We’re a Ramblers group aimed mainly at people in their 20s, 30s and slightly older, offering led walks and social events across Herts, Beds and south Cambs.
Hannah W
This walk is for up to 25 people, including the leader.
Part 5 of an epic long-distance trail around Hertfordshire - join us for any of these!
Please note this is a linear walk from Markyate to Tring Station.
Today will be slightly different to previous sections of the Hertfordshire Way as we will be meeting at the end point at Tring Station then car-sharing to the start point at Markyate. Please post a comment on the Meetup event page with the number of spaces you have in your car if you are happy to drive people to the start point or take the drivers back to their cars at the end of the walk.
The route today is through farmland, woodland and part of the Ashridge Estate, and includes a few hills.
We start the walk by heading uphill, leaving Markyate behind along grassy tracks and passing Beechwood Home Farm. Then, we continue along the gravel track to Beechwood House, a country mansion which is now a private school.
From here, we head along Dean Lane, past Hoo Wood and across the River Gade to reach Great Gaddesden, where we will have lunch on picnic benches.
We go uphill out of Great Gaddesden, along a quiet lane and over a rocky field to reach Little Gaddesden.
We then enter the Ashridge Estate and walk past the stunning Ashridge House. From here we head along the long ride that links the house with the Bridgewater Monument. When we get to the Monument we will stop at the cafe for optional tea and cake. There are also toilets here.
It's then the last two miles downhill and through the picturesque village of Aldbury to reach the end of the walk at Tring Station.
Dogs are welcome on a lead.
For information about walking with the group, including our dog policy, please visit the Stag Walkers website.
Booking your place: If you would like to join, you must book in advance using the Stag Walkers Meetup group - see Notes for how to book & what to bring. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your booking so that someone else can take your place.
Please do not turn up for a walk without booking, as places are limited.
Unless you opt in to further communications, we will only use contact information you provide to get in touch about the walk.
Please car-share or use public transport if possible. To offer a lift or ask for one from a fellow walker, please use the Meetup event page.
This is a linear walk.
Please be aware of the walk grade: walks are graded Easy, Leisurely, Moderate or Strenuous
Use our Meetup group to book your place on the walk: https://www.meetup.com/StagWalkers/
Book your place via the Stag Walkers Meetup group by clicking the ‘Attend’ button on the event page. If the walk is full, click ‘join waitlist’ and you will be added if a place becomes available. If you’re on the waitlist, please check back regularly to see if you have been added to the attending list.
Please:
DO NOT book onto a walk unless you are pretty sure you will be able to make it.
UPDATE YOUR RSVP. We understand ‘life happens’ so if you need to change your RSVP please do this at least 24 hours before the walk and before booking closes to enable someone else to take your place.
DON’T NO-SHOW on the day unless it is absolutely unavoidable (we do understand ‘life happens’) because it prevents others from enjoying a walk if it is fully booked.
*TAKE NOTE that if you no-show and/or cancel after the booking closing deadline three times, without extenuating circumstances, we will decline further bookings from you for a period of six weeks.*
Bring a packed lunch/snacks and drinks, appropriate clothing for the conditions and optionally a basic first aid kit.
Please follow NHS guidelines and do not attend the walk if you are unwell.
We are a Ramblers group, non members are welcome to try us out for two or three free walks before joining Ramblers as a full member.
As a charity we ask that non-members consider making a voluntary donation to Ramblers until they become a full member. We suggest £3-4 per walk. You can donate in person or online.
The Ramblers’ Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Company registration number: 4458492. Registered Charity in England and Wales number: 1093577. Registered office: First Floor, 10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE.
Station Road, Tring HP23 5QU. Please meet on the corner of Station Road and Beggars Lane, just down the road from Tring Station. There is free street parking here or you can park in Tring Station car park. We shall meet here and car share to the start point of the walk. Please post a comment on the Meetup event page if you are happy to drive people to the start point or take the drivers back to their cars at the end of the walk.
Hicks Road Car Park, Markyate AL3 8LJ. Free parking.
Tring Station
