Over hills of Ivinghoe (14 miles)

The 1937 Country Walks describes Ivinghoe Beacon as a "bare but shapely northern spur of the Chilterns, and much of the wooded hill-country to the south and east of the Ivinghoe ridge is National Trust property, where one may roam at will on the open greensward and in rough beechwoods." From its summit, almost 800ft high, stretch views across the Chilterns, the Quainton Hills and the Dunstable Downs.

Ivinghoe village inspired Walter Scott to name his knight Ivanhoe. An ancient windmill sits in a field. The King's Head, a hospitable 15th-C inn retains its oak beams and broad fireplaces. In the church the roof is of grandeur, and look out for the distorted faces on pews, the work of medieval craftsmen.

So greet 2026 with chivalry: Off we go, to Ivinghoe!

Outward Travel: Take the train departing 9.54 AM from London Euston to TRING. An off peak day return is £14.70 with Groupsave or Network card.

Beforehand from 9.30 AM the organizer will be easy to spot near the ticket office in the station wearing yellow to act as a focal point for people arranging group tickets.

Walk start: 10.35 AM from Tring rail station.
Bring a packed lunch. Village/pub stop for drinks. Circular walk. As always in the winter months a torch is advisable just in case.

How to join?

• The walk is entirely free of charge;
• You only arrange for your own travel and pub expenses;
• Understand our terms and conditions below (the "IMPORTANT" part);
• Understand how to stay safe outdoors, as you will be responsible for yourself. See our quick safety tips:

https://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/

What to bring

• Plenty of water, 1-2 litres recommended
• Enough snacks and packed lunch to keep you energized along the walk
• Extra snacks and an extra packed lunch just in case
• Rainproof (ideally waterproof) clothing, sturdy shoes/boots you don't mind getting muddy

Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section!

IMPORTANT

Please bear in mind this is a free of charge, self-guided trip with a hobby group. It is not organized by a business nor any entity with commercial purposes.

Any trip details, travel advice, route planning, instructions and other content in our group merely represent our shared personal knowledge, research and suggestions as outdoor enthusiasts. As this is no business, there is no "product", "service" or "package" and also no "tour guide", "operator" or "walk leader".

Each participant is responsible for their own safety. Even if some of us are very experienced walking outdoors, nobody assumes responsibility for any kind of injury, damage or loss that may happen.

Despite this, we take extreme precautions and all trips we plan are very safe, fun, highly educational and popular. Our experienced members volunteer their time and effort to shape a pleasant and quality adventure for everyone :-)

By participating you acknowledge and agree with this disclaimer.

Here are our tips on staying safe during outdoor trips:

https://www.meetup.com/Free-Outdoor-Trips-From-London/about/

TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION, INSURANCE

Although we provide detailed suggestions, each participant is expected to arrange their own travel - this gives everyone the freedom and choice. Anyone interested in travel or outdoor insurance should also arrange this on their own. As mentioned above we always take extreme precautions, but some people may still feel safer if covered.

As most of our trips are confirmed or postponed very close to the event date - heavily depending on the weather forecasts - we advise not to buy this until the last minute. People getting tickets from the same station are encouraged to meet early on the day to benefit from discounts such as GroupSave.