Great hill views, a monument and a bonus canal walk - 20 KM/ 12 Miles
Details
Do this hike because – you’ll enjoy great views from Pitstone and Beacon hills and for contrast, a short walk along the Grand Union Canal.
Hike facts
Distance: Approximately 20 km / 12 miles
Duration: Walking time circa 6 hours.
Grade: Moderate. We will maintain a steady pace over varied surfaces.
Weather: see here
Donation to GOSH: £5 cash on the day
Hike description
From Tring station we’ll start our walk beside the Grand Union Canal to Cow Roast Lock. Leaving the canal, we head towards Aldbury Common and on towards the famous Bridgewater Monument. There are public toilets, an ice cream van and snacks available here 😊
After a short break we'll walk through woods until we join the Icknield Way Trail. This will lead us to Ivinghoe Beacon which has lovely views of gorgeous green rolling hills of Buckinghamshire and the legendary chalk lion at Dunstable Downs. Depending on the weather, we might stop here for our lunch break.
After our break, we’ll walk the Ridgeway National Trail, taking in the summit of Pitstone Hill and passing Grim's Ditch (an ancient Celtic earthwork), and then on to Aldbury for a well deserved drink at The Greyhound Inn. This is a popular spot and visitors often enjoy their drink sitting on the grass by the lovely village pond.
After the pub we’ll walk about 1.5km to Tring railway station.
Meeting at
Tring railway station. We'll be outside the station exit holding a GOSH banner, please see the photo below.
Meeting time: 10.05 am. We'll leave at 10.15am.
TRAVEL
by train
Catch the 9.25 am from Euston to arrive at Tring 10.02 am. A Super Off Peak Day Return will cost £17.50. With Groupsave or a Network Railcard, the price is £11.55 (As of 3rd May).
Make sure you use the toilets on the train as there aren’t any at the station.
Train back: there are two trains an hour coming back to London.
by car
If you are driving there is a large car park at Tring Railway Station HP23 5QS. Limited spaces will be available in a car leaving Reading Railway Station at 9am. Message Carl for information.
KEY INFORMATION
YOU MUST READ THE THREE SECTIONS BELOW - if you join this trip, you're confirming that you have.
- The perilous bit
- Our FAQs, including an explanation of Groupsave tickets which will save you money.
- See here for what to wear and take
AND FINALLY
We're volunteers hoping to establish a community of friends, so please go with the flow and help out where and if you can.
If you need to contact me on the day my number's: 07941 646 035