Albury & Ivinghoe Beacon
   Ralph and Diane led a group of 14 of us on a really enjoyable walk beginning at Aldbury and wending our way up the chalky uplands over the ridge to Ivinghoe Beacon, taking in beautiful views over the vale of Aylesbury then on through the wooded Ashridge estate and the Bridgewater monument and eventually ending the day dropping back down into Aldbury.  
     Shortly after commencing the walk, we were met by over  600 runners who were taking part in the Ridgeway Run!
     The day was very windy, but warm and dry and a perfect  day for walking.  We also met a group from Leighton Buzzard ramblers who were interested in finding out about
walks around St  Albans – perhaps we'll gain some new members!  
Indeed the route was extremely popular on Sunday with lots of walkers,  dogs and of course, all the runners, some of whom looked like they might have
some trouble finishing the course!
     Many thanks Ralph and Diane: we all had a great day!  

Clockwise from top left. Getting ready to set off; letting the runners pass by.. and try to walk up the hill so fast so as not to be put to shame; heading up woodland paths