Welcome to The Ridgeway

The Ridgeway is a long-distance footpath that stretches for 87 miles from Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire to Avebury in Wiltshire. The section of the Ridgeway that passes through Hertfordshire is particularly scenic, offering walkers stunning views of the Chiltern Hills and the surrounding countryside. The route follows the ancient trackway that has been used by travellers for over 5,000 years, making it one of the oldest roads in Britain.

The Hertfordshire section of the Ridgeway is approximately 15 miles long and takes walkers through some of the county's most picturesque villages and countryside. The route starts at the village of Tring and passes through the Ashridge Estate, a National Trust property that is home to a variety of wildlife and rare plants. The trail then continues through the Chiltern Hills, offering walkers stunning views of the surrounding countryside before reaching the village of Ivinghoe.

The Ridgeway is a popular destination for walkers and hikers, offering a challenging but rewarding experience for those who undertake the journey. The Hertfordshire section of the trail is particularly scenic, with its rolling hills, picturesque villages, and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a beginner, the Ridgeway is a must-visit destination for anyone who loves the great outdoors.

Local Weather

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Wind: 10.3 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Braund	Greenbank Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4FS 1923223785 School Website
The Orchard Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Sutton	Gammons Lane Watford Hertfordshire WD24 5JW 1923672280 School Website
Beechfield School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gillian Jackson	Gammons Lane Watford Hertfordshire WD24 5TY 1923221269 School Website
Cassiobury Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Cooper	Bellmount Wood Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3PE 01923222782 School Website
Nascot Wood Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Christina Singh	Nascot Wood Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4YS 01923238784 School Website
Nascot Wood Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Ms Pam Scragg	Nascot Wood Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4YT 01923239653 School Website
Cassiobury Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jenny Sherry	Bellmount Wood Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3PD 01923232411 School Website
Cherry Tree Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Cheska Tyler	Berry Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD24 6ST 1923245490 School Website
Kingsway Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Jo Beale	Briar Road Watford Hertfordshire WD25 0JH 01923672583 School Website
Kingsway Infants School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Deborah Knights	North Approach Watford Hertfordshire WD25 0ES 01923675005 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Watford North Bushey Mill Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7DS 1.34 Miles

Watford Junction Station Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1EU 1.38 Miles

Garston Garston Lane, Garston, Hertfordshire, WD25 9RT 1.86 Miles

Watford High Street 182 Watford High Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2NW 2.09 Miles

Kings Langley Station Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 8LF 2.20 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Taylors Executive Travel 01923 640006 30 Courtlands Dr, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4HT 0.10 Miles
The Watford Taxi Company 01923 640006 30 Courtlands Drive, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4HT 0.10 Miles
Nrh Executive Cars 07850 065353 81 Leaford Crescent, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 5GQ 0.49 Miles
Hadley Chauffeuring Services 01923 894700 395 North Western Av, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 5NX 0.54 Miles
Watford-Taxi 07743 980634 137 Brett Place, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 6HT 0.63 Miles
Midway Chauffeur Services Ltd 07831 239571 9 Halifax Cl, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7GG 0.82 Miles
Easy Limos 07766 687088 Saint Albans Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 5BN 1.06 Miles
Am Cars Private Hire 07884 391194 98 Briar Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0HP 1.09 Miles
Kingswood Cars 01923 662233 89B North Approach, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0EL 1.27 Miles
Aa United Taxis 01923 252525 Watford Junction Railway Station/Station Rd, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1EU 1.35 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wd24 Goodwood P.O Watford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cassiobury Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dowding Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stratford Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Watford P.O No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Leavesden Green P.O No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cassiobury Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingswood P.O No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wd4 Hunton Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cunningham Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Canterbury Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Imperial Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Imperial Way Meter Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
St Albans Road/Essex Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Manor View Practice At Callowland	141A Leavesden Road Watford WD24 5DG
The Elms Surgery 01923 224203	38 The Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD17 4NT
North Approach Surgery 01923 223178	95 North Approach Watford Hertfordshire WD25 0EL
Sheepcot Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	6 Cunningham Way Leavesden Watford WD25 7NL
Sheepcot Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	6 Cunningham Way Leavesden Watford WD25 7NL

Local Stores

St Albans Road
160-162 St Albans Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD24 4AE
01923 228490
Store Website
1.13 miles

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SPAR Abbots Langley
SPAR
28 Schoolmead
Abbots Langley
WD5 0LA
01923 265693
Store Website
1.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Park Veterinary Centre
256 Cassiobury Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3PA 01923 223321 Website 0.61 miles
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Medivet 24 Hour Watford
237 St. Albans Road Watford Hertfordshire WD24 5BP 01923 243429 24hour.watford@medivet.co.uk Website 1.10 miles
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Avenues Veterinary Clinic
The Avenues Veterinary Clinic 22 Garston Lane Watford Hertfordshire WD25 9QJ 01923 894 274 avenuesvets@live.co.uk Website 1.74 miles
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The Park Veterinary Clinic
9 Katherine Place Leavesden Watford Hertfordshire WD5 0BT 01923 681261 1.82 miles

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Selix Vets
71 High Street End Terrace Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0AD 07879 827953 spinonelocum@virginmedia.com Website 1.99 miles
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Medivet Croxley Green
1 Barton Way Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 3PA 01923 710382 croxley.green@medivet.co.uk Website 2.18 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Cassiobury Park And Grand Union Canal
This Short Hertfordshire Walk Explores Watford's Cassiobury Park Along With A Section The Grand Union Canal. Cassiobury Park Is The Largest Public Open Space In Watford Comprising Of Over 190 Acres Of Green Space Stretching From Watford Town Centre To Woodland And Countryside To The West Of The Town. WD18 7LG 1.33 miles The Car Park Is Signposted From The Centre Of Town And Rickmansworth Road With Brown Tourist Information Signs.

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Sarratt
A Gentle, Flat Walk Through And Around The Historic Village Of Sarratt, In Hertfordshire. Sarratt Sits In An Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Surrounded By Fields Which Go Down To The Chess Valley Riverbed. WD3 6AS 3.07 miles Sarratt Is Located In The County Of Hertfordshire, Two Miles North-East Of The Town Of Chorleywood, Five Miles North-West Of The Major Town Of Watford, And 20 Miles North-West Of London. Sarratt Lies Just South-East Of The Buckinghamshire Border.

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Hyde Lane
1 Hyde Ln Frogmore 4.50 miles

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Ruislip Woods
Large Woodland. Lots Of Routes To Walk, Comes Out At Ruislip Lido. There Are Many Entrances. Ruislip Woods 5.55 miles It'S Probably Worth Checking The Website And Figuring Out Which Way You'D Like To Enter

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Stanmore Country Park
Lovely Views Over London. Circular Walk And Woodland/Pasture Walk. Nature Trail And Good Pathways. 2 Wood Ln 5.70 miles

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St Albans French Bulldog Walk
We Meet The Last Sunday Of The Month, Every Month At 2Pm For A Walk Where All The Frenchies Can Run And Play As A Group. For Further Information Please Go To The Link To Our Facebook Group 39 St Michael'S St Lancashire 5.91 miles Walk Around Verulamium Park With Other French Bulldogs

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Weather Forecast

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