This walk will lead us to Ayot St Lawrence, a pretty village and home of George Bernard Shaw (Shaws Corner is a NT property)

So meet at E. Croydon by 9.15 for the 9.33 Thameslink Bedford train to Harpenden. 3 stops beyond zone 6. £14.50 or less with freedom passes, Network cards or other railcards. (We return from Harpenden)

It will be about 11 miles with a possibility of a slightly shorter route back, but not too hilly. Best bring a packed lunch, but there is a lovely old pub, The Brocket Arms in the village. Don’t forget NT passes if you want to visit the house.

Return trains from Harpenden at 08; 22; 38 & 52 past the hour, journey of 56 minutes.