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East Of England

Great Gaddesden

Ashridge House – Bridgewater Monument loop from Beechwood Park

Bike touring routes & trails

East Of England

Great Gaddesden

Ashridge House – Bridgewater Monument loop from Beechwood Park

Moderate

15

riders

Ashridge House – Bridgewater Monument loop from Beechwood Park

02:22

35.1km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.3 km for 193 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1.02 km

Great Bradwin's Wood

Forest

2

6.81 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.

Tip by

3

7.65 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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4

8.47 km

Ashridge House

Highlight • Castle

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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5

11.9 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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6

12.3 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 …

Tip by

7

13.1 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.

Tip by

8

30.6 km

Margaret's Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Use Margaret's Bridge if you don't fancy your chances crossing a busy A-road.

Tip by

33.5 km

Babies Wood

Forest

10

33.8 km

Dean Lane Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

An old bridleway. Boggy in places.

Tip by

B

35.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

4.69 km

1.58 km

971 m

854 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

8.43 km

3.22 km

2.99 km

355 m

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Lowest point (120 m)

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