Netwalks
What happens when you mix walking and networking?
You get a Netwalk.
Fresh air, gentle exercise, great company and potentially the chance to explore somewhere new.
Followed by coffee, cake and a chat at an independent coffee shop.
Can’t make the walk? Join us for coffee afterwards.
For everyone
Our Netwalks are a gentle stroll. Nothing too strenuous. Usually around the 2.5-3km mark.
There’s no charge to come.
Dogs welcome on all walks and at most coffee venues afterwards. Small people in pushchairs welcome too.
Bringing the community together to reduce loneliness, improve mental health and create connections.
2025 Walks
All our walks aim to depart at 10am – except August which will be 7pm.
Friday April 11th
Heartwood Bluebells
A circular walk from The Rose & Crown (who are also providing the hot drinks) in Sandridge – parking at
https://w3w.co/paints.clots.supper
Cakes courtesy of
Tuesday 13th May
Clarence Park
Meet at Verdi’s Italian Kitchen in Clarence Park (the park side, not the road side). Parking available at the park, the station and some (mind the restrictions) on street.
https://w3w.co/senior.cook.beard
SA Law are kindly sponsoring the coffee & cakes
Thursday 12th June
Victoria Playing Fields
Meet at the West Door of the Cathedral for an exploration through “The Bricky” and down to the Victoria Playing Fields.
https://w3w.co/lifted.woof.precautions
There is a plan afoot to collect a picnic from Glaze en-route. This is still being developed – sign up to the mailing list to find out more!
Wednesday 9th July
Greenwood Park
Hopefully the butterfly chalk bank will be doing its thing and if it’s too hot we can amble around the woods.
Meeting and coffee at the Lazy Llama Cafe and possibly birthday cake for Jen…
https://w3w.co/shapes.author.noting
Plenty of parking available at Greenwood Park
August – EVENING WALK
Date to be confirmed – Sopwell Ruins
With drinks at The Garibaldi afterwards
Thursday 11th September
Aylett’s Dahlia Festival
A slightly shorter walk around the fields and then into the Celebration Garden and Dahlia Festival at Aylett’s. You asked to come back so we are.
Meet at the gate to the Celebration Garden
https://w3w.co/horses.regard.flock
Cream teas and coffee in the Aylett’s tea tent afterwards
Wednesday 8th October
Shenley Park
Back for some shameless leaf kicking and hopefully glorious autumn colour. If not, we’ll just go for the cake and apple juice.
Meet at The Orchard Tea Rooms, coffee there afterwards. Ample free parking available
Thursday 13th November
Alban Way
Most likely to be at the Smallford end of the Alban Way.
The Cafe at Smallford Farm Shop is currently changing hands so once we’ve confirmed they can accommodate us, that’s the plan. We’ll keep you updated.
Friday 12th December
Topper Trail
What’s a December Netwalk without a stomp around the amazing toppers created by St Albans Postboxes?!
Start point tbc
The awesome team at Villa 2 offered to sponsor the coffee and cakes in February – apparently we were so lovely in 2024!
We’re always looking to partner with businesses to sponsor the coffee and cake at our netwalks. If you’d like to get involved, drop us an email to netwalks@thecuriousmentor.com
Want to come?
Sign up here please – so we know who to expect and to help us make sure there’s enough cake.
We’ll be setting off at 10am so please arrive a few minutes early – except in August when it’s 7pm.
If the weather is truly disgusting, there will be a shorter walk and/or a very very quick walk straight to the coffee!