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Ashridge House – Bridgewater Monument loop from Little Gaddesden

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Ashridge House – Bridgewater Monument loop from Little Gaddesden

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Ashridge House – Bridgewater Monument loop from Little Gaddesden

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11.8km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Chilterns National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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261 m

Thunderdell Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A flat straight track that is sometimes boggy, but great when it's dried out a bit.

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1.81 km

This is a fantastic house and was the former home of the 7th Earl of Bridgewater, the father of the English canal system. It was built in the classic Gothic Revival style and largely completed in 1814.

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2.25 km

View of Ashridge House

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

ashridgehouse.org.uk

Ashridge is a country estate and stately home in the Chiltern Hills. The estate comprises 20 sq km of woodlands, known as Ashridge Forest. The present house was constructed …

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3.46 km

Little Gaddesden War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

A beautiful Chiltern village with historic building, a church, a monument and open spaces. Maybe take a break on one of the benches and take in the tranquility.

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7.69 km

Duncombe Terrace Path

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A gated gravel road/path that runs from Beacon Road all the way down to Bridgewater Monument. Good for speed when it's not so busy with walkers.

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10.8 km

Bridgewater Monument

Highlight • Monument

This Tower was built in memory of Francis Egerton, who was the Third Duke of Bridgewater. Egerton was an expert in inland navigation. He was involved in the construction of …

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11.3 km

Bluebell Woods at Ashridge Estate

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Ashridge Estate is a glorious place for a hike, with around 5,000 acres (2,000 ha) of oak and beech woodlands, beautiful commons and quintessential chalk downlands. It's a treat …

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11.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.84 km

4.34 km

772 m

459 m

363 m

Surfaces

5.82 km

3.13 km

1.67 km

796 m

363 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Friday 26 June

30°C

18°C

31 %

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Ashridge House – Bridgewater Monument loop from Little Gaddesden

Thunderdell Lane

Ashridge House

View of Ashridge House

Little Gaddesden War Memorial

Duncombe Terrace Path

Bridgewater Monument

Bluebell Woods at Ashridge Estate

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