Meet at the Gadebridge Lane free car park (turning off the A4146 Leighton Buzzard Rd), Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead HP1 3HZ.

A 5.5 mile figure-of-eight walk heading out across open fields to Waters End with fine views towards the Ashridge Estate, returning alongside the River Gade to the village of Piccotts End, and to finish a walk around the picturesque and historic Hemel Old Town and Gadebridge Park gardens.

Lunch options along the old town High Street or the nearby Marchmont Arms PH.

Explorer 182

GR TL 051081

CS Map 20

For details on when bookings open and general walk details, see here.