The weather forecast was sporadic rain so I was pleased to find 16 people had committed to the circular.

We started by walking uphill along the Ridgeway towards Ivinghoe Beacon. Once we had cleared the woods, the vista opened out with glorious views. The ground was slippery but not impossible and the rain held off while we were on the ridge.

We then descended and climbed back up into the woods with lovely autumn colours and made our way to the Bridgewater Memorial. It was closed but as the weather was overcast, no loss. We had lunch at the visitors centre which also had a shop for last minute Christmas presents!

After lunch the promised rain duly arrived but we were now walking through the woods making our way to Aldbury. In Aldbury the group split, half having tea and cake in the British Legion cafe suitably adorned with poppies, and the remainder retiring to the Greyhound pub fo a well earned drink.

The rain stopped and after checking out to make sure the Stocks were working properly, we made our way back to Tring.

Stephen.  Photos by Stephen and Gillian