About this Event
Hike Details
• Distance: 21 km
• Hiking Time: Approx. 5–5.5 hours
• Grade: Moderate
• Ascent: 340 m
• Pace: Steady with breaks for lunch and photos
• Cost: £32 per person (includes guided Hike & return train tickets)
## Meeting Point & Time
Location: London Euston Rail Station at 08:50 am near Burger King close to platform 5.
Depart: Meet us 08:50 am, we leave 09:10 am for 09:25 am train
Return: 06:30 PM Back in London Euston (commitment required until then).
Description
Ashridge Estate sees large areas of bluebells flowering each year which attracts large numbers of visitors. With the flowering window being short over April and May, this creates great pressure on the woodland and its flora during this period.
## Highlights
- Epic Ridgeway Views: Start along the Chiltern escarpment with breathtaking scenery, rivaling the South Downs.
- Ivinghoe Beacon Panorama: On a clear day, it feels like you can see half of England!
- Ancient Beechwoods: Wander through the Ashridge Estate, a National Trust treasure with stunning autumn colors.
- Bluebell Spectacle: Late April to early May brings carpets of bluebells in Dockey Wood, Flat Isley, and Old Copse—some of the best in the South East.
- Bridgewater Monument: A striking column erected in 1832 to honor the Duke of Bridgewater, a pioneer of canal building.
- Historic Berkhamsted: Finish in this charming market town with its ruined Norman castle ruins.
Hike Leader: Raj 07788839784
🎒 What to Bring
- Sturdy hiking boots
- Water & packed lunch/snacks
- Weather-appropriate clothing (layers, windbreaker)
- Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
- Optional: camera, walking poles
🌸 Bluebell note
Bluebells depend on the weather, so while Ashridge Estate is known for them, we can’t guarantee they’ll be in full bloom on the day.
Either way, it’ll still be a lovely scenic woodland walk 😊
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
London Euston Station, Euston Road, London, United Kingdom
GBP 35.37
