The One Where You Wished You Played More Sport…

Can you find the clues, solve the puzzles and become the We hope you enjoy this part of the Chase which will lead you along pathways and bridleways, through woodland and farmland to Nature Reserves, historic structures and some sporting venues. Good luck! Distance approx: 7 miles Trail 2-Narnia Lamppost Time approx: 3.5 hours Starting point: Narnia Lamppost and the Viaduct End point: The Campus

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Collect a letter or number from each clue. Once you Clue 1. Clue 2. have them all, mix up the letters to reveal a phrase or What is the name of the path that There is a plaque to Robert F.C. Black saying related to Garden City. used to be the railway line from on the tree. What animal can you see If you can’t find all the clues, you may still be able to Welwyn to Dunstable? on the top left of the plaque? 1st letter of the 3rd word of this 5th letter of this answer. work out the answer ! answer. Enter the woods, following the path that Get Chasing! With the information board on your right, skirts housing to your right. At the first Start this section of the chase at the footpath take the left hand path at the wooden junction, take the right hand track uphill, noticing the areas of felling that allows crossway known locally as Narnia’s Lamppost. signpost, down a fenced alley between two houses, to reach light to fall to the forest floor, This can be accessed from Bridge Road, Reddings and encouraging regeneration. Numerous Roundwood Drive or the top left hand corner of Roundwood Drive. Cross oaks now stand out more clearly. City of Trees the Campus West car park. the road straight ahead SHERRARDSPARK WOOD www.wgccityoftrees.org.uk Look at the information board near the crossway. and approach the entrance to Some of the trees in this area are Sherrardspark Wood. included in the City of Trees: Notice the tree to the Sherrardspark Wood walk. Horticultural Society right of a bench. CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF WELWYN GARDEN CITY IN 2020

Clue 3. Clue 4. Clue 5. Clue 6. What is the seed/nut of the oak tree Which tree/bush has the prickly, This seat commemorates the life and What is nailed to the post underneath called? shiny green leaves? work of Bob. What is his surname? the Centenary Walk marker? Take the 2nd letter of this answer. 5th letter of this answer. 1st letter of this answer. 3rd letter of this answer.

At the signpost, follow the orange Again, following the Centenary Walk Walk down to the bottom of the steep hill, As the path widens, you will enter an Centenary Walk marker towards Pentley route, take the middle path to over a crossway and uphill to a fork in the avenue of beech trees, known as Monks Park, then at the junction, turn left and Monkswood. Continue walking through path. Take the right hand route. Walk. Houses can be seen on both sides. continue to follow the Centenary Walk the glorious woodland, over a crossway Notice the sign saying ‘Welcome to markers. until you reach the brow of a hill. Find the Sherrardspark Wood’ on the right. Continue to the next wooden signpost wooden seat and enjoy a rest! and look to your right. There used to be an ice house at To the left of this path there was an amphitheatre (The Dell). the top of Monks Walk. This This was used for outdoor plays such as Shakespeare’s A consisted of a brick tunnel running Midsummer Night’s Dream in the 1920s and 1930s. The into the hillside and then a domed audience used to sit on the grass banks surrounding it. room where ice was collected in Sometimes the plays were interrupted by the noise of the winter and stored for later use in trains on the Welwyn Garden City – Luton railway line. the kitchens of House. Trail 2 – Narnia Lamppost and the Viaduct

Clue 7. Clue 8. Digswell Park House was built in 1805 and has a colourful history Which company has celebrated a Which insects are flying around the having been a hospital for soldiers centenary and is proud to support our clock above the back doors of the in the First World War, a local community? cricket pavilion? conference centre in the 1920s, an 1st letter of this answer. 2nd or 3rd letters of this answer. ICI company guesthouse in the 1930s, part of Sherrardswood School in the 1950s and an artists’ Cross the road and take the path to the Facing the cricket pitch, join the path on colony in the 1960s. Now it is split WGC Cricket and Bowls Clubs. the right-hand side. At the road, turn into flats. right and walk by Digswell House to find Digswell Lake was created in 1810 and Digswell Parish Church. was part of the grounds of Digswell House. The water levels are maintained by underground springs.

Clue 9. Clue 10. Clue 11. This church is named after The volunteer group that laid the new Look up to find out which season it is between February 1st and June 30th. which saint? hedge is named after which day of the week? 1st letter of this answer. 2nd letter of this answer. 8th letter of this answer. Continue walking right, along this road, which has recently been prioritised for Join the Centenary Walk route to the left pedestrians and cyclists. Walk alongside the water – keep a look out for beehives on of the 11th Century church and bear left As you leave the footpath, you’ll be able to your right! along the pathway that has sweeping see the entrance to Digswell Lake Nature parkland on the right hand side. At the Reserve on your right. Join the road. You will pass stables and paddocks on your left as you walk along the roadway towards junction with a large oak tree, take the the imposing structure of . Stand beneath the arch just beyond the 3 left fork down to the main road. Cross L new bollards. over to re-join the path, which runs alongside a newly laid hedge. To the right is Tewin Water. The gardens were designed by Humphry Repton, a diamond millionaire who Clue 12. The viaduct is Grade ll listed and was lived there in 1902. The house was a completed in 1850. It only took 2 Clue 13. Which number arch are you school between 1950 and the late years to build! It has 40 arches and is What point of interest is listed at number 2? 1990s. standing under? over 100 feet high. Apparently when rd 4th letter of the 1st word Queen Victoria opened it she was so 3 letter of the 1st word and the 6th nd of this answer. frightened by the height that she letter of the 2 word of this answer. refused to travel across it and the train carrying her had to stop and let her off Leave the car park with the information board behind you, cross the road and walk right, Enter the car park on the left and find the to proceed by road! towards the mini roundabout. Cross over New Road to the white house on the corner, information board showing the map of West Lodge, then turn left uphill, looking for signs to re-join the Centenary Walk and the WGC Centenary Walk. Take note of Bridleway, on the right. This path is known as the Digswell to Tewin Bury concrete path the description of Sir Ebenezer Howard’s – keep a look out for evidence of concrete as you enjoy a stroll through this beautiful vision behind the Garden City movement farmland, keeping to the path. After about 15 mins, you will reach a staggered crossway (this could be helpful to you later!). with several opening/closing gates. Trail 2 – Narnia Lamppost and the Viaduct

Clue 14. Clue 15. Clue 16. Clue 17. How many opening/closing gates can What do you think is stored in the Which film character goes by the What shape is the large piece of you see at this junction? tank? The blue marker on the path bridleway’s number? concrete on your right-hand side? might help! 1st letter of this answer. 3rd letter of this answer. 2nd letter of this answer. 2nd letter of this answer. Continue following the path ahead, into Cross the road and continue along the Turn right onto the track, following the woodland. Halfway up the hill, notice the Continue on up the hill and before path to a crossway with a farm track. Centenary Walk signs, and keep left to storage tank in the trees on the right. crossing the road, look at the bridleway find Tewin Bury Farm Hotel. sign on your right.

Clue 18. Clue 19. Clue 20. Clue 21. What is the name of the bar and Which animal bedroom is the best The bird hide is named after which Which species of bird likes to roost in restaurant that is opposite you, as you swimmer? woman? Tewin Bury’s reedbeds in winter? enter the complex? 1st letter of this answer. 3rd letter of her first name 5th letter of this answer. 3rd letter of this answer. for this answer. Walk along the driveway to the River Continue to the end of the driveway and Follow the signs to the Farm Shop (where Mimram. Go straight on, over 2 bridges, to turn right waking along the grass verge you might like to buy some well-earned find Tewin Bury Nature Reserve. until you reach the nature reserve on refreshment!) and notice the ‘animal your right. bedrooms’ on your left.

The golf course was built in 1975 Tewin Bury Farm Hotel used to be a Clue 22. dairy farm. In 1980 the owners (the Williams family) sold their cows to buy Looking out on your right-hand side, some land and then set up a farm which two counties look after the shop and as an experiment they Nature Reserve? advertised four rooms in the 1st letter of the middle farmhouse as guest rooms for visitors. word of this answer. These were popular and the rest is history! Continue along the verge, crossing Churchfield Road, until you see the main junction which bears left into Waterside approx 30m ahead. On the opposite side of the road there are three black metal bollards leading to a Public Bridleway. Cross here (be aware of cars travelling at speed). Follow the path all the way winding through the trees. Another chance to stop and catch your breath. If you have your dog, beware of the rabbits! Just before the path forks, look up! Trail 2 – Narnia Lamppost and the Viaduct

Top tips and things to remember Clue 23. How many balls of mistletoe are hanging from the What do we need to bring? tree in front of you? •A pencil to jot down the answer letter from each clue Sturdy shoes as you will be walking on grass and paths 1st letter of this answer. • •Snacks and drinks A sense of adventure and fun! Continue following the path. Just before you reach the • lagoon look for a right turn between the bushes. You will Parking is available – charges may apply. see the turquoise walls of the underpass. Enter and continue walking. Go through the underpass and follow Add in some time to stop relax and eat on the way. the path, crossing Crookhams and down past a laurel Some venues may be open, please check before visiting. hedge to another underpass which takes you to the centre of the Mundells roundabout. You pass Bellmont Lodge on Trails are dog friendly but they will need to be on leads at some the right and the HCPA delivery entrance on the left. points on the trails. Please observe the rules of the town and countryside and take care not to disturb any wildlife. Clue 24. Take care crossing any roads. At the entrance, what is the number of Keep an eye on the weather to make sure you are prepared. the underpass? Look out for any diversions. 2nd letter of the third number Chasers take part at their own risk. Please observe the latest government guidelines. At the third underpass, keep following signs to Bessemer Way, Digswell and the Town Centre. The fourth underpass brings you out on Bessemer Road, where you turn right and But most importantly …. walk along the pavement, passing the Crest Nicholson new development on your right. HAVE FUN AND DON’T TELL ANYONE THE ANSWERS! Turn left into Knightsfield passing Shire Park on your left and take the next left into Lyles Lane. Continue over the What are you waiting for? Get Chasing! bridge, and along Digswell Rise. Then turn left into Digswell Road until you reach the Campus. Re-join Bridge Road and you are back where you started from.

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