Ivinghoe Beacon Spring Hike: The Chiltern Hills

Ivinghoe Beacon Spring Hike: The Chiltern Hills

10am Saturday 4th of May

Let’s escape the city to explore the dramatic hills of the Chilterns. This hike is stunning, with the first half taking in sweeping countryside views before passing through what looks like an enchanted forest! We will be on the look out for the end of the bluebells and wild garlic season. We finish off in the little village of Aldbury where we can finish our walk with a pint!

Highlights:

• Sweeping views from Ivinghoe Beacon across The Chilterns including a ridge hike
• Potential encounter with a sea of bluebells and wild garlic
• Cute historical village of Aldbury & pub
• Meet like-minded Adventuresses

Meeting point:

Meeting in the morning at Tring Station. Tring is a 40 minute train ride from Euston station. Exit on the side of ‘Johns Taxis’ and we will gather by the bike racks. If you’ve exited into a big car park this is the wrong exit.

In the event of a train strike we no longer offer refunds, however we do offer a voucher for another hike of the same value

IMPORTANT **There are no shops or toilets until the end of this hike so please use the toilet on the train before alighting. The hike starts promptly at 10am and we do not share our live location or route to those who are late or miss their train and cannot keep the group waiting**

Our Hike

• Distance: 14.5km loop
• Elevation Gain: 320m
• Difficulty: Medium
• Duration: Estimated 5hr
• Pub: Never a guarantee, but we will always try!

How do I join?

Once the full ticket price has been paid and you are shown on the attendance list your spot is confirmed so just turn up at the start time.

I am nervous to join alone

Most of the events are attended by solo Adventuresses, and they usually confess to being nervous to join us for the first time, so you already have something in common! We make a great effort to get everybody involved and talking so nobody will feel left out 🙂 Our walks are at a relaxed pace.

Cost

Non-Members: £15pp

Members: Free (Contact us to be added)

How do I sign up for membership?

We are currently not taking any new members.

INCLUDED:

Guided hike from Qualified Hiking Guide & Outdoor First Aider

Opportunity to meet other like-minded Adventuresses

Photos for your socials

NOT INCLUDED:

Cost of transport to and from hike

Food & Drink

Is there parking if I drive?

Please check https://carparkmaps.co.uk/carparks/Tring Please allow more time than Google maps tells you to arrive on time.

What should I bring?

Summer > Spring Hiking Essentials

• Hiking leggings or trousers (Avoid jeans or any absorbent material)
• Hiking boots (For spring hiking we advise against trainers)
• Spare warm layers (Incase of rains)
• Warm gloves, hat and scarf (If forecast cold weather)
• Lunch & Snacks
• Something to sit on for when we stop (The ground may be wet)
• Spending money for cafe stop (Card accepted)
• At least 1 litre of water
• A bag for your rubbish
• Umbrella
• Pack cover or dry bag liners
• Basic First Aid items

Is this hike challenging?

Following heavy rains this hike can become boggy in sections. We may encounter slippery terrain on the hills and on the Beacon it can be very windy. You must be comfortable with walking 14km.

Food

We will stop for snacks and lunch on the trail. There is a pub towards the end where we can grab a drink if they have room to seat us all.

Will we hike if it’s raining?

Yes! Bring your waterproofs

What happens if theres a rail strike?

If a rail strike eventuates in the cancellation of the train from London Euston to Tring then this event will be cancelled and you will be offered credit for a future hike. Please note we do not refunds for train strikes and cancellations. It is recommended to purchase your train ticket direct with the rail provider as they issue refunds in the event of a rail strike.

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CANCELLATION POLICY

If attending you are confirming that you have read and agree with the Full Booking Terms

Before attending, please consider if you may need to cancel last minute as this event is NON REFUNDABLE and NON TRANSFERABLE under any circumstances. We reserve the right to cancel this event at any time, should we cancel your ticket price will be fully refunded.

DISCLAIMER/LIABILITY WAIVER

By attending you acknowledge that this is a hazardous activity where the risk of injury may occur, and that your safety is your own responsibility. Should injury occur the guide or Adventuress In The Wild Ltd will not be held liable or responsible.