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7.6miles Halton Camp to Aston Clinton loop. Brisk7.
Saturday, 3 January⋅09:15 – 12:45
Wind the clock series. Walk 1
Walk difficulty/pace: Grade 7. 12.3Km Total ascent 217 M
Starting location.
Halton Camp HP22 5PL
Free car park off Rowborough Road behind the Halton Camp Post Office and Store. Turn onto Rowborough Rd. (one way road from Upper Icknield Way B4009)
Nat Grid SP877091
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Open Loc/Plus code 9C3XQ7FC+R5G
Google Maps link:
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UPDATE Weather Warning.
Forecast is the walk will start below freezing, so be prepared for slippery as well as cold conditions. We are likely to warm up in the sunshine so bring a rucksack to carry removed layers of clothing. Slippery conditions can be dangerous so please only proceed with caution, and at your own risk. If you have studded cleats to fit onto your footware that may be advisable, and please drive carefully. 15 minutes has been added to the length of the walk but it could even take till 1pm as we slow for slippery conditions.
Description
Mostly footpaths. Small amount of pavement walking beside road in part of Aston Clinton.
The main climb is early on in the walk so you will soon know if the pace suits you. After that there are some descents before the remainder of the walk which is fairly flat but brisk-paced.
The walk starts along Haddington Hill into Wendover Woods to the top of Aston Hill. Views out toward Ivinghoe Beacon. Down through Chiltern Forest Golf Club (where walkers are welcome and toilet available if we take advantage of refreshments offered). Through Ragpits nature reserve. Along small stretch of canal. Over Wellhead Bridge. Through Aston Clinton. Buckland, through the church yard. Views out to the Arla mega-dairy. Back into Aston Clinton.
We stop for refreshment at the cafe in Aston Clinton Park. There is a disabled toilet.
Past Halton Airfield. Back into Wendover Woods. Past Halton Camp, back to the car park.
Prepare
Dress appropriately for the weather, there could be mud so if it has been wet good boots are essential, not trainers. Walking poles recommended for those who use them.
Dress according to the weather, layers recommended and small rucksack for carrying.
Dogs
Well behaved dogs are welcome and will need to be on a lead in some locations.
We will pass through fields which have potential for sheep, cows or horses.
Booking
Booking not required for this walk.
Walk Leader
Alan Cooper (male)
Mobile 07550002345
Grading guide:
Guide: 1-2=easy; 3-4=leisurely; 5-6=moderate; 7-8=brisk/hilly moderate; 9-10=strenuous.
(1=leisurely, wheelchair friendly, 10=such steep or slippery inclines it is only just possible to get traction and the walk will be very strenuous. Most walks will be in the 5-8 grades.)
Always check calendar and refresh just before travelling to a walk in case of cancellation.
Walks start promptly so be sure to arrive in time to get your boots on.
All walks are joined at the risk of the participants and participants are responsible for their own actions and those of their dogs.
Please behave kindly and responsibly, being especially careful along roads and while crossing roads.
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