Do join us for all or part of our Challenge Walk day this Sunday. Starting from Aldbury, just below the Bridgewater Monument, there will be 3 walks totalling 21 miles. Do one, two or even all three walks (if you're really fit!). Taking in the best of the surrounding scenery, we'll be visiting Wigginton, Cow Roast, Ivinghoe Beacon and Ashridge Park among many highlights. Celebratory drinks after to which all are welcome!
DETAILS
Walk 1
Date: Sunday 29 June 2025
Time: 09:00
Distance: 9 miles
Leader: ANDREA D (Tel: 07713 718389)
Start/Parking (all walks): Aldbury Village Pond. Park roadside nearby or in Recreation Ground CP, Stocks Lane
Nearest postcode: HP23 5RT
ROUTE
From Aldbury we head out across the golf course and Grim's Ditch before picking up GU Canal towpath to near Tring Station. Ridgeway to Wigginton for a coffee stop, then descending to Cow Roast and up Norcott Hill before returning downhill to Aldbury
LUNCH STOP
Walk 2
Time: 1.30
Distance: 7 miles
Leader: PETER B (Tel: 07950 951453)
Start/Parking: As per Walk 1
ROUTE
An undulating walk passing the Bridgewater Monument and continuing northwards over Duncombe Terrace to Gallows Hill and on to Ivinghoe Beacon. After a coffee stop the walk returns to Aldbury via Clipper Down and Tim's Spring.
Walk 3
Time: 5.30pm
Distance: 5 miles
Leader: PAUL B (Tel: 07413 209202)
Start/Parking: As per Walk 1
ROUTE
A relatively flat walk joining The Chiltern Way up through pretty woodland, passing the Ashridge Visitor Centre on the return to Aldbury, finishing at The Greyhound PH for a well-earned beverage (or two!)
Pub Stop: The Greyhound
NB: IT IS FORECAST TO BE VERY HOT ON SUNDAY, SO PLEASE MAKE SURE TO BRING PLENTY OF WATER, SNACKS AND SUNSCREEN.
No public toilets in Aldbury, but there are a couple of cafes and pubs.
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