쉬운 노스처치 주변 하이킹 및 워킹 코스

Located within a quiet area of the golf course, lovely bit of history and located honoured to those fallen

Excellent facilities at the visitor centre.

400 years old. One of the oldest trees on the Ashridge Estate

Ashridge Estate is a large area of ancient trees, chalk downland and meadows in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It's been managed by the National Trust since 1926.

During WWI, Berkhamsted was used by troops to train for trench life on the continent. They would live in a nearby tented camp, stand parade on Kitchener’s Field, and trained on Berkhamsted and Northchurch Commons. These were officers from the Inns of Court Officers Training Corp., otherwise known as The Devil’s Own. These officers dug 13 miles of trenches here in training for the real thing that they would shortly face opposite enemy lines. These days there is an information board here, a memorial, and of course the trenches.

A really beautiful pond here within Pitstone Common, with a newly built (in 2010) platform. The pond has shrunk in size over the years, but it's still a lovely place to be, and in the autumn the colours of the leaves on the trees here are totally gorgeous, only adding to the effect of the place.

Alpine Meadow Nature Reserve is a tranquil and unspoilt part of the Ashridge Woodlands. This chalk grassland region boasts a wealth of wildflowers through the warmer months. Keep your eyes out for butterflies, such as the conspicuously spotted Silver-washed fritillary, flitting from flower to flower during summer.

The Ashridge Estate is a glorious place for a hike, with around 5,000 acres (2,000 ha) of oak and beech woodlands, beautiful commons and quintessential chalk downlands. It's a treat all year round but special mention has to go to spring's bluebells and the butterflies of summer. There are many miles of footpaths and bridleways to explore, while there's also a visitor centre where you can find out more about the area.