7.9miles Ashridge College to Bridgewater Monument loop. Brisk7
Saturday, 21 February⋅09:15 – 12:45
Wind the clock series. Walk 8
Walk difficulty/pace: Grade 7. 12.7KM Total ascent 190 M
Starting location.
Ashridge College Ashridge House, Berkhamsted HP4 1NS
Note: Listed by Google maps as Hult International Business School.
Drive along road marked Ashridge House Private Road Access Only.
Substantial free visitors car park for visitors to The Bakehouse cafe
Nat Grid SP993122
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Open Loc/Plus code QCXR+W2C Berkhamsted
Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JK8JFdo2eGQzc1CE9
Description
Starting from the carpark in front of The Bakehouse where cafe and toilets are open from 8.30am
Paths will include footpaths, bridleways, commons, woodlands, farmland, quiet roads and past a golf course. There will be some moderate hills.
We will pause very briefly by the NT cafe by the Bridgewater Monument at about 11.30am (where toilets are available from 10am).
We'll stop at the end of the walk at The Bakehouse where drinks and light meals are available with a choice of indoor or uncovered courtyard tables. Good unisex toilets.
Prepare
Some areas will be muddy if it has been wet so good boots are essential, not trainers. 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.
Please behave kindly and responsibly, being especially careful along roads and while crossing roads.