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Chiltern Young Walkers Group

We are the Chiltern Young Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

Two walks from the same location today, giving you a choice of either walk or combining them for a full day of walking. A relaxed afternoon circular walk taking in the highest stretch of the Grand Union Canal, a gentle walk to end the weekend.

We begin by heading downhill into the valley, reaching the canal at Cow Roast. This section of towpath marks the canal’s summit between London and Birmingham. At Tring Station, we leave the canal behind and begin a gradual ascent. Our route joins The Ridgeway, Britain’s oldest road, with wide open views stretching back towards Ivinghoe Beacon, the end point of the trail. We return to Wigginton, where there's an optional pub stop to finish the weekend.

Sunday, 20 July 2025
Start time:
2:30 pm
Estimated finish time:
4:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.2km / 5.1mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

🐾 Dogs on leads welcome

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Become a full member: CYW are part of the Ramblers and you may try up to three walks free. When you decide to continue walking with us, please join the Ramblers via 'Join the Ramblers'

Let us you're coming: Sign up for the free Meetup app and if you'd like to tell us you're coming via the CYW Meetup page. If you sign up and later find out you cannot attend, please change your RSVP on Meetup so we don't wait for you.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 93818 09943
Nearest postcode:
HP23 6EL
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Start time:
2:30 pm

Wigginton playing fields car park, additional parking on the road (not the nearby The Greyhound Pub)

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