Tring to Wendover Walk
A Grand Union Canal walk in the morning, fields in the middle, and finally the wooded hills of the Chilterns
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An excellent canal-side walk between Tring and Wendover last undertaken in the autumn of 2010. This 9.7 mile variant covers some different terrain to that main walk of 12.74 miles by utilising the two shortcuts that are offered. It was ideal for the sultry conditions today. It's along the Grand Union Canal Walk initially, then into the open skies of the reservoirs that supplied the canal with water; now nature reserves. Shortly after, this variant follows the Wendover Arm of the canal, or the 'leaky canal' to Drayton Beauchamp where lunch is had in St Mary the Virgin church yard. Thereafter, it's under the A41 to continue along the Outer Aylesbury Ring path into Wendover. After a short section of town walking, there a several tea opportunities prior to arriving at the station. A very tranquil walk, and on the level, with good paths today (and likely to be year-round). N.B. It was a Reed Warbler in the reeds, not a Bunting, and the Swan was the common Mute, our resident Swan.
A 13.5 mile walk with plenty of variety. Initially following the tree-lined banks of the Grand Union Canal, then branching off past the reservoirs that keep the Canal navigable and provide a home to thousands of birds. Part 1 takes the viewer as far as All Saints Church, Buckland, built in 1273.
After lunch at All Saints Church, Buckland, the walk continues through Aston Clinton, past an M.O.D airfield, and on to the Wendover Arm Canal (the 'leaky canal' built in 1793, but closed in 1904). Then into Wendover Woods and a climb up Aston Hill, past the 'Cafe in the Wood' and the nearby adventure playground before a descent back into Wendover.