BERKHAMSTED CANAL, COUNTRYSIDE and CASTLE

Richmond Group

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Overview

A pleasant circular walk along the historic Grand Union canal, past the totem pole and canal fields, heading uphill to the Ashridge estate (National Trust) woodlands and Berkhamsted Common, site of WW1 practice trenches, before returning via the castle. Picnic/café lunch stop at Ashridge. Estimated finish 4pm.

Saturday, 11 October 2025

Start time:: 10:50 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Accessible by public transport
No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: SP 99337 08124
Nearest postcode:: HP4 2AJ
what3words:: trash.tacky.intrigues

Start time:: 10:50 am

MEET: Berkhamsted Station (Euston10:09, Willesden Junction 9:59, change at Harrow Wealdstone [platform 5] for Berkhamsted 10:21 service). Ticket from Willesden Jct with Senior Railcard is £10.50 return.

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