Tring

Tring is a a commuter town of 12,000 people (2013) in Hertfordshire, England. It site in a gap passing through the Chiltern Hills, classed as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It in 30 miles (50 km) from central London within the London commuter belt.

History
A small market town whose origins go back to before the Doomsday Book (Tring being the dominant settlement of the Hundred of Tring). The town is located in a gap in the Chiltern Hills (known as The Tring Gap) and is on the Ackerman St (the Roman Road, now the A41) A great town but more catering to its commuter residents than focusing on tourism.

By road
Tring is close to the A41 highway and 14 miles from the M25 motorway. Tring is ten miles from Aylesbury and 26 miles from Bicester to the west.

There are a couple of off-ramps from the A41 that connect to roads in Tring.

By bus
You can get a bus from Watford or Hemel Hempstead to Aylesbury. There is also a bus from Luton and Dunstable.

By bicycle
The town has an extensive network of local cycle routes that connect to Regional Cycle Route 30, Regional Cycle Route 3 and National Cycle Route 57 running from Farmington, Gloucestershire near Northleach to Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire.

By narrowboat
The Grand Union Canal passes about 1.5km east of the town.

On foot
The Icknield Way long distance footpath (110 miles) runs from the town to Knettishall Heath near Thetford where it connects to the Peddars Way long distance footpath.

Get around
Tring is small enough that you can walk around. If you want to visit the surrounding area you will need a car.

Do




Buy
The shops in Tring tend to be more practical and aimed at people who live and work in the area. For example there is a small bookshop, some interior design related shops, a couple of ironmongers, and a stationers. There are many charity shops and estate agents. There are also some travel-related businesses in and around Tring High Street.

Sleep

 * Also check Leighton Buzzard (11 miles) or Aylesbury (9 miles) in Buckinghamshire.
 * Also check Leighton Buzzard (11 miles) or Aylesbury (9 miles) in Buckinghamshire.
 * Also check Leighton Buzzard (11 miles) or Aylesbury (9 miles) in Buckinghamshire.
 * Also check Leighton Buzzard (11 miles) or Aylesbury (9 miles) in Buckinghamshire.
 * Also check Leighton Buzzard (11 miles) or Aylesbury (9 miles) in Buckinghamshire.

Go next

 * Berkhamsted
 * Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire
 * Amersham
 * Dunstable in Hertfordshire
 * Luton in Bedfordshire
 * Hemel Hempstead
 * High Wycombe