Spring Lane

Pass through the second kissing gate. Walk to the far end of Hubert Road and turn right into Glen Avenue. Hubert Road could be an alternative starting point to the walk and parking is available in the road.

Turn left into Cymbeline Way (Avenue of Remembrance) and walk along the verge, beside the row of cherry trees. Note the secondary woodland and a disused, overgrown gravel pit on the left.

At the roundabout cross the road carefully using the island. This is a very busy road so take care. On the other side of the road pass Spring Lane nursery on your right, a council owned tree nursery with Silver Birch and Black poplars.

Turn right down Spring Lane, pass Mill Paddock Cottage and bear to the right. A complete contrast to Cymbeline Way, the noise of the traffic disappears as you enter the quiet country lane.

The lane crosses the river Colne at a white painted Victorian bridge. Continue, passing the brick edifices of The Grist Mill on the left and The Bridge House on the right, with a field of cattle opposite.