Thursday 2nd October Where Julius Caesar marched 6.5 miles Led by John Dixon

Meeting at two different locations, the cricket club car park walkers set off across the pitch and through the woods to meet with walkers who were parked in the Nomansland common car park.
Both groups joined up a John D took the lead on towards the Elephant & Castle pub, unfortunately to early to call in for some well earned early morning refreshment.

Passing the Elephant & Castle

Some road walking brought us to Aldwickbury Golf Club, skirting the perimeter we walked through a field of sheep where some shearing had taken place, with a lot of wool just left stacked on the floor.

 A well earned coffee break was taken with views of Marshals Heath in the distance.

 Pushing on, we stopped of at St Helen’s church for a look inside and the impressive lead clad steeple.

Members looking round inside the church & Geoff outside

 

The 2 Tonys considering a job advert

 

Through Wheathampstead, turning onto the track walking us along the river Lea towards Marford Farm.
Walking along Devils Dyke, we turned and headed back towards Wheathampstead, crossing the road we were now on our way back to the car park for the end of a very enjoyable walk.

Hilary, Kate, Cathy, Lynn & Geoff sitting with John D & Torunn standing.

Many walkers took the opportunity to have their picnic lunch overlooking the cricket club on a pleasant October afternoon.    Regards    Anthony Price