Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones
  • Derwent House, 179 Hempstead Rd
    Watford, eng WD17 3HG

Hours

Friday:
24 Hours
Saturday:
24 Hours
Sunday:
24 Hours
Monday:
24 Hours
Tuesday:
24 Hours
Wednesday:
24 Hours
Thursday:
24 Hours

Chamber Rating

4.5 - (57 reviews)
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Read Our 57 Reviews

Chamber Rating

4.5 - (57 reviews)
39
13
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3
  • Uncle Yuen

    Visited on Public holiday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No More
    Apr 17th, 2023

  • gautam vj

    A lovely place to visit when you wish to enjoy the place all alone. Theres a walking trail that you can take which is 4 miles or bypass the trail with a 500mts (approx) of walk from the A6187, right opposite to the Thorpe Farm shop and there a resting place where you can park the car for sometime on the main road right after this farm
    Apr 11th, 2023

  • ron deacon

    Visited on Public holiday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No More
    Apr 6th, 2023

  • Steven Howard

    So good I joined!!!
    Jan 10th, 2023

  • Igor Z

    For anyone with small children or not 100% sure-footed - THE STONES ARE NOT CURRENTLY PASSABLE TO EVERYONE (early May). And the path on the southern bank of the river is very muddy and has a potentially dangerous section. I did my research and knew that it is easier in summer when water level is lower, and saw a mention of one of the stones being dislodged, making it more tricky. But the overall message was that its definitely doable. Its not. There are 3 large gaps, which you can only get across by getting wet / having to step on slippery submerged stones / using a walking stick to help swing yourself over the gap. This is advanced scrambling, and not for everyone. We walked west along the southern bank of the river, intending to cross over the stones and return to our car via the village. We could not cross. If I was on my own I might have tried it. But it was not possible for my wife and kids (6 and 3). This meant we had to return the way we came, instead of via the village. The track on the southern bank was narrow and at this time of year very muddy almost throughout, which we did not really expect from a path marked as Derwent Valley Heritage Way on the OS map. There was even a 5-6 metre section (at the entrance to Goose Nest Wood) which looked like the river bank had collapsed, and the track was literally 5 inches wide and required you to lean onto and cling to the muddy cliff next to you, otherwise you can fall straight into the river, which is deep at this point. Again, pretty hairy and not great with kids. In summary, although the river is undeniably pretty, if youre expecting a leisurely walk next to it - at this time of the year its an annoying muddy slog, and you most likely wont be able to cross over the stepping stones to make it a circular walk.
    May 2nd, 2023

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Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones is located at Derwent House, 179 Hempstead Rd in Watford, England WD17 3HG. Stepping Stones can be contacted via phone at for pricing, hours and directions.

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    Questions & Answers

    Q Where is Stepping Stones located?

    A Stepping Stones is located at Derwent House, 179 Hempstead Rd, Watford, eng WD17 3HG


    Q What days are Stepping Stones open?

    A Stepping Stones is open:
    Friday: 24 Hours
    Saturday: 24 Hours
    Sunday: 24 Hours
    Monday: 24 Hours
    Tuesday: 24 Hours
    Wednesday: 24 Hours
    Thursday: 24 Hours


    Q How is Stepping Stones rated?

    A Stepping Stones has a 4.5 Star Rating from 57 reviewers.

    Hours

    Friday:
    24 Hours
    Saturday:
    24 Hours
    Sunday:
    24 Hours
    Monday:
    24 Hours
    Tuesday:
    24 Hours
    Wednesday:
    24 Hours
    Thursday:
    24 Hours

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    Stepping Stones

    Overall Rating

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    ( 57 Reviews )
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    Uncle Yuen on Google

    image Visited on Public holiday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No More


    gautam vj on Google

    image A lovely place to visit when you wish to enjoy the place all alone. Theres a walking trail that you can take which is 4 miles or bypass the trail with a 500mts (approx) of walk from the A6187, right opposite to the Thorpe Farm shop and there a resting place where you can park the car for sometime on the main road right after this farm


    ron deacon on Google

    image Visited on Public holiday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No More


    Steven Howard on Google

    image So good I joined!!!


    Igor Z on Google

    image For anyone with small children or not 100% sure-footed - THE STONES ARE NOT CURRENTLY PASSABLE TO EVERYONE (early May). And the path on the southern bank of the river is very muddy and has a potentially dangerous section.
    I did my research and knew that it is easier in summer when water level is lower, and saw a mention of one of the stones being dislodged, making it more tricky. But the overall message was that its definitely doable. Its not. There are 3 large gaps, which you can only get across by getting wet / having to step on slippery submerged stones / using a walking stick to help swing yourself over the gap. This is advanced scrambling, and not for everyone.
    We walked west along the southern bank of the river, intending to cross over the stones and return to our car via the village. We could not cross. If I was on my own I might have tried it. But it was not possible for my wife and kids (6 and 3).
    This meant we had to return the way we came, instead of via the village. The track on the southern bank was narrow and at this time of year very muddy almost throughout, which we did not really expect from a path marked as Derwent Valley Heritage Way on the OS map. There was even a 5-6 metre section (at the entrance to Goose Nest Wood) which looked like the river bank had collapsed, and the track was literally 5 inches wide and required you to lean onto and cling to the muddy cliff next to you, otherwise you can fall straight into the river, which is deep at this point. Again, pretty hairy and not great with kids.
    In summary, although the river is undeniably pretty, if youre expecting a leisurely walk next to it - at this time of the year its an annoying muddy slog, and you most likely wont be able to cross over the stepping stones to make it a circular walk.


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