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We are the West London Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

Follow 'The Ridgeway' over Pitstone Hill with good views towards Ivinghoe Beacon. Descend to Pitstone Village and College Lake Wildlife Centre at Bulbourne. The nature reserve lakes are set in former chalk quarries, supporting more than a thousand different wildlife species. The Eco Visitor Centre has stunning views of the lakes and a small Cafe, gift shop and toilets. Bring Picnic lunch with time for drinks later at the cafe after completing the 2 mile Wild trail around the reserve, giving us lovely views and hopefully spotting birds from the hides. Finally, we follow the GU canal back to Tring Station.

Some mud expected in morning section.

Wednesday, 24 January 2024
Start time:
10:35 am
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

 

Travel: Depart Euston 9.54  Harrow & Wealdstone 10.06  Watford Junc 10.13  Arrive Tring 10.32

No toilets at station but toilets at Nature reserve

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 95116 12270
Nearest postcode:
HP23 5QR
what3words:
collides.exonerate.beside
Start time:
10:35 am

Tring station - Meet at the end of the Railway Foot bridge by Carpark.

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