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7.8miles Ashridge to Ivinghoe Beacon loop. Brisk 7
Saturday, 21 February⋅09:15 – 12:45
Wind the clock series. Walk 8
Walk difficulty/pace: Grade 7. 12.6KM Total ascent 352 M
Starting location.
Ashridge Bridgewater Monument HP4 1LX
Free car park along the road to the Visitors Centre
Nat Grid SP971130
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Open Loc/Plus code 9C3XRC54+5V5
Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MGsiSmnr5vqo7wuV7
Description
Starting from outside the National Trust cafe where there are toilets
Starting 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.
Back to the car park via Aldbury.
We stop for optional purchase of refreshments at the end of the walk.
Prepare
Dress appropriately for the weather, there could be mud so if it has been wet 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.
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