone:	01707 643257

Sun Dec 18th	1:30pm Meet at School Lane, Essendon (High Road end). (TL 275 087). Please park considerately.
Route:	Walk West End - Hill End Farm - along River Lea.	8 km/5 m
Telephone:	01920 466418

Date		Meet at:		Approx.
2012

Sun Jan 1st	1:30pm In front of "White Hart" P.H., South Mimms (Bus route 84)
Route:	Walk Blackhorse Lane - Boundary Path -North Mymms. Return via Potwells	8 km/5 m
Telephone:	01707 655732

Sun Jan 15th	1:30pm outside "The Woodman" P.H. Wildhill (TL 263 068).
Route:	Walk Harefield Wood - Cucumber Lane - Hornbeam Lane - Wildhill.	6.4 km/4 m
Telephone:	01920 466418

Sun Jan 29th	1:30pm At School Lane, Essendon, near High Road (TL275 086).
Route:	Walk to Little Berkhamsted, returning via Howe Green.	7.6 km/4.7 m
Telephone:	01707 643257

Sun Feb 12th	1:30pm at the front of Monken Hadley Church (TQ 251 975). (Bus 84)
Route:	Walk via Old Fold Golf Course to Hadley Green and Hadley Woods.	8 km/5 m
Telephone:	01707 643832

Sun Feb 26th	1:30pm at car park at junction of High View and Bishops Rise, Hatfield (TL 220 070).
Route:	Walk across field to Welham Green, look around the village and return via proposed site for incinerator.	6.4 km/4 m
Telephone:	01707 264689

Sun Mar 11th	1:30pm at junction of Darkes Lane and Mountway, Potters Bar (TL 254 021). (Bus 84).
Route:	Walk to Gobions Wood via Boltons Park, return via railway path and Potters Bar Golf Course.	6.4 km/4 m
Telephone:	01707 644961

Due to the longer daylight hours, walks from March 25th will start at 2:15 pm.

Sun Mar 25th	2:15pm at North Mymms Church (TL 221 045).
Route:	Walk Love Lane - Redwell Wood Farm and return.	8 km/5 m
Telephone:	01707 264689

Sun Apr 8th (Easter Sunday)	2:15pm at Cuffley Station (Bus route 242)
Route:	Walk Ridgeway - Colesdale Farm - Burnt Farm - Wood Green stables - Cuffley Hill.	9 km/5.6 m
Telephone:	01707 655732

Sun Apr 22nd	1:30pm Meet at Village Hall, Newgate Street (opposite church) (TL 301 050).
Route:	Walk to Ponsbourne Park - Little Berkhamsted - New Park Farm.	8 km/5 m
Telephone:	01920 466418

Sun May 6th	1:30pm Meet at junction of Oak Avenue and Ridgeway, Enfield (TQ 308 982). (Bus 313).
Route:	Walk to Botany Bay via Rectory Farm and return via Ferny Hill.	8.9 km/5.5 m
Telephone:	01707 644961

Notes:

All walks start at 2:15pm until 6th November 2011, when they start at 1:30pm.
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.

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