Ashridge Estate and the Ridgeway 11.5 Mile circular walk

This is a challenging but lovely walk and one of my personal favourites. We start with a climb up Ivinghoe Beacon and a walk around the delightful woodland and countryside of Ashridge estate before joining the Ancient Ridgeway national trail following it back to Ivinghoe beacon seeing some glorious views over the vale of Aylesbury.

What to Expect
A 11.5 mile walk mainly on good tracks and small lanes, some tracks may be muddy and uneven in places. There will be rolling hills and some steep climbs, total ascent 1300ft. We will maintain a pace of just over 3mph throughout the walk.

This walk will be challenging due to some very steep climbs and overall total amount of ascent. It is suitable for anyone with a good standard of walking fitness.

If you are a first timer please read the 'About us...' section on the homepage before signing up for this walk, ensuring appropriate fitness and suitability. If you are unsure please contact the walk leader.

If you can't make the walk please change your RSVP in plenty of time to allow others to attend.

The Finer Points

Start point: Ashridge Visitor Centre HP4 1LT.

Meet on the green opposite the Café.

The post code is not exact so please follow google maps from the app if you are unsure of where it is.

Walk Starts at: 09:30. Please arrive early enough to give yourself time to gear up and book in.

If you are going to be late please let the walk leader know or we may leave without you.

Parking: The car park is free

Distance: 12 Miles

Total Ascent: 1300ft

Walk Time: Approx 4 hrs (includes stoppages)

There is a £3:00 charge for the walk to cover the admin costs of the walk leader, payable when we meet.

Payment is by cash or card/contactless.

Refreshments: There will be a 15 min break at the halfway point at the Ashridge Visitor centre, so bring a drink and a snack. The Ashridge visitor centre cafe will be open but it does get very busy.

Public Toilets: Toilets will be available at the Ashridge Visitor Centre at the halfway point

Sorry no dogs allowed.

Hiking and hillwalking are activities with a danger of personal injury. Participants in these activities should be aware of, accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement. Meetup Terms of Service Section 6, which all members have agreed to, lays out the details of liability relating to a group or an event.

For further information Contact: Nick 07739801881