This small 'chocolate box' village is not quite as understated as it seems. Due to its closeness in proximity to Elstree Studio, it has been featured in quite the array of televisions and films.

Whilst it's probably best known internationally for its appearances in The Dirty Dozen and Bridget Jone's Diary, it's also featured in British gems such as Midsomer Murders, Inspector Morse and The Avengers.

Dan Hobson

November 2, 2018

Mountain biking

With ancient timber-framed cottages and a historic inn clustered around the duck pond where an old set of stocks still stand, it feels like time has stood still for centuries in Aldbury. The village — recognised as a conservation area — has two pubs, cafes, shops, restaurants, and accommodation.

Amy

October 10, 2019

Road cycling

A beautiful chocolate-box village with half-timbered cottages, Aldbury is a gem. In the village centre, stocks and a well-preserved whipping-post stand next to a green pond, paying homage to days gone by. The village also has an alehouse dating back to 1752 - The Valiant Trooper. There are also various manor houses in the village.

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Aldbury Village Pond – Bridgewater Monument loop from Wendover

51.2km

03:53

620m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Dunstable Downs – Aldbury Village Pond loop from Beechwood Park

42.9km

03:07

490m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Aldbury Village Pond – Marsworth Reservoir loop from Apsley

40.2km

02:57

200m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Location: Aldbury, Dacorum, Hertfordshire, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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Aldbury Village Pond

#1.

Aldbury Village Pond – Bridgewater Monument loop from Wendover

#2.

Dunstable Downs – Aldbury Village Pond loop from Beechwood Park

#3.

Aldbury Village Pond – Marsworth Reservoir loop from Apsley

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