About Jamie & Ben !
We walk and walk and walk...
- In various parts of the UK (London, Hertfordshire, Essex, Surrey, Bedfordshire)
- In warm parts of Europe (Portugal, Greece)
- Circular in nature
- Around 8-12km in length
We highlight rest stops on our walks for contemplative thought, relaxation and a light picnic and a quick drink.
Questions? Route comments? You can reach us at hello@jamieandben.com
Below is our 'Key,' a guide to help you make the most of your walking experiences. Based on our completed tours, we notice that some walks have distinct features or points of interests, and can be best enjoyed under specific conditions and during particular times of year.
☀️ = Sunny (Bright and warm weather)
🌦️ = All Weather (A mix of sun, cloud or rain, suitable for varied or cooler conditions)
🌸 = Flora (Blooming flowers and blossoms)
🍁 = Leafy (Scenic beauty of leaves in forests or woodlands)
🌿 = Plants (Plants and herbs foraging and appreciation - if in doubt, leave it out)
🍄 = Fungi (Fungi foraging and appreciation - if in doubt, leave it out)
🐦 = Birds (Observing birds in sanctuaries, hides, ponds or skies)
🏔️ = Scenic (Elevated landscapes and expansive views)
🏰 = Place of Interest (Estate, house or gardens)
🍎 = Picnic (Tables or benches for lunch or a relaxing break – always bring a mat!)
🍵 = Café (Takeaway tea, coffee or hot chocolate)
🍺 = Drink (Pub stop-off for a refreshing beverage or a pint of something or other...)
526 km
118:05 h
Recent Activity
- Jamie & Ben !November 16, 2025
Our Rating: 8/10 (autumn 2025 = an exceptional year for fungi, an old classic, guaranteed wonderful views)
- Jamie & Ben !October 3, 2025
Our Rating: 8/10 (marshy lagoon, natural beauty all around, amazing views of flamingoes and parasailing)
- Jamie & Ben !August 23, 2025
Our Rating: 8/10 (a former quarry and underground mining makes for a diverse and interesting hike, bucolic views, a pub midway)
- Jamie & Ben !July 30, 2025
Our Rating: 8/10 (Walkable from Palmers Green station, weaving through multiple parks, lots of nature, great exercise!)
- Jamie & Ben !July 19, 2025
Our Rating: 6.5/10 (Very easy paths and signposting, only a few bench rest points, quite flat then a little bit hilly, much of the scenery was a bit same-y (no great views except for the Herstmonceux castle with its beautiful flower garden), saw a kingfisher, great pub stops especially the Bull's Head
- Jamie & Ben !June 14, 2025
Our Rating: 7/10 (Unusual for us to do an A-B walk! Wonderful sunny weather, lots of colourful boat houses, greenery and birds all around - a good one to get up the step count, with 2 pubs in-between: The Jolly Fisherman, Fish & Eels)
- Jamie & Ben !May 29, 2025
Our Rating: 9/10 (Breathtaking craggy views across one of the best National Trust's sites in Devon, looks challenging but very straightforward, lots of bench rest points with a scenic view, apparently a nice tea room on site)
- Jamie & Ben !May 28, 2025
Our Rating: 8/10 (Descending the hill from our recommended campsite - Warcombe Farm - through a country lane full of foxgloves, amazing surfers gathering at the beach, sunbathing galore, rock pooling and climbing - all are encouraged... With a refreshing glass of something when you reach Woolacombe again
- Jamie & Ben !March 9, 2025
Our Rating: 7.5/10 (An old favourite, lovely in the sunny weather, lots of birds by Amwell Nature Reserve - spectacular bird watching - bring your binoculars!, a few bench rest points by the canal, even woodland - making it a very easygoing walk - sorry to skimp on the photos... was video-ing instead!)
Jamie & Ben ! went for a hike.
July 27, 2025
This charming little walk takes you through several parks and a nature reserve in our area of North London. For those of you wondering, the emojis indicate Jamie's views on the characteristics of the walk (they're not just random!). The Mushroom indicates foraging opportunities, the bird is for good bird watching, the beer indicates the route has a pub within easy access, the tea means there's a café....
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6.31km
4.9km/h
70m
40m
Our Rating: 7.5/10 (an old favourite in the autumn - fungi explosion especially parasol mushrooms, very scenic and undulating, deer-spotting, and of course a bench rest point at the start point to do up your walking boots!)
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