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Stevenage to Biggleswade 18/07/26

This was a joint walk for BBN, E/H and London groups. A large drop in temperature from the intense heat of late. the cooler, fresher air much appreciated. Highlights of the day Leafy old town Stevenage with its traditional architecture in contrast to the massive housing development just beyond.…

The Mildmay Line 04/07/26

photos: Gill, Jackie, Chris & Laurie Stratford meet at half past nineAll set to follow The Mildmay line.Through ‘The Village’, cross the old River LeaAnd after the Wick, in Hackney we’ll be.Also, Homerton, Hoxton, and Haggerston, the H is now usedLong since gentrified, and coffee infused.At…

28/06/26 In search of a Special Constable

Seventeen walkers from Essex & Herts and Norfolk & Suffolk groups enjoyed a 20 mile walk from Stoke by Nayland on Sunday 28th June. Compared to recent record June temperatures we all agreed 26degrees felt just a tad on the cool side! Throughout the day we meandered just like the River Stour through…

Herts Hobble 21/06/2026

"Many thanks to all the volunteers at the Herts Hobble today. Great selection of food and water stops to help with the warm day" "Thank you to al the marshals and route planners for another fantastic route. Thoroughly enjoyed it." photos: Clare, Steve. Jackie, Fiona & Kirsteen…

Herts Hobble Marshals' walk 7/62026

Thank you to all the wonderful marshals who volunteered to help on the Herts Hobble marshals' walk

Millers, Clergy & Romans 30/05/2026

16 people braved 16.5 miles in the heat on Saturday, visiting Redbournbury water mill, the Roman mosaic in Verulamium, St Albans Cathedral and admiring the big houses of Gorehambury and Childwickbury. Baked goods and bags of flour were bought at the mill and ice creams and cold drinks…

Hunnypot 100 23/5/26

'Wowser - what an event!!! Don't the Hundreds showcase the best of the LDWA? Lovely hospitality from lovely volunteers who give up their time to make sure the walkers have the best experience ever and then all the brave and determined walkers who take part in what can only be described as a…

Windmill Walk 17/05/2026

'Thanks Steve & Ginny for a brilliant walk. It had a bit of everything - churches, beautiful scenery, lovely houses and of course great company as always.' photos: Ann, Steve, Lizzie, Gill & Jackie

Tewin & Froing 10/05/26

A lovely 18 mile circular walk from Hertford. The morning route took us out of Hertford on the Cole Green Way, then across Panshanger Park to reach Tewin for our coffee stop. After that it was on to Watton at Stone via Tewin Wood. for our lunch stop. In the afternoon we followed the…

Hunnypot 100 Marshal's Walk 2/5/26

Marshals' Walk photos: Rob, Sue, Gill & Kirsteen

Canvey Island Loop 29/04/26

A 19 mile walk around Canvey led by Linda and Kirsteen with chips, cake sunshine & a blustery wind photos: Ann, Kirsteen & Sue

Spot the Benches – a Memorial walk for Francoise 19/04/26

The weather on Sunday, blessed us with no rain and mostly sunshine, just as it did the day our late, good friend Francoise lead this lovely walk in June 2024. A total of 33 people, from both the groups Francoise loved, namely BBN and Essex & Herts , enjoyed the lovely route designed by our late…

Chelmer Chug 16/04/26

photos: Peter

Linda's Good Friday Walk 03/04/26

photos: Steve & Ann

Weekend Away March 2026

There is a great selection of pictures from a great weekend in Church Stretton on our Weekend Away page : Essex & Herts LDWA - 2026 Church Stretton

AGM Walk 22/02/26

Our post-AGM walk was a lovely circular walk from Writtle via Cooksmill Green, Highwood and the edge of Hylands Park. While it was very muddy underfoot, above us we had a glorious sunny sky which was so welcome after days and days of rain. Thank you to Peter for devising the route. A big…

HOBBL 25/01/2026

Photos: Jackie

Furneux Plod 18/01/2026

photos: Lizzie & Jackie

Stansted Stagger 2026

Along the route St John's Hall and the checkpoints Many thanks to Jeff, Kath, Lizzie, Jill, Laurie, Heidi, Jackie, Jane, Amelie, Penny and Diane for sharing their pictures Peter Saleniek's pictures: Stansted Stagger 2026 | Flickr

2025 Cosy neck warmer pictures

A Winter Wander 21/12/25

photos Maggie & Jackie

Secret Santa's Festive Frolic 14/12/25

Fabulous Secret Santa walk today. A big thank you to Jackie for leading us on a beautiful walk, and arranging the church stops for our festive sing along and thank you to Lizzie for the refreshments. Amazing weather and a great turnout of E&H lovely people. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas. …

Christmas Lunch 9/12/2025

"What a wonderful walk and meal with great company. Thanks Gill and Rob for organising today" photos: Imogen, Richard R,. Gill, Ram, Lizzie, Sue, Jackie

Out of Stock 29/11/25

photos: Ann, Lizzie, Sue & Ginny

Stansted Stagger Marshals' walk 9/11/25

photos: Lizzie, Sue & Jackie

Canal, Commons & Railway 01/11/25

photos: Gill, Fiona

25th Blackwater Marathon 25/10/25

Along the route: Checkpoints and the finish: photos: Lizzie, Jane, Kath, Steve, Linda

Autumn Hobble from Hertford 12/10/25

photos Gilbert, Phil & Jackie

Buntingford circular 28/09/25

photos: Gill, Jackie, Lizzie

Blackwater Marathon Marshals' Walk 21/09/24

photos: Heidi, Chris, Lizzie, Gill

Linda's September Walk 7/9/25

St Peter's Way in a Day 23/08/25

photos: Ann, Gill, Ginny, Heidi, Helen, Jackie, Kirsteen, Lizzie. Maria, Steve, Sue

A second Ravilious walk 16/08/25

photos: Lizzie

Clacton to Walton seaside walk 2/8/25

photos: Sue. Heidi, Steve

First Ravilious walk 10/08/25

photos: Gill, Jackie, Lizzie, Richard, Sue

Bowling & Afternoon Tea 13/07/25

An enjoyable day with a morning walk from Lizzie's bowling club to Two Tree Island, spotting penguins along the way. A fun session of bowling was then followed by a lovely afternoon tea. Many thanks to Lizzie and Elaine for another memorable day celebrating Essex & Herts 50th Anniversary…

The Golden 50 26/07/25

What a great day and well organised event. The amount of food on offer was amazing. The route must have taken a lot of time to organise. Well done everyone involved, As this was my first ever LDWA event I didn't know what to expect, but it was fantastic and I'll certainly be signing up…

Golden 50 Marshals' Walk 28/06/25

photos: Kerry, Jim, Gill, Ginny, Lizzie, Jackie, Laurie

1066 Country Walk Part 1 21/06/25

Superb day leading the 1066 walk from Rye to Battle & Crowhurst, in conjunction with our friends in the Sussex group. Great to meet Chris Kennedy and his merry men, and we all had a fab day on the trail. Our 17 mile route took us from historic Cinq Ports town of Rye, to Winchelsea & Westfield,…

Herts Hobble 15/06/25

The Start Checkpoints & Water Stops The Route The Finish photos: Maria, Lizzie, Gill S. Gill B. Steve, Norman. Kath, Jackie, Tracy, jane, Claire, Hiker , Terry

The Epping Fryer Fish & Chip Walk 04/06/25

The morning walk The afternoon walk Fish and chips on the train photos: Maria, Gill, Lizzie & Jackie

From Earth to the Planets 31/05/25

photos: Alex, Gavin, Lizzie, Steve, Gill., Jackie

Essex & Herts on The Flower of Suffolk 100 24/05/25

At the Start Brandeston Kit check & Knodishall checkpoint At The Finish Along the route The Marshals' Walks Gerry's video Flower of Suffolk 100 - 24/25th May 2025 LDWA Flickr collections LDWA’s albums | Flickr Thanks to Fiona, Mags Gerry, Sarah, Kerry,…

The Only Way Was Essex 26/04/25

The walk extends north from Saffron Walden towards Ashdon & Bartlow, two villages lovingly recollected in the 1920 memoir “Reuben’s Corner” later re-published in 1969 with the cringeworthy title “The Only Way was Essex”. It's a simple story of Spike Mays' rural childhood in the early…

Linda & Eddie's Good Friday Walk 18/04/25

A 16 mile walk around Hockley and Hawkwell including part of The Saffron Trail. Thank you to Eddie and Linda for a great, jovial and very social walk.. photos: Simon, Rachel, Lizzie & Steve

10/04/25 Hertfordshire bluebells ...hopefully

15 of us started off yesterday from Wheathampstead under overcast skies, hoping that the 'Hertfordshire Bluebells hopefully ' walk would deliver .... and it did. The bluebells smelt gorgeous and the sun came out for our lunch stop in the Crinkle Crankle garden. The afternoon saw us head through…

Barkway to Chrishall Circular 23/03/25

photos: Jackie Thank you to Maggie for an enjoyable circular walk from Barkway today via Little and Great Chishill, Chrishall, Duddenhoe End , Langley and Nuthampstead. The highlight was a visit to the beautiful Hamlet Church in Duddenhoe End - a converted tithe barn, and one of only two…

In search of a cup of coffee 9/3/25

photos: Gill, Jackie, Maria, Lizzie

AGM &50th Anniversary Celebrations 23/02/25

photos: Lizzie, Sue, Steve, Jane and Jackie

Thorndon Circular 02/02/25

photos: Maria, Lizzie, Jackie

It might be a Hobble 26/01/25

photos: Jackie

Lizzie's Big Birthday Walk 19/01/25

photos: Lizzie & Sue

Stansted Stagger 5/1/2025

photos: Gill, Lizzie, Jackie, Jane , Bob, Paul

Christmas Lunch Walk 11/12/24

photos: Gill. Jackie, Jane, Lizzie

Five Gold Rings 29/12/24

photos: Gill, Suzina, Jackie, Clare

Richard's Ruby D0 3/11/24

: pictures Gill, Jackie & Richard

Stansted Stagger Marshals Walk 10/11/24

Pebmarsh Figure of Eight 21/10/24

photos Gill & Richard

Last Station on the Northern Line 26/10/24

photos Gill & Jackie The northern line we followed from Barnet,and now from the Bank we will continue,over London Bridge, pass the Cathedral,and at Borough Market, we pass on through.For we will be descending deeper south,seeking the hidden, unusual, and true,leaving the nearby other…

Capital Ring Part 4 20/10/24

Golden 50 Eastern Trial 17/10/24

photos Peter T, Jerome & Gill

Capital Ring - Richmond to Preston Road 6/10/24

Saffron Walden Circular 26/09/24

photos: Jane, Jackie & Richard

A Dahlia Dawdle 15/09/24

A day out to Lavenham 8/9/24

photos: Richard, Ginny & Jane

Prom Prom 2 28/08/24

photo: Paul lawrence

GMT Loop 25/08/24

photos: Helen, Jackie, Lizzie

Golden 50 - central trial 21/08/24

photos: Ann, Gill & Jackie

A walk from Finchcroft 25/07/24

photos: Jane & Suzina

Capital Ring Part 2 21/07/24

The Capital Ring from New Beckenham to Richmond photos: Lizzie, Jackie & Richard

Golden 50 Western Trial Walk 13/7//24

pictures: Emma, Gill, Jackie, Lizzie

A walk to Danbury 7/7/24

photos Gill, Jackie & Lizzie

Northern Line Down to the Bank 29/06/24

pictures Lizzie & Jackie The Northern Line Down to the Bank From Barnet high, through park to wood,And on, by Finchley, where Spike sits, and stood.Perhaps a coffee, at Inky’s ground?Before, arts and crafts appear, and abound.An artist, a Bond villain, a poet, and a preacher,In…

Herts Hobble 23/06/24

photos: Kathy, Paul, Gill, John, Finish Line Fund photos Eric

Spot the benches 09/06/24

Follow these links for more information and a map of the location of the Weston benches: Weston Walkabout Weston Walkabout Bench Locations photos Lizzie, Norman & Jackie

Capital Ring Part 1 02/06/24

photos: Lizzie and Emma

Herts Hobble Marshals' Walk 19/05/24

photos: Richard, Lizzie & Jackie

Byron & the Romans 15/05/24

photos: Gill & Richard

Spring Walk 12/05/24

photos: Lizzie & Gill

More Moore 20/04/2024

photos: Peter &J ackie

Essex Walker14/04/24

The start & finish at Galleywood Heritage Centre Checkpoints Along the route Thank you to the following for letting us share their photos: Gill, Jackie, Heidi, Ginny, Adam. Colin, Alan. Linda, Fiona, Claire, Rachel, Heather

Across the Border 07/04/2024

photos: Richard

Linda & Eddie's Good Friday Walk 29/03/24

photos Gill & Lizzie

Magna Carta Walk 17/03/24

photos: Richard & Colin

Essex Walker Marshals' Walk 10/03/24

pictures: Rob, Gill & Lizzie

To the Orient 02/03/24

photos: Debbieanne, Fatima, Steve, Suzina , Lizzie, Jackie

Writtle Wrattle 18/02/24

Essex & Herts on the Winter Poppyline 10/2/24

On the route The Essex & Herts checkpoint at Felmingham photos: John, Jackie, Pam. Lizzie, Ian, Jane

Harlow Sculpture Walk 3/02/24

pictures: Lizzie, Suzina, Jackie, Gill

A Halstead Figure of Eight 28/01/24

photos: Lionel, Lizzie, Richard & Suzina

A bit of a Hobble 14/01/24

Stansted Stagger 2024

Start, Finish and checkpoints On the route

Hawks & Wrens 17/12/23

A linear walk through London, linking the six Nicholas Hawksmoor churches Photos: Lizzie, Ginny, Julie, Rob & Sarah

Christmas Lunch & Walk 12/12/23

photos: Des, Jackie, Lizzie

Secret Santa 3/12/23

photos: Suzina, Sean, Richard, Lizzie,Jackie, Helen, Heidi. Ann

Stansted Stagger Marshals' Walk 26/11/23

photos: Gill, Jackie, John

Hert to Hert 5/11/23

photos: Helen, Jackie, Richard, Sue

Along the sea wall 29/10/23

Autumn Ramble in East Herts 26/10/23

photos: Richard & Jackie

Blackwater Marathon 2023

Along the route The start, finish & checkpoints .. Eric's pictures photos: Amelie. Bob, Fiona, Jackie, Jane, Linda, Lizzie, Rob, Steve, Suzina, Eric

A Terling to Coggeshall Round 8/10/23

photos: Gill & Lizzie

Seven Woods 1/10/2023

photos: Ann

Beating the Bounds 30/9/2023

A walk around the parish boundary of St Michaels Church Galleywood in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the dedication of the church., and visiting stones that were placed in 1874 when the boundary was first established. The walk was split into 5 sections so that members of the…

Blackwater Marathon Marshals' Walk 17/09/23

photos: Gill & Richard

Rosemary's Kent Figure of Eight 10/09/2023

photo: Linda

STOOP 27/08/23

photos: Fiona & Jackie

Thundridge Hill Trod 20/08/2023

Nine intrepid walkers plus Nigel who led the walk today 20 August 2023. 18 miles in 3 x 6 mile sections on a warm and sunny day. Lunch at the 2.5 acre garden full of summer border flowers home of C. Melluish Esq Red kites. One adult buzzard and a Lancaster bomber at least 75 years old flew past…

Shotley Peninsula 50 12/08/2023

Along the route: Pictures from John Goody: Checkpoints: Holbrook: photos: Lizzie, Penny, Pam, Gill, Jackie, Jane, Ginny, John Goody

Alan & David's End Point Walk 06/08/23

"Some days are truly memorable and today is one of them. Alan Warrington and I are walking from Lands End to Ness Point and raising funds for the British Heart Foundation as we do so. Today our friends from Essex and Herts LDWA met us and showed us so much kindness. Firstly, we were camped last…

Reviving an old walk 06/08/2023

photos: Jackie

Quiet corner of NW Essex 3/8/23

photos: Gill & Jackie

Rayne Station Figure of Eight 30/07/23

photos:Ann, Gill & Jackie

Day at the Prom 23/07/23

photos: Gill, Rob, Lizzie, Jackie

Taking Stock 13/07/2023

Shotley Peninsula 50 Marshals' Walk 15/07/23

photos: Ginny, Heidi, Jackie, Gill

Tring Boundary Trail 08/07/23

photos: Gill

Chelmsford Centenary Circle Walk 2/7/23

pictures: Ann, Gill, Jackie & Lizzie

Herts Hobble 25/06/23

London Calling 18/06/23

photos:Gill & Lizzie

Crouch down to the Olde Dog 13/06/23

photos Lizzie & Gil

Return of The Peasants Revolt 11/06/23

Herts Hobble Marshals' Walk 4/06/2023

Elephant, Bear & Bull 100 27-29/05/2023

The Start at Moseley Rugby Club Essex and Herts Checkpoint at Norton Lindsey On the Route

Roaming around the Reservoir 9/5/23

photos: Ann & Ginny

I'm Still Standon 30/4/23

Hunting high and low for Bluebells in Kent 23/04/23

photos? Lizzie, Gill, Heidi, Ginny

Easter Stroll 8/4/23

photos:Gill

Upper Colne Amble 2/4/2023

photos: Brian & Maggie

It's Ware Again 12/03/23

photos: Gill & Jackie

Terling Walk 5/3/23

photos: Lizzie&Gill

A Winter's Trail 23/02/23

photos: Jane, Gill, Suzina, Jackie

Another Hatfield 18/02/23

Photos: Gill, Jackie, Jane, Russ & David

London's Lost Rivers 05/02/23

Thanks to Brian for a lovely walk following the course of two of London's lost rivers - the Westbourne and the Fleet Photos: Richard R., Gill B. & Jackie

AGM Walk 29/1/23

Around Letchworth 22/01/23

photos: Alex, Suzina & Jackie

Lea Valley Meander 15/01/23

Photos: Suzina, Francoise & Jackie

21st Stansted Stagger 08/01/23

Happy New Year 01/01/23

Thanks to Nigel for getting 2023 off to a good start. Happy New Year everyone

One More Outing before Christmas 18/12/22

photo credits: Helen & Suzina

Christmas Lunch & Walk 15/12/22

photo credits: Des, Gill, Lizzie & Richard

Festive Frolic & Secret Santa 11/12/22

A great turnout for our Secret Santa despite the very cold weather, which in actual fact, made it a really special ‘Festive Frolic’. Stunning frost formations on a grand day out, even though cold. The mince pie vodka at the start and mulled wine and festive refreshments at break time went…

Gosbeck Walk 4/12/22

Photo credits: Lizzie, Gill, Susan & Graham

Christmas Easy Amble 3/12/22

Fourteen walkers participated in the joint BBN/E&H Christmas Easy Amble, an 8.4-mile walk from Therfield, north Hertfordshire, taking in rolling hills and other mixed rural scenery on a cloudy, chilly but generally dry winter's day. The walk was ably led by Ian Watson. Half the group then adjourned…