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Hampstead Group

Our group offers walks which are accessible by public transport and take place throughout the South East of England plus a summer holiday and a New Year break

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Overview

A moderate-paced circular walk led by Nigel S (Mobile No: 07793 629809). Ridgeway Trail, 5,000 years old, undulates to Ivinghoe Beacon, 233m, wide views; Icknield Way; Dockey Wood, picnic lunch bring own food. This wood is on the National Trust’s Ashridge Estate and is managed by the NT so that Bluebells can be seen at their best. There is a small (£3.50) entry charge, free to NT members. Then south through woods to the BridgewaterMonument: café and toilets. The route descends to the attractive village of Aldbury. A level path through fields returns to Tring Station. Joint walk with Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Group. Map: E181, L165.

Sunday, 26 April 2026
Start time:
11:01 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Check trains the day before. Buy return ticket to Tring. No toilets at station – use toilet on train.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 95116 12270
Nearest postcode:
HP23 5QR
what3words:
collides.exonerate.beside
Start time:
11:01 am

Tring Station at 11:01 (train from Euston at 10:24 (Birmingham New Street service), calling at Harrow & Wealdstone at 10:36 and Watford Junction at 10:44).

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