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Difficulty
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Easy
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.
114 m
Distance
This reflects the return distance of this route as measured by the GPS file.
5.1 km
Duration
This reflects the estimated time the majority of users will take on this trail. If you are slower, add time to the top-end figure. If you are fast, then you may complete this route faster than this time range.
1-1.5h
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Hertfordshire Way and Ashridge Forest Circular Walk Route Guide

Hertfordshire Way and Ashridge Forest Circular Walk
The Hertfordshire Way and Ashridge Forest Circular Walk unveils quintessential English countryside scenery while also immersing you under canopies of trees in woodland. It’s best to do this walk during the summer months to avoid intense mud!

Route Description for Hertfordshire Way and Ashridge Forest Circular Walk

The Hertfordshire Way and Ashridge Forest Circular Walk takes you through the ever-so scenic Chilterns, where wooded areas and countryside views await. This route can get muddy during wetter seasons, so aim to do this in the summer when you can bask in the surrounding beauty. After you park, you’ll have to cross the B4506, making it essential to take extra care to check for cars!
From the parking lot, walk for around 1,200 m before branching right to continue around the loop. You will eventually meet up with the same path you started on. Follow this path back to your car, crossing the B4506 en route.

Other amazing walks in Chiltern Hills

Check out our guides to Wendover Loop, Wendover Woods, Dunstable Downs, Hurley Loop or The Rose and Crown Ivinghoe Beacon Walk. Or see all of our Chiltern Hills walks on 10Adventures.

Getting to the Hertfordshire Way and Ashridge Forest Circular Walk Trailhead

To get to the start of the Hertfordshire Way and Ashridge Forest Circular Walk from Berkhamsted, head to B4506 and drive this road for 3.4mi before turning left to head towards the Ashridge NT Car Park.

Route Information for Hertfordshire Way and Ashridge Forest Circular Walk

  • When to do:

    April - October

  • Backcountry Campsites:

    No

  • Pets allowed:

    Yes - On Leash

  • Family friendly:

    Yes

  • Route Signage:

    Average

  • Crowd Levels:

    Moderate

  • Route Type:

    Lollipop

Hertfordshire Way and Ashridge Forest Circular Walk Elevation Graph

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