Arboreal Delights - alas no men in tights in Wendover woods
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Lovely walk through the woods near Wendover in Buckinghamshire. Hopefully we will experience the last of the autumn colours that have been fantastic this year. We will begin the walk in the pleasant market town of Wendover and then follow a combination of the Ridgway and Icknield Way into the surrounding broadleaf wood eventually arriving at Aston hill with its plaque to the designer of the Aston Martin Car. From there we will make our way into Wendover woods (overseen by Forestry England) where there is a cafe a "Go Ape" section and the remains of an ancient Hill fort. We will then return to Wendover by a route from where we can see the scar in the land from the HS2 construction and complete the walk in one of the many pubs in the town.
Is it dog friendly?
Dogs are welcome on the walk, but please abide by the Countryside Code (https://tinyurl.com/rlqvp3h). Please also remember not everyone loves dogs as much as you do so please be mindful of other members.
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What to bring
Water: bring at least one litre
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking.
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Food & drink
Bring a packed lunch and snacks - there is a Cafe in Wendover woods but we will not reach this until near the end of the walk. Plenty of pubs can be found at the end of the walk