Self-led walks at Ashridge

Take your pick from our selection of self-led walks. Whether you want to spend the whole day exploring, or just half an hour, there's something for you here on the Ashridge Estate.

Old Copse on the Ashridge Estate Herts — Old Copse is beautiful whatever time of year you walk there

Ashridge Estate Hertfordshire

Old Copse and Thunderdell Wood walk

A gentle circular walk that takes you through areas of wildlife-rich woodlands and across commons.

Enjoy views across the valley

Autumn colours on Ashridge's trees — Autumn splendour along Duncombe Terrace

Ashridge Estate Hertfordshire

Duncombe Terrace walk

Enjoy this mixture of woodland and open countryside at Ashridge as you walk along this popular track with plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife and wildflowers.

Take a family walk through the estate

Early autumn in Golden Valley Ashridge Herts — Early autumn colour on the beeches of Golden Valley

Ashridge Estate Hertfordshire

Trail to Golden Valley Ashridge

An easy walk to the Golden Valley on the Ashridge Estate where you may spot fallow deer, brought to the area by monks in the 13th Century.

Walk to the Golden Valley

Ashridge Estate Hertfordshire

Three-in-one woodland walk at Ashridge

Take in a wide range of scenic woodland at Ashridge on this three section walk.

Enjoy the varied woodland at Ashridge

Incombe Hole on the Ashridge Estate Herts — Incombe Hole formed in the last Glacial period

Ashridge Estate Hertfordshire

Ashridge Estate boundary trail walk

Discover the outstanding features of Ashridge including Ivinghoe Beacon, ancient woodlands and dramatic scenery

Take on the challenge

Berkhamsted Common Ashridge Herts — These banks are remnants of enclosure

Ashridge Estate Hertfordshire

Battle of Berkhamsted Common Trail

This era of the estate's history isn't familiar even to people who have lived nearby all their lives.

Walk part of the Ashridge history

Ancient sweet chestnut trees at Ashridge — Take time to see these ancient sweet chestnuts

Ashridge Estate Hertfordshire

Ashridge ancient trees walk

Discover the ancient trees of Ashridge and find out more about the original park planting on this woodland walk.

Meet Ashridge Estate's oldest residents

Pitstone Windmill Ashridge Estate Herts — Pitstone Windmill in the mist

Pitstone Windmill Buckinghamshire

Bridgewater Monument to Pitstone Windmill circular

A great circular walk passing the Bridgewater Monument and Pitstone windmill with views across the Chilterns and the Vale of Aylesbury. In summer you may be able to climb the monument for more spectacular views.

Circular walk to Bridgewater Monument