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    Clipper Down, Steps Hill, and Pittone Hill Loop

    Difficulty
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    Hard
    Duration
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    5-7h
    Distance
    This reflects the return distance of this route as measured by the GPS file.
    19.6 km
    Elevation
    This reflects the total elevation gained throughout this route as measured by the GPS file. This includes all ascents and descents, and is higher than what is quoted in most route guides, which simply measure the distance between the starting-point and high-point of the route.
    597 m
    User Ratings
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    Overall Rating
    This is the average user-submitted overall rating on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest.
    8.0
    Physical Difficulty
    This is the average user-submitted rating on the physical difficulty of this route. In general, green is beginner, blue is intermediate, black is advanced/most difficult and double-black is expert-only. It is recommended that users build up to black and double-black routes.
    Advanced (Diamond)
    Suitable for advanced experience level looking for a solid adventure.
    Technical Difficulty
    This is the average user-submitted rating on the technical difficulty of this route. In general, green is beginner, blue is intermediate, black is advanced/most difficult and double-black is expert-only. It is recommended that users build up to black and double-black routes.
    Advanced (Diamond)
    Suitable for advanced experience level looking for a solid adventure.
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    Directions to Trailhead

    Explore a highlight reel of Chiltern scenery on the Clipper Down, Steps Hill, and Pittone Hill Loop. Bask in countryside scenery, open fields, and quiet woodland while also taking on a picturesque section of the National Ridgeway Trail. This loop may be long, but the rewards are plentiful throughout!

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    Route Description for Clipper Down, Steps Hill, and Pittone Hill Loop

    The Clipper Down, Steps Hill, and Pittone Hill Loop takes you on a half-day journey through the undulating Chilterns! Expect some quad-burning sections as you climb hills as well as relaxing areas that take you through open fields and secluded woodland. You will also travel along a picturesque section of the National Ridgeway Trail. From the car park, head in the opposite direction of the Bridgewater Monument (you’ll pass it on your way back) and go past the National Trust Visitor Centre toward Aldbury to kickstart your loop through woodland, fields, and the undulating countryside. Spend 4-5 hours basking in nature before returning to your car, passing by the Bridgewater Monument en route at the very end.

    Getting to the Clipper Down, Steps Hill, and Pittone Hill Loop Trailhead

    To get to the start of the Clipper Down, Steps Hill, and Pittone Hill Loop from Berkhamsted, follow the B4506 toward the Ashridge Golf Club but turn left before you get there to go to Ashridge NT Car Park. Pass by this car park and continue until the end of the road!

    Route Information

    • When to do

      Year-round

    • Backcountry Campsites

      No

    • Pets allowed

      Yes - On Leash

    • Family friendly

      No

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Moderate

    • Route Type

      Circuit

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