A relaxed walk in Hertfordshire [weekend]

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A relaxed loop walk in Hertfordshire from Leighton Buzzard station, within easy reach from London (map here).

The leader doesn't know much about the area, so we can all chip in with information :D The walk will mostly follow the Grand Union Canal walk North to then loop back with the Greensand Ridge Walk and along the River Ouzel.

The walk is about 16km/10miles with less than 200m ascent. The aim for the day is to have a relaxed stroll, chatting and taking it easy. If you're into keeping a certain pace this walk might not be for you. If you're booking train tickets, I suggest an open return as we may finish sooner than the time indicated below.

Important Note: the walk may be cancelled with short notice depending on weather. Should this happen and should you still want to go (perhaps having made a train booking) please contact the leader for the route. The leader is flying in the country from Italy to the UK. At the moment there are no quarantine requirements however this could change. Also, please take this into account when deciding to join the event.

Please note that the event at the moment allows 5 people + leader just in case guidelines should change. However the number may be increased in the days before the event so do sign up if there is a waiting list.

Photo credits: all photos licenced CC BY-SA2.0. Photos by Philip Jeffrey (also main event photo), Nigel Cox, Robin Webster, Philip Jeffrey, Philip Jeffrey, M J Richardson.

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COVID-19 - IMPORTANT: Please read the following before you sign up to this event:

• Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are extremely mild, or who lives or is in a support bubble with someone showing symptoms, is asked not to attend. This is in line with the government’s coronavirus advice.
• All are required to practice social distancing – staying 2m (not 1m) apart at all times, including the lunch stop.
• Unfortunately, there won’t be any planned pub / café stops en route or at the end, and please don’t share sweets or snacks with others – we’re sorry!
• Please bring your own hand sanitising gel for your own use throughout the day. Use of face coverings is at your own choice, but please bring one with you just in case it's needed. 
• Each person should only attend one OutdoorLads event a week. (Leaders excepted on events if they are leading.)
• On walks, one person to hold open gates and allow everyone to walk through – so minimising surfaces that multiple people touch. 
• Be aware that opportunities for toilet stops may be minimal if facilities are closed.
• Please, please cancel at your earliest opportunity if you are unable to attend or are unwell, so that we can allow others to take up these valuable event spaces.
• Much as it's difficult - no handshakes or hugs!

COVID-19: Participation Statement

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