Watton-at-Stone Circular walk

The rolling hills of Hertfordshire, the River Beane, and Watton.

Length	18km (11.2 miles)
OS Map	OS Landranger 166; Explorer 193 and 194
Toughness	2 out of 10.
Walk Notes	This walk is in the rolling hills of rural Hertfordshire. Lunch is at the The Boot pub in the village of Dane End. There is a short cut option late in the walk, more for those who find that they are tiring. An 800-metre section of it is along a twisting road. If you do the full walk (i.e. not the shorter ending) there's a particularly attractive stretch alongside the River Beane near the end. The George and Dragon pub in Watton's High Street is a good place to stop for tea (or a meal) while waiting for the train back. Incidentally, the town's unusual name derives from a local variety of puddingstone.
Walk Options	a) Short ending. You may shorten the walk by 3km to 15km. Section of short route is closed due to construction until 23 April 2022.
Transport	Trains go from London Kings Cross to Watton-at-Stone, journey time is 45 minutes.
Saturday Walkers Club	Take the nearest train to 9.45am from Kings Cross Station to Watton-at-Stone. If stopping at the earlier lunch stop at Benington, take the nearest train to 10.45am.
Lunch and Tea	The Boot Mundon Rd, Dane End, SG12 0LH (01920 437034). Located 7 km from the start of the walk. Open lunchtime Tue-Thu, noon-2.30pm; closed Friday; Sat-Sun noon-11pm/10.30pm. Food: Tue-Wed pre-book only. Thu noon-2pm; Sat noon-2.30pm; Sun 1-4.30pm. Closed all day Monday. (Groups please phone to book.) The Bull 113 High St, Watton-at-Stone, SG14 3SB (01920 831032) The George and Dragon 82 High St, Watton-at-Stone, SG14 3TA (01920 830285) The Lordship Arms Whempstead Road, Benington, SG2 7BX. (01438 869665) Snack menu, baguettes etc. served noon - 2pm. Located 4 km from the start of the walk. ~~The Rest & Welcome Haultwick, SG11 1JF (01920 438323)~~ - closed The Robin Hood Ware Road, Tonwell, SG12 0HN. (01920 463352) Food served noon - 2pm. For groups larger than 6, please phone ahead. Located 12.5 km from the start of the walk. The Waggon and Horses 1 High Street, Watton-at-Stone, SG14 3ST (01920 830830) - closed

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By Train	Out (not a train station) Back (not a train station)
By Car	Start SG14 3HF Map Directions
Amazon	OS Explorer 193 OS Explorer 194
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