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A week for nature

Ashridge Estate, Hertfordshire
Volunteers clearing scrub
Chilterns Bunkhouse, Tring, Hertfordshire
The sitting and dining at Chilterns Bunkhouse, Tring, Hertfordshire
Dormitory, sleeps 8, Chilterns Bunkhouse, Tring, Hertfordshire
Volunteers clearing scrub Chilterns Bunkhouse, Tring, Hertfordshire The sitting and dining at Chilterns Bunkhouse, Tring, Hertfordshire Dormitory, sleeps 8, Chilterns Bunkhouse, Tring, Hertfordshire

At-a-glance details

  • Dates17 February 2019 to 23 February 2019
  • Holiday typeYouth discovery
  • AvailabilityNo longer available
  • Activity type Coast and countryside
  • Cost£175
  • Physicality7
  • Holiday code19BYZ110
  • AccommodationChilterns Bunkhouse
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About A week for nature

Experience the practical management tasks carried out by the estate rangers.

Come and help us undertake key management of the Ashridge Estate. You will work in both the woodland and on the nationally important chalk grassland to gain an insight into the work of a National Trust ranger. Scrub clearance and the removal of cut grass will be included in your week's task, and your work will help the rare butterflies and flowers of the Ashridge Estate thrive.

About the accommodation

This bunkhouse provides rustic, basic accommodation which comprises two restored barns located amongst the woodlands and grassland of the Ashridge Estate. The first building comprises two dormitories each containing five sets of bunk beds. The second building contains the kitchen, lounge, toilets, showers and disabled facilities. The kitchen has been recently refitted and outside there is a lovely seating area. The wild fallow deer are regularly seen on the lawn outside the bunkhouse. There is no mobile signal in the bunkhouse but you should find some with a short walk into the nearby woods.

Notes for guests


A standard kit list can be found on our Essential Information page. 

Enquire and book

Call 0344 800 3099

Opening times

Monday to Friday: 9am to 9pm
Saturday: 9am to 7pm
Sunday: 9am to 1pm
We are also open 9am to 5pm on bank holidays.

Email working.holidays@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Couple on a bench looking at the view at Ashridge, Herts

Ashridge Estate

Ancient trees, rolling chalk downlands and lush meadows in an area of outstanding natural beauty
a view from within the Tree Cathedral

Whipsnade Tree Cathedral

Trees, hedges and shrubs planted in the form of a medieval cathedral
Pitstone Windmill at Ashridge, Bucks

Pitstone Windmill

A rare and striking example of an early form of post mill
Winter walking on Dunstable Downs Bedfordshire

Dunstable Downs and the Whipsnade Estate

Extensive chalk grassland in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
A sundial of box hedge topiary in the gardens at Ascott

Ascott

Half-timbered house originating from 1606, transformed by the Rothschilds in the late 19th century, containing superb collections.
View from Coombe Hill in early spring

Chilterns Countryside

Rolling hills, distant views, chalk grassland, and acres of woodland to explore

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A week for nature

Ashridge Estate, Hertfordshire
Call 0344 800 3099
Email working.holidays@nationaltrust.org.uk

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