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Berkhamsted Totem Pole – Alpine Meadow Nature Reserve loop from Berkhamsted

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East Of England

Berkhamsted Totem Pole – Alpine Meadow Nature Reserve loop from Berkhamsted

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Berkhamsted Totem Pole – Alpine Meadow Nature Reserve loop from Berkhamsted

02:19

8.55km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Chilterns National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

336 m

Berkhamsted Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The ruins here are all that remains of what was once an important motte-and-bailey castle, built in the 11th century. It has seen its fair share of conflict, including a …

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2

759 m

Berkhamsted Totem Pole

Highlight • Monument

This was carved by a member of the Kwakiutl tribe as a memento of the years of trading between Berkhamsted's Castle Wharf and Canada.

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3

771 m

Castle Street Totem Pole

Highlight • Monument

Didn't get close enough to read why a Totem pole is here

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4

2.83 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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5

3.36 km

Frithsden Beeches Trails

Highlight • Trail

plentiful woodland trails for mtb or gravel biking

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6

3.90 km

Alpine Meadow Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

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 …

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7

5.09 km

Alpine Meadow Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful small woodland that is home to an array of stunning wildlife, including snakes and lizards. Will go back in Spring when it's in bloom!

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8

5.90 km

Field Trail in Chilterns National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Beaut view of fields and other trails going off in different directions

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B

8.55 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.19 km

1.53 km

915 m

536 m

391 m

Surfaces

3.57 km

1.86 km

1.73 km

782 m

619 m

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Comments

January 2, 2025,Berkhamsted WW1 Trenches – Alpine Meadow Nature Reserve loop from Berkhamsted

Fantastic cold winter hike around Berkhamsted in Herts.

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