We are the Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
No booking required for this walk
A moderately paced 10.5 mile walk through woods, farmland, open country and pretty villages. Panoramic views of the surrounding countryside from Ivinghoe Beacon and autumn colours in the ancient woods of the Ashridge Estate.
Route: From Tring we climb steadily uphill on the Ridgeway with the path becoming steeper as we near Ivinghoe Beacon. Descending from the Beacon we go towards Little Gaddesden on the Icknield Way. After the lunch stop we enter the beechwoods of the Ashridge Estate from where we descend to the picturesque village of Aldbury before finishing at Tring Station.
Undulating terrain in the first part of the walk as we ascend the escarpment to reach the Beacon. More level areas in much of the walk from lunch.
Walking poles advised if you use them as ascending/ descending the Beacon could be slippy after rain as could be the descent to Aldbury.
Walking boots necessary to navigate areas of mud we may encounter in the Ashridge Estate.
No toilets at Tring Station, but toilets at Bridgewater Arms in Little Gaddesden and Ashridge Visitor Centre.
Lunch stop: Picnic at Little Gaddesden with refreshment opportunity at the Bridgewater Arms
Meet on the platform at Tring Railway Station at 09.55.
Travel: London Euston 09.09/Harrow and Wealdstone 09.21 - West Midlands train to Milton Keynes Central.
Ticket: Buy Off - Peak Day Return to Tring.
Finish: Tring Railway Station at about 4.30.
Leader: Maeve K 07811094646 (on day of walk only).
Joint with Hampstead Group
Tring Station, Hertfordshire
