18  Wilstone Reservoir to Aston Hill

Wind the Clock series of brisk walks.

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7.34miles 18 Wilstone Reservoir to Aston Hill Loop. Brisk7

Saturday, 2 May⋅09:15 – 12:45

Wind the clock series. Walk 18

Walk difficulty/pace: Grade 7, Brisk.  11.8Km Total ascent 200M

Starting location.

Wilstone Reservoir Car-park. (free)
B489 Lower Icknield Way
HP22 5TP

Newly reopened and improved carpark next to the sharp bends on the road.

2M Height restriction.

Googlemap: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KGv2ipKAtFqKw4Ru5

Nat Grid            SP904134

Nearest Post Code   HP23 4NW

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Open Loc/Plus code  9C3XR866+X3P

Description

Footpaths, canal paths and a small amount of road and roadside pavement walking. Some woodland during the first hour.

From the car park anti-clockwise around part of Wilstone Reservoir before turning away to Drayton Beauchamp and through the churchyard of the very pretty church. Steep steps down to the canal which we follow, past Buckland Wharf to WellonheadBridge. Climb up to Chiltern Forest Golf Club where, being about half-way, we will stop for just five minutes with the opportunity to use the drinks machine or purchase a quick half-pint of Side Pocket, etc. and use the toilet before continuing up to Aston Hill. Past well hidden Drayton Manor, touch the new West edge of Tring. Another, particularly lovely part of the canal back to Wilstone Reservoir. Stop just before the end at about 12.20pm at  Meads Farmhouse Kitchen for a second opportunity of refreshment. 

Prepare

Dress appropriately for the weather, there could be mud so if it has been wet good boots are recommended especially as there are some hills early on in the walk. Now that the temperatures are increasing please bring water to drink.

Dogs

Well behaved dogs are welcome and will need to be on a lead in some locations. Please bring water for your dog to drink now that temperatures are rising.

Booking

Booking not required for this walk.

Walk Leader

Alan Cooper (male)

Mobile 07550002345

Map

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 range.)