Thursday 18 March 2010

Tring Circular around the Ashridge Estate.

Jane Rosoux writes.....

"I attach the photographs I took on Saturday's Hampstead Ramblers' walk from Tring mainly along the Ashridge Estate Boundary Trail.

Although the weather was cloudier and chillier than forecast it was quite pleasant - dry with some sunny spells. A party of 10 started out from Tring Station around 10.10 am...



...and, upon reaching the Ashridge Visitor Centre near the Bridgewater Monument, we set off anticlockwise along the Boundary Trail, which had been established in 1995 to celebrate the National Trust's Centenary.

The waymarking was generous....



The going underfoot was good and the route took us through attractive woodland, farmland and chalk downland with good views...



...The day concluded when 7 of us continued up to Gallows Hill and Ivinghoe Beacon



where the views were enhanced by the late afternoon sun and as we followed The Ridgeway Path back to Tring Station we had glimpses of a fine sunset through the trees...



We just made the 5.56 train back to London with 2 minutes to spare! All present were very pleased with the 18 mile Boundary Trail and would be happy to do it again, perhaps in late autumn when the leaves are turning."

Thank You Jane.

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