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7.5miles 24 Aston Clinton to Ragpits. Brisk 7
Saturday, 13 June⋅09:15 – 12:45
Wind the clock series. Walk 24
Walk difficulty/pace: Grade 7. 13.8KM Total ascent 249M
Starting location.
Aston Clinton Park Car-park. (free)
London Road
Aston Clinton,
HP22 5TP
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Description
We pass Aston Clinton Church, Halton Airfield and walk along the Wendover Arm of the Grand Union Canal. Up through Cobblers Pits nature reserve and we will pause in Ragpits nature reserve to see some orchids. We have the opportunity to stop at Chiltern Forest Golf Club for a quick 5 minute drink and toilet break if we need it before ascending to the top of Aston Hill. Along Buckland Hoo to the Western edge of Tring, more canal and on to Buckland Church. We'll finish up at the Cafe in the Park at Aston Park for refreshment.
Prepare
Walking poles are recommended if you use them and good walking boots if it has been wet. Grippy footwear is essential.
Dress according to the weather. Please bring water to drink. Small rucksack is useful to carry extra or removed clothing.
Dogs
Well behaved dogs are welcome and will need to be on a lead in some locations. Please bring water for them. Please use your discretion as to bringing them if it is forecast to be very hot as there will be stretches without shade.
We may encounter livestock and mounted horses.
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.
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