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Wind the clock series. Walk 42
7.9miles 42 Ashridge Bridgewater Monument to Ivinghoe Beacon. Brisk 7
Walk difficulty/pace: Grade 7. 12.7KM Total ascent 297 M
Starting location.
Ashridge Bridgewater Monument HP4 1LX
Free car park along either side of the road to the Visitors Centre. Suggest drive most of the way up the lane. The dedicated car parks close to the monument specify a voluntary donation of £2 for parking to the National Trust (2026). The toilets open when the National Trust cafe opens, which is not until 10am.
Nat Grid SP971130
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Open Loc/Plus code 9C3XRC54+5V5
Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MGsiSmnr5vqo7wuV7
Description
A brisk paced walk with some hills and lovely Autumnal views.
Starting from beside the Bridgewater Monument.
We walk northwards past Moneybury Hill.
Woodland and farmland to Wards Hill Farm.
Down steps along The Coombe and up to Ivinghoe Beacon, admiring the panoramic view.
South along the Ridgeway Path to Pitstone Hill, admiring long views and the chalk pit quarry.
South through Aldbury Nowers nature reserve, noted for its butterflies in Summer.
Through Stocks Golf Course and into Aldbury, passing St. John the Baptist Church.
We stop for refreshments at Poppies Cafe in Aldbury Veterans Hall at about 11.50 am
A comprehensive selection of hot and cold food and drinks are available for purchase.
It is only a 10 minute walk back up to the Bridgewater Monument afterwards.
Prepare
Dress appropriately for the weather, if it has been wet good boots are essential. 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.
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.
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