This walk links the Bridgewater Monument and the ancient post mill. Mostly good paths but some steep sections and some paths across ploughed fields. There is also a small amount of walking on busy roads.
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51.82, -0.61 · rel 19802436
51.82, -0.61 · rel 19802436
Bridgewater Monument to Pitstone Windmill Circular Walk, Pitstone Windmill
9,4 km from Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre, HP4 1LT;Grid ref: SP 97128 13085 to Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre, HP4 1LT;Grid ref: SP 97128 13085 through alpine terrain and lakes.
Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre, HP4 1LT;Grid ref: SP 97128 13085
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Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre, HP4 1LT;Grid ref: SP 97128 13085
linear
9,4km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Windmill
2× summit
1× Water
Pitstone Windmill
Windmill ·
on the route
0,8 km
8%
Paul’s Knob
summit ·
69 m off route
0,8 km
8%
Cowhill Spring
Water ·
202 m off route
0,8 km
8%
Clipper Down
summit ·
280 m off route
0,8 km
8%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Bridgewater Monument to Pitstone Windmill Circular Walk, Pitstone Windmill is 9.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Bridgewater Monument to Pitstone Windmill Circular Walk, Pitstone Windmill takes approximately 2h 21min to complete.
No, Bridgewater Monument to Pitstone Windmill Circular Walk, Pitstone Windmill is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre, HP4 1LT;Grid ref: SP 97128 13085 to Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre, HP4 1LT;Grid ref: SP 97128 13085. Plan ahead for return transport.
Bridgewater Monument to Pitstone Windmill Circular Walk, Pitstone Windmill starts at Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre, HP4 1LT;Grid ref: SP 97128 13085.
Bridgewater Monument to Pitstone Windmill Circular Walk, Pitstone Windmill is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Bridgewater Monument to Pitstone Windmill Circular Walk, Pitstone Windmill is maintained and managed by National Trust.