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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London-based hiking group aimed at people in their 20s - 30s. No need to book, just turn up!

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Overview

A beautiful Chilterns walk offering a variety of different scenery. The first part of the walk is a steady climb on the Ridgeway to Ivinghoe Beacon with stunning downland views. We continue through farmland, a dense pine forest and a steep hill with zig-zag steps. We reach the hamlet of Ringshall, then enter woods and make our way to the lunch stop at Little Gaddesden. There is a pub, but please bring a packed lunch. After lunch we make our way through the ancient Chiltern beechwoods of the Ashridge Estate, which includes the Bridgewater Monument. We descend to the Grand Union Canal and follow the towpath to Berkhamsted. Possible pub stop at the end of the walk.

Travel: Take the 9.54 from Euston, arrives Tring 10.32. There are several trains back to London from Berkhamsted. Please buy a return to Tring.

No booking required.

Saturday, 11 October 2025
Start time:
10:35 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 95116 12270
Nearest postcode:
HP23 5QR
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Start time:
10:35 am

Tring Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SP 99337 08124
Nearest postcode:
HP4 2AJ
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trash.tacky.intrigues
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm

Berkhamsted

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking