Ashridge - Dunstable Downs (16 Mile Circular Walk)

This month's longer walk is in the Chiltern Hills starting from Ashridge, which is always a great place to walk. Ancient woodland, picturesque countryside, great views and pretty villages.
This walk will take us through Ashridge Forest and onto the Ridgeway before crossing the Ouzel Valley to the top of Dunstable Downs. After a break at the Visitor Centre Café we will return to Ashridge via Whipsnade and Little Gaddesdon.

What to Expect
A 16 mile walk mainly on good tracks and small lanes, some tracks may be overgrown and uneven in places. There will be a few hills to tackle with a couple of steep climbs and a total ascent of around 1200ft. We will maintain a pace of just over 3mph throughout the walk.

This is a lovely walk but it is challenging, a long walk with quite a few hills and a couple of very steep sections. It is suitable for anyone that is a regular walker with a good standard of 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 can't make the walk please change your RSVP in plenty of time to allow others to attend

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The Details:

Start point - Ashridge Visitor Centre HP4 1LT.
Meet opposite the Café on the green

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

Walk Starts: 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: 16 Miles

Total Ascent: 1200ft

Walk Time: Approx 5.5 to 6 hrs (includes stoppages)

Refreshments: The Ashridge Visitor Centre Café is open from 8am at the start of the walk. We will be having a good break at the Chilterns Gateway on Dunstable Downs at approx halfway. Its a long walk so bring plenty of snacks and drink.

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.

Toilets: There are toilets available at the start, at the Halfway point and at the end of the walk.

We have a no dogs policy on all of our walks.

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