Ivinghoe Beacon Ridgeway Circular Walk

Enjoy the contrasts of the airy ridges on The Ridgeway and the patchwork of woods and fields on the Chiltern Way. Today's route is in the reverse direction to that which we have walked in the past.

From the car park we immediately ascend Pitstone Hill and walk along the Ridgeway National Trail passing through Aldbury Nowers nature reserve. We descend to the  picturesque village of Aldbury for our coffee break. With its large green at the centre, complete with pond and stocks, Aldbury has often been used for film and TV (Midsomer Murders, James Bond, Avengers). We then ascend again to join the Ashridge Boundary Trail which takes us through beech woods and across Ashridge Golf Course. We take our lunch break on the outskirts of Little Gaddesden. 

In the afternoon we continue on the Ashridge Boundary Trail before ascending to the summit of Ivinghoe Beacon (233 metres above sea level). After admiring the panoramic views we follow The Ridgeway back to the cars.

This walk includes several ascents and descents where walking poles may be useful. A good level of fitness is required. We last did this walk in February 2025 in very muddy and misty conditions. Hopefully this year we will have fine views from the Beacon.