Ashridge Estate Boundary Trail - South
This circular walk includes some of the outstanding features of the southern half of the estate, including the Golden Valley and ancient woodlands. For this route, follow the Boundary Trail circular white signs, with green arrows pointing you in the right direction. You can complete the entire Boundary Trail by combining with the Ashridge Boundary Trail - North for a full day's walk. Please allow plenty of time to pause and enjoy the scenery.
Near to
Ashridge EstateStart point
Ashridge Estate visitor centre by Bridgewater Monument, grid ref: SP970130Trail information
*Paths and tracks with steep slopes and flights of steps. For more details, please see Terrain section.
**Stiles, steps and steep gradients – route unsuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. For more details, please see Access section.
***Dogs welcome on a lead. For more details, please see Facilities section.
Safety around livestock and wildlife
You may encounter livestock and wildlife on your walk. Please follow signage and keep your dog on a lead at all times.
Total stages: 7
Total stages: 7
Start point
Ashridge Estate visitor centre by Bridgewater Monument, grid ref: SP970130
Stage 1
From the Visitor Centre, head back towards the main entrance of Monument Drive, hugging the edge of the wood. After about 200 metres, near the bottom of the roundabout, turn left into the woods to start your walk. Follow the path for about a quarter of a mile then turn slightly left and follow the wide track for about three quarters of a mile. Turn right and arrive at a small car park..
Stage 2
Turn right, crossing the B4506 and continue through the woods on the left-hand edge of a golf course. Cross over private road into the Golden Valley. Proceed through the Golden Valley until you arrive into open grassland. Continue along the valley and then follow signs uphill, then left. Pass through a copse onto Frithview Farm, then downhill between fences and to the road at the bottom.
Stage 3
Turn right along the road and then turn left up an incline. Emerge from the wood and pass down paths between fences, crossing a road and continuing to a golf course. Turn right onto the bridleway.
Stage 4
Proceed through woodland until you arrive at Coldharbour Farm.
Stage 5
Turn left and walk between the outbuildings. Follow the signs alongside agricultural fields and cross the grass field to Northchurch Farm.
Stage 6
Once you reach woodland take the second to the right. Turn right and cross over the B4506 towards Northchurch Common. Walk along the edge of the common and then head back into the woodland on the left corner.
Stage 7
Turn Left onto the Icknield Way trail and follow it across the road and then all the way back to the visitor centre.
End point
Ashridge Estate visitor centre by Bridgewater Monument, grid ref: SP970130
Trail map
The Ashridge Boundary Trail Map - South | © Ordnance Survey
Ashridge Estate Boundary Trail - North
Follow the green arrows to discover the outstanding features of Ashridge Estate, including Ivinghoe Beacon, Incombe Hole, ancient woodlands and dramatic scenery.
Duncombe Terrace walk
Enjoy a gentle walk along the popular Duncombe Terrace, taking in the historic Bridgewater Monument, as well as Ashridge Woods with its ancient trees and varied wildlife.
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