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Bourne End Heritage Walk

London Road, Bourne End, Hertfordshire, HP1 2RH

  • Multiple dates available
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Walk / Tour

A 2 hour walk through the Village and surrounding areas to discover how this small settlement developed from pre-Roman to modern times and how it has been shaped by its people and geography, including important road, canal and railway links.

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The Anchor public House Bourne End

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Little Heath Lane Canal Bridge Bourne End

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St John the Evangelist Bourne End

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Boxmoor Trust Right of Pasture Badge

Nestled in the valley between Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead along the A4251 (formerly A41-the Roman Akeman Steet), Bourne End is a village shaped by its ancient chalk stream, the Bulbourne, its people and its rich history. This heritage walk follows roads, footpaths, and the Grand Union Canal, revealing the stories, buildings and characters that have left their mark.

Timings

Thursday 17 September:
14.00pm - 16.00pm
Sunday 20 September:
11.30am - 13.30pm

Location & directions

London Road, Bourne End, Hertfordshire, HP1 2RH

Directions:
The walk begins at The Anchor pub, walking up towards Westbrook Hay School and onto land cared for by the Boxmoor Trust.
Contact on day:
Sandra Jenkins
Telephone number:
+447942321901

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Book via Eventbrite UK https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/berkhamsted-heritage-open-days-bourne-end-heritage-walk-tickets-1989332571272
Booking website:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk
Booking opens:
17 Aug 2026 09:00 AM
Booking closes:
19 Sep 2026 05:00 PM

Accessibility details

The walk takes place across country lanes, tow paths and narrow foot paths. There is one up-hill stretch. Stout walking shoes are recommended and people should carry a bottle of water. This walk in not suitable for people with mobility issues or wheelchairs. Refreshments and toilets are available in the Anchor public house.

Additional information

The walk begins at the Anchor public house on London Road, Bourne End, Hemel Hempstead. This venue is accessible by public transport from Hemel Hempstead or Berkhamsted. We will discover the remnants of local industries, the mysterious Bourne Gutter, the site of the 1945 Bourne End rail crash, a tragedy that transformed railway safety, the fascinating tale of Peter the Wild boy, the enduring influence of the Boxmoor Trust, the Village Hall celebrating its centenary and St John's Church and its history, plus much more.

Max number of people:
12
Estimated duration:
2 hour(s)

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