Chilterns Weekend Walkers

Chilterns Weekend Walkers Group

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Overview

We will walk to:
Ivinghoe Beacon, Bridgewater monument (stopping briefly for toilets at the NT visitor centre), Church farm cafe on the edge of Aldbury (where we will stop for a drink and toilets), Across Stocks golf club, stop for packed lunch on logs in woods at Aldbury Nowers nature reserve, walk on to Pitstone Hill, Pitstone windmill (one of the oldest post mills in the country, thought to date back to 1627), edge of Ivinghoe, past sheep (will there be lambs yet?), back up to the carpark.
Varied landscapes, many outstanding views, some are even panoramic!, quiet and very rural.
Plenty of gates, can't remember any stiles.
Well behaved dogs allowed. Will need to be on lead in some areas.
Route

Moderate, brisk, but stopping briefly at viewpoints to admire the landscapes. 400M ascent approx.
Plenty of hills, fairly steep in a few places, maybe some mud depending on recent weather.

Walk leader
Alan C

Sunday, 16 March 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
400m / 1312ft
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 95077 16452
Nearest postcode:
LU7 9EL
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Start time:
10:00 am

Starting from the fairly large free National Trust carpark for Ivinghoe Beacon. Nat Grid SP963159 Nearest Post Code LU7 9EL what3words observers.most.evolution Open Loc/Plus code 9C3XR9MW+HP9 https://maps.app.goo.gl/Gx5mGsvn9sfmqbGC8

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking