Discover the Golden Valley, a hidden gem of the Ashridge Estate, on this 4.3-mile walk. Designed by the famous 'Capability' Brown this masterpiece ranks among his finest works. Well-trodden footpaths, tracks and grassland which may be muddy in winter.
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51.80, -0.57 · rel 19802373
51.80, -0.57 · rel 19802373
In the Footsteps of Capability Brown, Ashridge Estate
A 8,0 km loop walk through urban area in Hertfordshire.
Loop walk
start = finish · Hertfordshire
8,0km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
Brownlow Memorial
monument ·
272 m off route
4,8 km
60%
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
In the Footsteps of Capability Brown, Ashridge Estate is 8.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, In the Footsteps of Capability Brown, Ashridge Estate takes approximately 1h 59min to complete.
Yes, In the Footsteps of Capability Brown, Ashridge Estate is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
In the Footsteps of Capability Brown, Ashridge Estate starts at Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre, HP4 1LT;Grid ref: SP 97128 13085.
In the Footsteps of Capability Brown, Ashridge Estate is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
In the Footsteps of Capability Brown, Ashridge Estate is maintained and managed by National Trust.