Barbed wire, a castle, a windmill and Eric Morecambe

An unusual corner of the Herts/Beds borders, taking in a variety of features unique to the area.

The group will be split into two distinct groups, each with a maximum size of thirty, to allow more OutdoorLads to enjoy this popular walk. 

We will set off from Luton Airport Parkway Station and walk uphill to Someries Castle, a 15th Century example of an early brick built Manor House, constructed on the site of a Norman castle. From there we will skirt around the back of the perimeter fence at Luton Airport before passing through a number of small villages to the East of Luton.

We'll pause at a windmill that sits at the top of a ridge on the Chiltern Hills before heading south along the Chiltern Way towards Peter's Green and the disused Welwyn to Leighton Buzzard railway line. We'll follow the line back towards Luton Airport, passing the back of the Luton Hoo estate with its landscaped lake on the River Lea. Finally, we'll pass the ironwork silhouette tribute to the well known Harpenden-based comedian, a life-long fan of Luton Town Football Club.

Here is an approximate map of the route: https://osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/osmaps/route/10420911/luton-airport

For those coming by car, details of the carpark, which should cost around £3, can be found here: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/parking-in/luton/luton-airport-parkway-station/…;

For those coming by train, there currently appears to be a 9.21 train from St.Pancras that arrives just before 10am, subject to any future timetable changes. Further details can be found here: https://ticket.thameslinkrailway.com/search 

Photos: Rob Hughes, and used by OutdoorLads with full permission. 

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