The National Trust

Parking
There are three accessible parking spaces located 50yds from the Visitor Centre in Monument Drive car park.

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One adapted toilet with RADAR lock. A key can be picked up from the Visitor Centre.

Pathways and open space
The Ashridge estate offers a variety of pathway surfaces from smooth and flat tracks, to rougher routes and sloping natural terrain. Many routes can be slippery and muddy after wet weather.

All-ability trails
Two routes starting near the Visitor Centre are accessible to users of pushchairs, wheelchairs and powered mobility vehicles. The Duncombe Terrace trail is a partially surfaced 2½ mile track through woodland, with a gentle gradient towards the end. Can be muddy in wet weather. There is a flat, surfaced ½ mile circular route around Meadley's Meadow.

Seating, rest points and shelter
There are lots of places to sit and rest across the estate.

On site transport
Powered mobility vehicles are available for accessible routes only (5 single-seater and 3 multi-seater). They're available mid-March to end of October, 2pm to 5pm, weather-permitting. Booking advisable through the Visitor Centre. Donations welcome.

Visitor centre
Main entrance, discovery room and gift shop are all easily accessible on one level.

Refreshments
The picnic tables are accessible for wheelchair users.

Other buildings
The Monument is difficult to access due to tight spaces and height changes.

Large-print information booklets about the Monument can be picked up at the Visitor Centre.

There is a hearing induction loop in the tea-room and gift shop. A portable induction loop is available on request for guided walks and talks.

Listen to bird song all year round and deer rutting in October. Smell the damp woodland in autumn and the carpet of bluebells in spring. Feel the bark and foliage of the trees and plants, or the textured brickwork of the historic Bridgewater Monument.