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Main Instructor:

Sue Livock

Hosted By:

Sue Livock

Walk Description:

Our walk starts from Berkhamsted Station and initially climbs upwards following the Hertfordshire Way onto the Ashridge estate.  The route goes along the Golden Valley heading for Dockey Wood, one of the best bluebell woods in the area. We then continue on to the Bridgwater Monument, descend to the village of Aldbury and finish at Tring Station.

The route goes mainly along footpaths which can be muddy at this time of year, so strong footwear is advised.  There is a short section of road to reach Dockey Wood.

Key sights

Our longer Explorer WALX are open to all, exploring beautiful areas in and around London. Routes are planned with breaks and the opportunity for refreshments but this isn't just a ramble; we'll encourage the good posture and motivation to push yourself as we do in all our WALX.

If you'd like to benefit from using Nordic walking poles, we advise you attend a Learn to Nordic WALX workshop. Walkers without poles or with trekking poles are very welcome.

Monthly Payment clients £10; Pre-paid Credit clients £16 - price adjusted at payment.

Time: Meet at Berkhamsted Station ready to start at 10.00 am 

Travel

There are regular trains running from London Euston to Berkhamsted. 

Return will be from Tring - there are 4 trains an hour to London Euston. 

Refreshments

We will have a water/drink break and later on a lunch stop.

There is a National Trust cafe at the Bridgwater Monument about three quarters of the way round where we can stop for lunch - bring a picnic or buy from the cafe (can be busy at weekends). 

Toilets - at the station in Berkhamsted and at the NT visitors centre at the Bridgwater Monument.

Location Notes:

Meet in the station forecourt. Frequent trains run from London Euston; 34 minute journey.