1st June 2014 - Ivinghoe Beacon - Little Gaddesden circular

Ivinghoe – Little Gaddesden – Sunday 1^st June 2014

This a roughly a 9 mile circular starting from the Pitstone Hill public car park on road between Ivinghoe and Aldbury, near Down Farm (see Map section 1 below). We'll set off in the direction of Steps Hill and on to Beacon Hill before descending on to the Icknield Way path towards Ringshall via the steep ascent to Ward's Hurst Farm.

Map Section 1

From Ringshall we'll follow the flat wooded path to Little Gaddesden (see Map Section 2 below) where we'll stop for some lunch at the Bridgewater Arms. Here's a link to the pub: https://www.oldenglishinns.co.uk/our-locations/the-bridgewater-arms-little-gaddesden

Map Section 2

We'll leave Little Gaddesden in the direction of lodge in Ashridge and then up to the monument where there's a National Trust centre. We'll then head back to the open hills on to Clipper Down before returning to our cars at Pitstone Hill car park.  

June Walk - Ivinghoe Beacon and Little Gaddesden - 1st June 2014

Spring is in full swing and we’re almost into May!

I’ve got a walk lined up for June….. is a bit of practise walk for the summer walking weekend in the Lake District, but everyone’s welcome of course! We’re starting from Pitstone Hill car park and hopefully will include Ivinghoe Beacon, Little Gaddesdon and the Ashridge monument along the way. We’re walking up to 9 miles with a few hill climbs along the way and lots of views. The planned pub stop is at Little Gaddesdon plus a cafe/refreshments stop at Ashridge monument on the way back. 

If you think you’d like to come along do me a line soon or give me a call. If you want you can meet at my house and go from there if you’e not familiar with the car park. The distance / route might vary depending on what we decide to do on the way, but it won’t be more than 9 miles!  If you would like to see the route let me know.

A quick word about the Lake District too (weekend 27-29th June) which is getting closer…. don’t forget to book the Friday off work if you haven’t already.  There’s also 1 spare bed in the YHA for anyone interested, or there’s two hotels to choose from where we’re staying in Buttermere.