Wednesday, 31 August 2022 - TRING TO BEKHAMSTED VIA IVINGHOE BEACON - 11.5 miles - Leader: Dave H

The walk follows The Ridgeway trail to Ivinghoe Beacon, then returns through the Ashridge Estate where we stop for lunch. It then drops briefly onto the Grand Union Canal for the finish into Berkhamsted.

Lunch: Picnic or lunch at the National Trust cafe at Ashridge

Walkers at Ivinghoe Beacon

Heading off the beacon - Dunstable Downs in the distance

Conifer plantation

Bridgewater monument at our lunch stop on the Ashridge Estate

View  of Aldbury village

Getting lost in the bracken

Lock on the Grand Union Canal

Canal bridge at Berkhamsted

Relaxing with a beer at the canalside "Crystal Palace" pub in Berkhamsted

Photos: Sue E, Andrew M