Berkhamsted Totem Pole – St Peter's Church loop from Berkhamsted

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Berkhamsted Totem Pole – St Peter's Church loop from Berkhamsted

Moderate

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Berkhamsted Totem Pole – St Peter's Church loop from Berkhamsted

00:47

7.45km

50m

Running

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

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Chilterns National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.07 km

Berkhamsted Totem Pole

Highlight • Monument

This was carved by a member of the Kwakiutl tribe as a memento of the years of trading between Berkhamsted's Castle Wharf and Canada.

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4.13 km

The Rex Cinema

Highlight • Other

An art deco cinema that's been called the best cinema in England.

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4.33 km

St Peter's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Today there was a guy selling gelato from his bike shop. Cool, perfect whilst walking around

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4.33 km

Dean Incent's House

Highlight • Historical Site

A 15th-Century house that is the birthplace of John Incent (c. 1480-1545) a Dean of the CoE who held office at St Paul's Cathedral.

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4.57 km

Berkhamsted's only bike shop is just off the High Street, through the archway opposite Tesco. They have one of those pump/workstations outside the shop, if you're in need of some quick repairs outside of opening hours.

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4.63 km

The Oldest Timber-Framed Building in Berkhamsted

Highlight • Historical Site

This shop is considered to be the oldest extant, jettied, timber-framed building in Great Britain. It was built between 1277 and 1297, back when Berkhamsted was a flourishing wool trading …

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4.95 km

The George Inn

Highlight • Pub

Gorgeous little spot, perfect for a snack stop and to freshen up.

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6.63 km

Medieval Almshouses

Highlight • Historical Site

These almshouses date back to to the 15th and 16th centuries. There are quite a few nice buildings along this stretch if busy road, if you take the time to stop and look.

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7.45 km

End point

Bus stop

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