Blue bells hike Tring, Ivinghoe Beacon to Berkhamstead (12 miles)

Join Fun Hikes for a blue bell hike through the Chiltern Hills and Ashridge Estate. We will experience magnificent scenery, symphony of blue bells and a traditional English village of Aldbury.

WALK OVERVIEW

Our route starts at Tring station and takes us along the stunning National Trails "Ridgeway Path" to Ivinghoe Beacon, which at 233m is one of the highest points in the Chilterns and provides superb views. The Ridgeway Path is an 87 mile long route that has been used since prehistoric times by travellers, herdsmen and soldiers.

We then descend through the beautiful woodland's of the National Trust's Ashridge Estate towards the picturesque English village of Aldbury, quintessentially typical English village. This part of the walk has magnificent blue bells to admire. And a little bonus. All of the climbing is in the first half of the walk: the second half is all flat or downhill.

We will then continue to Berkhamsted, which is also on a rail line to London, one stop nearer than Tring.

WALK IN A NUTSHELL

Start: Meet at Euston Station at 08.45 near the ramp outside the entrance to platform 1,2 and 3 (to the right of Camden Food Co.) to buy a group saver ticket. The train leaves at 9.24 and gets into Tring at 9.59.

Distance: 12 miles. We will allow 5 hours for walking depending on the speed of the group and excluding any breaks.

Return journey: Trains from Berkhamstead depart every 15 minutes back to Euston.

What to wear: Appropriate walking clothes and footwear - waterproof hiking boots as the path could be muddy in places. Weather can be unpredictable, please bring waterproof jacket in case of rain. No trainers or jeans please.

Lunch: Packed lunch. Please also bring at least 1.5 litre of water.

Toughness: 5 out of 10

Cost: the hike cost £7.50 this covers the hike and pay pal fee. (Train ticket is not included).

Please note: It is impossible to state a specific return time as it depends on weather conditions, the general pace of the group and other unplanned factors. Those who decide to join the hike, please consider yourself committed for the entire day.

IMPORTANT:

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