Timeline
12:19
Walk the Six Hills Common to see the largest surviving Roman barrow group in England. The afternoon light is soft and the site is quiet before the evening rush.
13:19
Head to Six Hills Brewing. It is a 27-minute walk from the hills. Use the time to explore the brewery space and get your bearings in the area.
14:19
Grab a drink at The Chequers. This proper traditional local is just a 10-minute walk from the brewery. It is open from 12:00 on Sundays, so you will find a friendly atmosphere and a pint ready while you wait for the final light.
15:19
Return to Six Hills for the golden hour. The sun sets toward the SW around 16:19. The barrows stand in silhouette against the fading light, offering a quiet, reflective end to the walk.
Local tip
The Chequers is open Su-Th from 12:00 to 23:00. If you are visiting on a Friday or Saturday, it stays open until 01:00.
Check before you go
- The Chequers opens at 12:00 on Sundays. Plan your arrival at the brewery and pub accordingly.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Stevenage (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).