Stevenage Walking Festival
Stevenage Walking Festival is taking place from 3 to 11 May and here you can find a timetable of events with something to suit almost all abilities.
The below timetable is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, or to download the brochure, with timetable, please check the North Hertfordshire Ramblers website.
Saturday 3 May
| Walk | Description | Meet | Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short - 4 miles | An easy paced walk from the showground to Shephalbury Park, returning through Peartree Park, Fairlands lakes, and Whomerley Wood | 9:30am Stevenage Showground |
Carol Stokes 07813 800874 |
| Dog Friendly Walk - 5 miles | A walk around Weston. Well behaved dogs welcome. | 10am at The Cricketers, 4 Damask Green Road, Weston. SG4 7DA | Mark Brumwell 07887 562917 |
Sunday 4 May
| Walk | Description | Meet | Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long - 10.7 miles | A circular rural walk from Ayot Green to Wheathampstead and Ayot St. Lawrence. | 9:30am Stevenage Showground 10am Start: Ayot Green by the Waggoner pub. AL6 9AA GR: TL122139 |
Gabriela Lovelace 07788 505045 |
| Active Travel Day | A day to celebrate being on the move and being active. A day out for the family to explore Fairlands Valley Park and get the opportunity to take part in activities, complete a family orienteering trial and have lots of fun. The route can be accessed by walking, cycling, and is wheelchair and pushchair accessible | Costello’s Café Fairlands Valley Park 11am to 3pm |
Borough Leisure Team leisure@stevenage.gov.uk |
| Evening History Walk | Agricultural Stevenage, visiting the sites of old farms and various other places associated with farming. Numbers limited. Must be booked in advance. Call Carol Stokes on 07813 800874. | 6:30pm The Mulberry Tree (formerly The White Lion), 60 High Street, Stevenage, SG1 3EA. | Hugh Madgin |
Monday 5 May
| Walk | Description | Meet | Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium - 6.5 miles | A rural morning walk from Sacombe to Burr’s Green, Chelsings Tributary and Lowgate Lane, returning via Sacombe Green. Dogs accepted on leads only. |
9:30am Stevenage Showground etc. 10am Start at Sacombe Church, Church Lane, SG12 0JJ. W3W slowly.wonderfully.turned | Dave Ashby Mobile (daytime only) 07948 450589 |
| Health Walk - 4.3 miles | A walk to Aston End through Hazel Park, returning to Fairlands Valley Park. | 10am Costello’s Café Fairlands Valley Park |
Carole Willsher 07778 877814 |
| Evening History Walk | Agricultural Stevenage, visiting the sites of old farms and various other places associated with farming. Numbers limited. Must be booked in advance. Call Carol Stokes on 07813 800874. | 6:30pm The Mulberry Tree (formerly The White Lion), 60 High Street, Stevenage, SG1 3EA. | Hugh Madgin |
Tuesday 6 May
| Walk | Description | Meet | Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short - 3.5 miles | Benington to Hebing End. Field paths and meadows. | 9:30am Stevenage Showground (opp Lamex Football Ground) for car sharing to start. | Peter Ingram-Tedd 01438 226436 |
| Health Walk | Meet outside Bedwell Community Centre, join us for a free cuppa after the walk in the Community Café. | 10am meet for 10:15am start. Bedwell Community Centre, Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage SG1 1NA. | healthwalks.cms @hertfordshire.gov.uk 01992 555888 |
Wednesday 7 May
| Walk | Description | Meet | Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health walk | A 30-minute gentle warm up walk. | 9:45am for a 10am start at Costello’s Café, Fairlands Valley Park. | Carole Willsher 07778 877814 |
| Health Walk | A one-hour brisk step-out walk | 10:15am for a 10:30am start at Costello’s Café Fairlands Valley Park |
Carole Willsher 07778 877814 |
| Evening Dog Friendly - 4 miles | Evening walk from the pub. Well behaved dog’s welcome. | 6pm George and Dragon, High Street, Graveley, SG4 7LE. | Wendy Graham 07801 835524 |
| Stevenage Football Club Walk, Mass Health Walk | First Steps/Grade 1: A gentle stroll around the stadium on paved paths, some slopes. Up to 30 minutes Grade 2: A gentle walk to showgrounds, along paved paths. Steep incline. Up to 45 minutes Grade 3: A brisk walk, along paved paths, and grass to showgrounds and beyond. Steep incline. Up to 60 minutes. |
Meet at The Lamex Stadium, Stevenage Football Club at 5:30pm for a 6pm start. Refreshments available. | Hertfordshire Health Walk Team 01992 555888 or healthwalks.cms @hertfordshire.gov.uk |
Thursday 8 May
| Walk | Description | Meet | Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health walk - 5 miles | A walk towards the south of Stevenage and back to Fairlands Valley. | 10:00am Costello’s Café, Fairlands Valley Park SG2 0BL. | Peter Ansell 07818 446551 |
| Short walk - 2 miles | Young People's opportunity. A walk and talk for young people to speak around career choices and opportunities within Stevenage and STEM. | 12:30pm meet outside Geek Retreat, Mulberry House, Park Place Plaza, Stevenage Town Centre, SG1 1BF. | SBC Leisure Team leisure@stevenage.gov.uk |
| Health Walk | Meet outside Stevenage library at and stay with us afterwards for a free cuppa – donations welcome. | Meet outside the library at Southgate, Town Centre, Stevenage SG1 1HD at 1:45pm for a 2pm start | Hertfordshire Health Walk Team 01992 555888 or healthwalks.cms @hertfordshire.gov.uk |
Friday 9 May
| Walk | Description | Meet | Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short walk - 3.5 miles | Knebworth | 10:00am Knebworth Recreation Ground, Watton Rd, Knebworth, SG3 6AJ. | Clare Hancock 07970 825863 |
| Short walk - 2 miles | Young People's opportunity. A walk and talk for young people to speak around career choices and opportunities within Stevenage and STEM. | 12:30pm meet outside Geek Retreat, Mulberry House, Park Place Plaza, Stevenage Town Centre, SG1 1BF. | SBC Leisure Team leisure@stevenage.gov.uk |
Saturday 10 May
| Walk | Description | Meet | Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog Friendly - 5 miles | A walk around Preston. Well behaved dog’s welcome. | 10.00am Red Lion, The Green, Preston, SG4 7UB. | Wendy Graham 07801 835524 |
| Red Shed (Dementia Friendly Walk) | A one-hour walk in Fairlands Valley Park. This walk is designed to be suitable for individuals living with dementia, accompanied by their carers. The walk will include refreshments. Toilet facilities will be available. | 11:30am. The Red Shed Garden, Bedwell Crescent SG1 1NJ. | Info.theredshed @gmail.com 07788 725110 |
Sunday 11 May
| Walk | Description | Meet | Leaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium - 5 miles | A rural walk from The Rusty Gun to Preston and back, with the option of a drink in the pub after the walk. | 9.30am Meet: Stevenage Showground for car sharing to start of walk. 10.00am Start: The Rusty Gun, Chapelfoot, SG4 7PG. | David Cattell 07970 996063 |
| Medium - 6 miles | Led by Stag Walkers, a Ramblers group for walkers in their 20s, 30s and a bit beyond. The route goes through bluebell woods to the Beane valley. Bring food and drink for a snack/lunch break. Dogs welcome on a lead | 10.30am St Nicholas Park, Pilgrims Way, Stevenage SG1 4PT. Free parking. Bus SB2 from Stevenage Interchange to Canterbury Way / Pilgrims Way (5 min walk). | Al Maceachern For more details: meetup.com/stagwalkers or email stagwalkers@gmail.com |