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Ricky Road Guest House Ltd
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Ricky Road Guest House Ltd

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51.655°N, 0.411°W
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The hum of North Watford fades surprisingly fast once you're tucked into the garden behind this homely guest house, where a neat camping pod offers an unexpectedly peaceful night just minutes from junction 19.

This one's for practical folk who want a soft landing near the M25 corridor — work travellers looking for something cheaper than a hotel, families visiting relatives in Hertfordshire, or anglers drawn to the clutch of well-stocked waters scattered across the Colne Valley, including Croxley Hall Fisheries and the lakes at Carpenders Park. The pod suits couples or solo guests after a simple, self-contained base; the guest house itself has rooms if you'd rather have a proper bed and breakfast setup.

Facilities aren't listed in detail, so it's best to ask ahead about specifics — showers, power points, kitchen access. Dogs are welcomed by arrangement, and campfires are a check-on-arrival situation depending on conditions. Open all year, so it works for those awkward midweek stopovers or last-minute overnights when everything else is booked solid. Quiet, functional, no-frills — exactly what some trips need.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
25°C
Mostly clear
8 mph
42%
7-Day Outlook
Today
25° / 14°
0%
Tue
29° / 17°
0%
Wed
35° / 17°
0%
Thu
25° / 18°
22%
Fri
23° / 14°
2%
Sat
24° / 16°
6%
Sun
27° / 16°
5%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

48 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Ebury Way

Follows a disused railway line between Rickmansworth and Watford, offering a flat, traffic-free path perfect for families, buggies, and dogs. Smooth surfaces make for easy walking alongside the River Colne, with plenty of wildlife spotting opportunities including kingfishers and herons. The gentle, linear route passes through meadows and woodland, ideal for a leisurely stroll or cycle without challenging terrain. Great escape from urban Watford with convenient access points along the way.

Walking routeLocal network
1.95 km from campsite

LOOP link to Moor Park Underground

Connects to Moor Park Underground station through mixed woodland and open parkland with gentle gradients throughout. Suitable for families and pushchairs on firm paths, though some sections can be muddy after rain. Dogs welcome and often seen off-lead in park areas. Perfect for a quick leg-stretch between trains or a peaceful escape from the Metropolitan line, with mature trees and occasional views across the Colne Valley.

Walking routeRegional network
3.43 km from campsite
Operator: Three Rivers District Council
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Croxley Green Boundary Walk

Loops around the edge of Croxley Green village through a mix of canal towpath, meadows and residential paths. Mainly flat with firm surfaces on most sections, though some meadow stretches can get muddy after rain. Suitable for older children who can manage 4 miles, but tight stiles and uneven bits make it tricky for buggies. Dogs welcome throughout. Offers a proper sense of the village's edges, from Grand Union Canal views to open green spaces, perfect for locals wanting to explore their patch.

Walking routeLocal network
2.53 km from campsite
Route length: 6.3 km
Operator: Croxley Green Residents Association

London LOOP (Section 14)

Walking routeRegional network
3.83 km from campsite
Operator: Tfl
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Merry Hill Circular Footpath

Walking routeLocal network
3.74 km from campsite

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Fisheries within 10 km

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