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Chiltern Young Walkers Group

We are the Chiltern Young Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

The second of two circular bluebell walks in one day from the same start point. If you haven't joined us on the morning walk, why not join us from approx 13:00 for lunch?

The walk will head west, dropping into the picturesque village of Albury before picking up the Ridgeway along the edge of the Chiltern escarpment with views to Ivinghoe Beacon in the distance. A short climb out of Incombe Hole into Crawley Wood, which will hopefully still be carpeted with the last of the bluebells for this year. Continuing through woods filled with wild garlic on the way to the famous Dockey Wood for a stunning bluebell display.

Along the way, we'll pass through a gate bought by the group to celebrate our re-name as the Chiltern Young Walkers.

To finish the walk, we return towards the Bridgewater Monument through the woods of Ivinghoe Common and more bluebells.

Sunday, 11 May 2025
Start time:
2:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
5:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.9km / 6.8mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

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Become a full member: CYW are part of the Ramblers and you may try up to three walks free. When you decide to continue walking with us, please join the Ramblers via 'Join the Ramblers'

Let us you're coming: Sign up for the free Meetup app and if you'd like to tell us you're coming via the CYW Meetup page. If you sign up and later find out you cannot attend please change your RSVP on Meetup so we don't wait for you.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 97028 13108
Nearest postcode:
HP4 1LX
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Start time:
2:00 pm

Parking in Ashridge Estate main car park, meet at the bottom of the tall column Bridgewater Monument at the top of the drive. Use HP4 1LU in Sat Nav and then look out for the entrance to Ashridge Estate. Please allow time to park and walk up to the monument, as it may be busy.

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