Chilterns Weekend Walkers

Chilterns Weekend Walkers Group

Join our friendly group for great walks and good company.

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This circular walk starts from Berkhamsted Castle and takes in parts of the Ashridge Estate. We will cross fields and farmland with livestock and pass through beech woods and the villages of Frithsden, Nettleden and Little Gaddesden, where we'll stop for lunch. The route follows parts of the Hertfordshire Way and Chiltern Way, offering views of Ashridge House and the Bridgewater Monument, plus a visit to World War I trenches. Moderate pace, bring packed lunch and refreshments.

Walk Leader: Angela H

Sunday, 14 September 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
289m / 948ft
Type:
circular

Free parking available opposite the Castle. If there are no remaining spaces, there's free parking around the corner and up the hill along New Road.
Well behaved dogs on leads welcome.
Optional post walk drinks at the Crystal Palace pub on Station Road by the Grand Union Canal.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 99434 08151
Nearest postcode:
HP4 1LJ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Start point Berkhamsted Castle, White Hill, Berkhamsted HP4 1LJ Nearest postcode-HP4 1LJ What3Words///decorated.rounds.scraper Grid reference-SP994081 Google maps link https://maps.app.goo.gl/2B7ufqwt9ZwR372Q9

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking