Self-led walks at Ashridge

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

Ashridge Estate, Hertfordshire
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
View of Aldbury Nowers Ashridge Estate Hertfordshire
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
Golden Valley at its best in Ashridge Herts
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
Old Copse on the Ashridge Estate Herts
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
A view of Ivinhoe Beacon on the Ashridge Estate Herts
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
Rplica fencing at Ashridge Estate Herts
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
A beech tree at Ashridge Estate, Hertfordshire
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   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