Alpine Meadow Nature Reserve – Northchurch Common Grasslands loop from Berkhamsted

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Alpine Meadow Nature Reserve – Northchurch Common Grasslands loop from Berkhamsted

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Alpine Meadow Nature Reserve – Northchurch Common Grasslands loop from Berkhamsted

04:02

15.3km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

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Chilterns National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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396 m

Castle Street Totem Pole

Highlight • Monument

Didn't get close enough to read why a Totem pole is here

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806 m

Berkhamsted Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The ruins here are all that remains of what was once an important motte-and-bailey castle, built in the 11th century. It has seen its fair share of conflict, including a …

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2.72 km

Berkhamsted WWI Training Trenches

Highlight • Natural Monument

During WWI, Berkhamsted was used by troops to train for trench life on the continent. They would live in a nearby tented camp, stand parade on Kitchener’s Field, and trained …

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3.77 km

Alpine Meadow Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Alpine Meadow Nature Reserve is a tranquil and unspoilt part of the Ashridge Woodlands. This chalk grassland region boasts a wealth of wildflowers through the warmer months. Keep your eyes …

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7.67 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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9.48 km

Northchurch Common Grasslands

Highlight • Forest

Lovely open grasslands. Wide trails good for walking or cycling, and places to stop and have a picnic (though stay on the wide trail areas to not disturb wildlife). Potential …

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14.0 km

River Bulbourne Trail

Highlight (Segment) • River

Some really beaut views of the River Bulbourne, wish you could see more of it

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14.4 km

View of the Grand Union Canal from the Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • River

Views of the grand canal and walking paths

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15.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.31 km

4.91 km

1.43 km

995 m

689 m

Surfaces

5.90 km

2.66 km

2.28 km

1.90 km

1.89 km

706 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

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Comments

May 16, 2023,Berkhamsted Castle – Ww1 trenches loop from Aldbury

Loved this one. Good combination of forest, fields, canand country roads, topped off with the ruins of a castle and moat. Definitely marked to do again!