Tag Archives: Tring

22 October 2017: Tring circular via Ivinghoe Beacon

The group had an exhilarating walk along the Chiltern escarpment to the top of Ivinghoe Beacon in breezy conditions by following part of the Ridgeway long distance path. We soon dropped down into the ancient Chiltern beechwoods of the Ashridge … Continue reading

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17th May 2015: Tring and Ivinghoe Beacon

Claire and Nicola led this eight mile walk in the Chilterns, partly following the Icknield Way. We had lunch on Ivinghoe Beacon, with a view to the chalk lion on the far hillside advertising Whipsnade Zoo, and whole squadrons of … Continue reading

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08 June 2014: Ivinghoe Beacon

Six of us plus Woody enjoyed perfect weather for our Chilterns walk to Ivinghoe Beacon where we and a host of other walkers had our sandwiches. Then back through beech woods to the Bridgewater Monument where we indulged in enormous … Continue reading

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Easter Sunday 20th April 2014: Tring

Jean, Noirin and Claire had a quiet green walk along the Grand Union Canal at Tring to the Bluebell Cafe which was amazingly uncrowded for Easter Day. Then we worked out a slightly different route from the one planned and … Continue reading

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3 February 2013: Tring, Ivinghoe Beacon and Aldbury

Today’s walk was a bit challenging but very enjoyable with great views from the escarpment . Two prospective  members Alan and Kate came and braved the mud and wind on Ivinghoe Beacon. We had a welcome lunch at the Bridgewater … Continue reading

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2 December 2012: Along the Grand Union Canal

On this beautiful, bright and clear day Veronica, Jonathan and Don joined me for a stretch of the Grand Union Canal, and we set off under a wide blue sky. The trees are now mostly bare and the winter sun … Continue reading

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