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HARPENDEN Harpenden Common is TOWN COUNCIL a place of natural scenic Closer to the Community beauty providing residents To wn Hall and visitors alike with an Information Point unsurpassed amenity and recreational resource. Harpenden Common Welcome to Harpenden Harpenden Location Common Harpenden is situated in Hertfordshire between the city Harpenden Town Council With 3 colour coded walking of St Albans and Luton. Harpenden Common stretches alongside the A1081 (St Albans Road) for almost 2 miles Common wants your visit to the trails to explore, a permissive Common to be a memorable circular horseride, picnic area, from the Town Centre southwards. and enjoyable one. the opportunity to watch a This leaflet will help you to game of cricket or football or Public Transport find your way around and have a go on the dodgems at Bus: Services 321and HA1. Call Traveline on: 0871 200 22 33 discover the unique features the various visiting fairs; there Train: Nearest station is Harpenden on the Thameslink Line. of this open space. is plenty for everyone to see Call National Rail Enquiries on: 08457 48 49 50 and do! National Cycle Route: Route 6 Contact: Harpenden Town Council Town Hall, Leyton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2LX Tel: 01582 768278 Fax: 01582 760026 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.harpenden.gov.uk Designed by Splatt Design, Harpenden. 01582 712251. www.splattdesign.co.uk

Printed on 80% recycled, FSC accredited paper. Please recycle after use. Visitor Information Car Parking Car parking is available at several designated locations on the Common. Parking is free of charge although there are time restrictions at the Leyton Road and Baa Lambs car parks. There are numerous pay and display car parks in Greater Harpenden Town Centre that are signposted. Spotted Visitors are requested not to park on the Common verges. Woodpecker Byelaws Harpenden Common is governed by a set of byelaws which helps everyone to respect, protect & enjoy the Common. Displayed on various notice boards around the Common, visitors are asked to comply with the byelaws at all times. Harpenden Common is patrolled by Harpenden Town Council staff for your safety and enjoyment. Should you see a problem on Harpenden Common then please call: Harpenden Town Council on 01582 768278 (Mon – Fri office hours only, answer phone at all other times). If you need to report a crime or incident please contact Oak Leaf Hertfordshire Police on 0845 33 00 222 or 999 in an emergency. Golf Please be aware that part of Harpenden Common is used as a golf course. Watch out for golfers at all times. Members of the public are free to roam on and across the course with the exception of the Jockey Field which is in private ownership. Please keep to the marked public footpath through this area.

Sycamore Leaf Dogs Please keep dogs under close control on the golf course Harebell and on leads around Southdown Ponds. Please use the dog waste bags and bins provided.

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