We are the West London Ramblers, mainly covering Ealing and Hounslow, but open to all. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
We follow 'The Ridgeway' to Pitstone Hill with scenic views towards Ivinghoe Beacon. Then we descend to Pitstone Village and enter College Lake Wildlife Centre at Bulbourne. The reserve lakes are set within former chalk quarries, supporting a vast amount of wildlife species. There are some stunning views across these lakes from the Eco visitor centre which has a small cafe, gift shop and toilets. Bring a picnic lunch with time to use the cafe for drinks. The full walk includes following the 2 mile 'wild trail' around the nature reserve giving some lovely views across the lakes and hopefully spotting a variety of birds from the hides. On leaving the reserve we follow the G U canal back to Tring Station.
Travel:- Depart Euston 9.54, Harrow & Wealdstone 10.06, Watford Junc. 10.13, Arrive at Tring Station 10.32. Meet on right side of Footbridge at Tring Stn near carpark.
No toilets at Tring Station. Toilets at Nature Reserve.
Bring Picnic lunch
Footpaths likely to be muddy in places, particularly after recent wet weather, so wear walking boots. Steady hilly ascent on 'Ridgeway' in early part of walk, so walking poles may be helpful if you use them.
Tring station
