Sunday Walk: Tring to Berkhamsted via Tom's Hill

13 km (9.8miles)

Toughness 2 out of 10

Clocks go back today (boo, hiss) and, as ever, they're kicking off about it. 

After a start along the Grand Union Canal, this walk climbs gently, past alpacas, through ancient woodland and commons, enjoying extensive Chiltern views. After lunch, you go along Golden Valley, past an impressive college building and, later on, trenches dug by World War I trainees. Finish in Berkhamsted with a choice of waterside pubs. You should do alright for daylight but maybe start bringing a torch. Get there early enough and you could look round Berkhamsted Castle. next to the station, It's a classic Norman motte and bailey, built by one of William the Conker's rellies. (Free, most likely closes at 4)

Lunch: Bridgewater Arms, Little Gaddesden (01442 842408) best to book

Tea 

You first encounter the Crystal Palace. Head SE along the Canal, and you’ll find the Boat, then the Rising Sun, popular for real ale. 

If you prefer your end-of-walk drink hot, Platform Wine at the station also serves as a cafe.There are teashops on the High Street, but many close early on Sundays,

Simmons Bakery, drinks, cakes, has tables, open to 5pm Sundays; Bel Caffe, open till 5pm daily. Starbucks, Caffe Nero (open to 6.30pm daily) and Costa Coffee 4.30pm Sunday.

Trains 

Get the 9:25 Coventry train from Euston arriving Tring at 10:02

Trains return from Berkhamsted at xx:20 and xx:50 Buy a day return to Tring.

Directions here

For a much shorter 4 mile walk, stay on the canal towpath at Cowroast Lock and continue beside the canal all the way to Berkhamsted. 

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