Ashridge House – View over Aldbury loop from Little Gaddesden

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Ashridge House – View over Aldbury loop from Little Gaddesden

Hard

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Ashridge House – View over Aldbury loop from Little Gaddesden

05:02

18.9km

210m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Chilterns National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.86 km

Ashridge House

Highlight • Castle

This is a fantastic house and was the former home of the 7th Earl of Bridgewater, the father of the English canal system. It was built in the classic Gothic Revival style and largely completed in 1814.

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4.88 km

Frithsden Beeches

Forest

5.84 km

Berkhamsted WWI Training Trenches

Highlight • Natural Monument

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 …

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10.2 km

View of the Grand Union Canal from the Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • River

Views of the grand canal and walking paths

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15.4 km

Northchurch Common Grasslands

Highlight • Forest

Lovely open grasslands. Wide trails good for walking or cycling, and places to stop and have a picnic (though stay on the wide trail areas to not disturb wildlife). Potential …

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17.3 km

View over Aldbury

Highlight • Natural

Splendid view over Aldbury

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18.4 km

Bluebell Woods at Ashridge Estate

Highlight • Natural Monument

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 …

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