**A walk through beautiful forests and countryside, with fine views across the Chilterns and beyond.** We start in Tring and make our way up to **Ivinghoe Beacon**, following the escarpment with its sweeping views across the surrounding countryside. On a clear day, the summit offers spectacular 360-degree panoramas, stretching north towards Oxford and south towards London — views to rival those of the South Downs. From here, we head into the **Ashridge Estate**, home to ancient Chiltern beechwoods and lovingly cared for by the National Trust. The estate has an interesting history, including its links to the Duke of Bridgewater, who employed engineer James Brindley to build a canal connecting Manchester with his coal mines at Worsley in Lancashire. We have an option at lunch to stop at the Visitor Café or go to the small village of Aldbury a quintessentially typical English village that is hard to believe it is not a film set, and indeed has been used for this purpose on several occasions. After lunch, we return to the woods and enjoy a gentle downhill walk through more beautiful forest towards **Berkhamsted**. Berkhamsted has its own literary and historical connections as it was the childhood home of writer Graham Greene. Beside the railway station stand the atmospheric ruins of **Berkhamsted Castle**, a classic Norman motte-and-bailey castle built by Robert, Count of Mortain, half-brother of William the Conqueror. *ps. My walks make time to enjoy the views, take in local history, and look at interesting buildings along the way.* **PROGRAMME** You can choose to **meet at Euston Train Station or the Hike Starting Point**. The applicable time and meeting points are detailed below. **MEETING POINT:** We will assemble in front of Information Desk under the large clock, and by the large Pret. **LONDON STATION MEETING DETAILS** **Assembly Time:** 08.30 - for those looking to come in on the Group Save 08.45 - for people who have their own tickets as we move to the train 9.

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