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8.1miles Pitstone Hill to Marsworth and Ivinghoe. Brisk. 7
Saturday 19 September 2026⋅9:15am – 13:00pm
Walk difficulty/pace: Grade 6. 13Km Total ascent 156 M
Starting location.
Pitstone Hill Car Park HP23 5RZ
Free car park on Stocks Road.
Nat Grid SP955149
Nearest Post Code HP23 5RZ
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Google Maps link:
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Description
Apart from a short steep ascent at the beginning and a longer descent afterwards, this walk is mainly free from hills so the slight extra distance today compared to usual is unlikely to be noticeable.
Panoramic view from ‘Paul’s Knob’ next to Pitstone Hill overlooking Pitstone Windmill and Mentmore Towers. A freshly cleared, previously blocked path overlooking the quarry pits. Canal path to Startops Reservoir where we will see some waterbirds. Marsworth church with its pretty timber and flint lychgate. Grand Union canal to the swing bridge on the edge of Great Seabrook. Rural edge of Pitstone including smart new houses.
We stop for refreshment at the Daisychain Cafe in the Old Schoolhouse Community Centre in Ivinghoe at about 12pm. There are good multi-sex toilets.
Afterwards, back to the car park with good views of Ivinghoe Beacon along the way.
Prepare
Dress appropriately for the weather with good grippy footwear. Walking boots recommended if mud is expected.
Layers recommended and small rucksack for carrying lightweight and waterproof clothing and drinking water.
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.
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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