Getting There
Sat Nav: HP3 8SH
Leave the M1 at Junction 8 and merge onto the A414, signed Hemel Hempstead.
At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A414.
At the next roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A4147, signed St Albans. Pass the Three Horseshoes PH and turn right at the signpost to Bedmond (Bedmond Road).
Continue on this road until you reach Pimlico.
Enter Pimlico, and the Swan PH is on the left hand side with the car park entrance just after the pub.
Walkers are welcome to use the car park, but if you don't intend to use the pub do ask permission from the landlady.
Return to M1 Junction 8
Turn right out of the car park to rejoin Bedmond Road, and continue to the T-junction where you turn left onto the A4147, signed Hemel Hempstead.
At the roundabout take the A414, signed Motorways M1, M10 Hatfield and the North.
At next roundabout, take the 2nd exit to rejoin the motorway.
Pimlico – The Swan Public House
Walk length: just over a mile
Leave the car park and turn left onto the road, and after a few metres turn right up some steps at the Public Footpath sign.
After a 10 minute walk on a broad path between fenced land, you emerge into a large field. Continue with the hedgerow to your left. You will see a wireless station beyond the hedge to the left and just after this is a waymarker. Continue straight on, and admire the spectacular views from here. This path leads you to Hyde Farm, which is a good place to turn around and retrace your steps to The Swan.
Facilities
The Swan is open all day. Well-behaved dogs are welcome in this welcoming traditional pub. Bar food and snacks served. Outside seating and children's play area. Three resident dogs, all friendly.
Useful Links
The Swan, Pimlico
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