8.24miles 18 Aston Clinton to Wilstone Reservoir Loop. Brisk7
Saturday, 2 May⋅09:15 – 12:45
Wind the clock series. Walk 18
Walk difficulty/pace: Grade 7, Brisk. 13.3Km Total ascent 201M
Starting location.
Aston Clinton Park Car-park. (free)
London Road
Aston Clinton,
HP22 5TP
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Description
Footpaths, canal paths and a small amount of road and roadside pavement walking. Some woodland during the first hour.
From the car park we head South out of Aston Clinton and over Wellonhead Bridge. Through Chiltern Forest golf course and up to Aston Hill. Past Drayton Manor and touch the Westerly fringe of Tring. Along part of the Wendover Arm disused canal to walk around Wilstone Reservoir which should have recent wall refurbishment and paths overhaul completed. At about 11.15am stop at Meads Farmhouse Kitchen for refreshment. Back to the carpark via Drayton Beauchamp.
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.
Dogs
Well behaved dogs are welcome and will need to be on a lead in some locations.
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 range.)
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.