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We offer walks in London and Home Counties, accessible by public transport.

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  • 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

Overview

The walk starts at Tring Station in open country next to the Ridgeway and follows the chalk escarpment overlooking the Vale of Aylesbury  to Ivinghoe Beacon. From there the route takes us through woods on the Ashridge Estate. Toilet and Lunch facilities are available at the National Trust Visitor Centre near the Bridgewater Monument. The walk returns to Tring Station via the village of Aldbury. There are excellent views available from the Ridgeway, Ivinghoe Beacon and the Bridgewater Monument with 172 steps to a viewing galle

Toilets: No toilets available at Tring Station so use those available on the train. Toilets available at the National Trust Visitor Centre and Aldbury village.

Lunch: National Trust Visitor Centre - can be busy so bring a packed lunch.

Train: Rail to Tring Station. London Euston 09:39 arrives at Tring 10:21. This train qualifies for an off- peak ticket.

 

Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 95116 12270
Nearest postcode:
HP23 5QR
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Start time:
10:30 am

Tring station

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