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NEW RIVER, WALKS 2018

 

Five walks have been scheduled for 2018. They are of varying distance & all start at 10 am. The creation of the New River was one of the greatest engineering and mapping works of its time. The New River Company was one of the first companies in the world and certainly the first in the UK, to be substantially financed by the King. It is one of the longest-lived companies to have existed, operationally for over 300 years and as a property company to this day. 29th September this year marks the 405th anniversary of the completion of the New River when, after more than 5 years work, it gently meandered and flowed for over 40 miles along the 100 foot contour, from springs near Hertford into the 'Round Pond', an old duck pond at the top of a hill in Islington, North London. From the Round Pond, water was distributed in hollowed-out elm pipes and by water carriers to those in the City Of London fortunate enough to be able to afford a fresh water supply. It was usually fed to the ground floor of dwellings. Although it wasn't by any means a constant supply, it’s water was certainly cleaner, safer & much more convenient than that extracted from the River Thames, local wells and conduits. Today, after over 400 years, the New River is still supplying drinking water to London and, thanks to the New River Path, we can continue to enjoy walking much of this unique part of London’s industrial heritage. I do hope you can join us for at least one of our walks. Sincerely - John Polley - 07814 546772 - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Walk RouteDate
New River - from the source at Hertford to Enfield Town – led by John Polley.
Meet outside Hertford East station, Hertford, SG14 1NB. 		Sunday 22nd April 2018
New River - Enfield Town to New River Head – led by John Polley.
Meet 10 a.m. outside Crown & Horseshoes pub, Horseshoe Lane, Enfield, EN2 6PZ. 		Sunday 24th June 2018
River Lea - From Harpenden to Hatfield. About 8 miles. Led by Charles Morris. Postponed
(originally planned for Sunday 15th July 2018)
New River – a short linear walk (7 miles approx.) from the source at Hertford to Rye House for a New River Brewery tour – led by John Polley.
Meet outside Hertford East station, Hertford, SG14 1NB.
Bring your own packed lunch, but please NO NUTS (they are not permitted in the brewery for allergen reasons).
Detailed route notes 		Saturday 28th July 2018
New River - 'Whitewebbs Loop' – a short (6 miles approx.) circular walk via Myddelton House Gardens - led by Peter Baker. Sunday 7th October 2018

 

Hope to see you during 2018!

Please put the event dates above in your diaries now. Further details will be sent to our email list nearer the time (please join if not already a member - see below).

Please let walk organiser John Polley know if you will be joining us - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 07814 546 772.

Do join our 'low traffic' email list, so that you will receive updates promptly and automatically. Send a short email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you are not on our email list, please check here a day before the walk in case we have had to change any details.