Harlington and Sharpenhoe Clappers

All went well. Grey but no rain and clear so could see views. 19 of us, no problems with steep steps up. Pub ok, not phased that I had said 16 and 19 turned up! We all sat outside, food delivered reasonabLy quickly not brilliant but no complaints. Some friends of GC turned up who were local knew the walk and and smoothed out any glitches. Brilliant!

Date: 
Sunday, 17 October 2021 - 10:15am
Walk Leaders: 
Margaret Miles
Meeting Point: 
Harlington Station
Distance: 
10 miles
Maps: 
Explorer Map 193
Travel: 

Train: St Pancras International 9.23 to Harlington 10.15

Return 4 trains/hour to St Pancras

Car: M1, Junction 12 A5120 towards Flitwick and Ampthill. At first roundabout take the 2nd exit to Harlington.

Route: 

Sundon Hills, Sharpenhoe Clappers to Streatly for lunch. Pm return to Harlington Station .

Lunch: 

The Chequers Pub Streatley

Notes: 

There is one steep climb via steps (about 80) up the Sharpenhoe Clappers but there is an alternative route round the base if necessary, however this would mean missing the spectacular views

This is John Bunyan countryand the walk uses some of the Bunyan trail and some of the Icknield Way