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Ashridge Boundary Trail |
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Description |
 This walk takes you on a tour of the National Trust owned Ashridge Estate in the Chiltern Hills. The estate consists of 5,000 acres of woodlands, commons and chalk downland which supports a rich variety of wildlife.
The walk starts at the Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre next to the Bridgewater Monument, erected in 1832 to the Duke of Bridgewater. You can climb the monument for fabulous panoramic views of the estate before starting the circular tour of the beautiful grounds.
Highlights on the walk include the Golden Valley to the north-east of Ashridge house which was created by famous landscape gardener Capability Brown in the 18th century. You will also visit Ivinghoe Beacon, with its splendid views of the Vale of Aylesbury and Dunstable Downs.
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Distance | 16 miles (26 km) |
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GPX File | Ashridge Boundary Trail.gpx (right click - 'Save As')
NB GPS file for this route only details route start - route is waymarked from there in |
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Route Photos |  |  |  |  | Bridgewater memorial at Ashridge estate | Berkhamsted Common | Ashridge House | Bluebell Wood, Little Gaddesden |  |  |  |  | Gallows hill | The Whipsnade Lion, Ivinghoe | Ivinghoe Beacon | Incombe Hole from Steps Hill |
 Photos are copyrighted by their owners
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Map (Route in Red)
Aerial Photo View of this route
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