Paul's Knob – Aldbury Village loop from Tring

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Paul's Knob – Aldbury Village loop from Tring

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Paul's Knob – Aldbury Village loop from Tring

02:49

10.1km

190m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Chilterns National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.68 km

Aldbury Nowers Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Aldbury Nowers Nature Reserve is best visited during spring and summer, when its wildflowers are at their most colourful, and you can expect to see butterflies fluttering between them. This …

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2.69 km

Pitstone Hill

Highlight • Natural

Pitstone Hill is a chalk grassland with small areas of woodland and scrub. As you explore the reserve, which has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, you …

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3.32 km

Paul's Knob

Highlight • Natural Monument

A wonderful peak offering sublime views across the surrounding countryside.

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5.33 km

Clipper Down Woodland Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a densely wooded area with wonderful views. A good rest spot for brewing up a cup of tea or coffee as it's well sheltered.

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6.21 km

Ashridge Boundary Trail, Chilterns National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

A mix of gravel and rugged hiking trails on this route. It's on the Ashridge Boundary Trail, just beyond Moneybury Hill and its ancient barrow.

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7.21 km

Bridgewater Monument

Highlight • Monument

This Tower was built in memory of Francis Egerton, who was the Third Duke of Bridgewater. Egerton was an expert in inland navigation. He was involved in the construction of …

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8.34 km

Aldbury Village Pond

Highlight • Settlement

This small 'chocolate box' village is not quite as understated as it seems. Due to its closeness in proximity to Elstree Studio, it has been featured in quite the array …

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8.34 km

Aldbury Village

Highlight • Cafe

Known for its picturesque qualities, this charming village is a Hertfordshire favourite. Explore timber-framed cottages and quintessential old British pubs as you wander around the beautiful streets.

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10.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.08 km

4.16 km

618 m

258 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.02 km

3.98 km

714 m

613 m

461 m

337 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

14°C

7°C

95 %

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Comments

February 7, 2022,A Circular walk from Ashridge to Pitstone Hill and back

This is a short circular walk that takes in the Ridgeway path the Pitstone Hill then back through the Ashridge Estate (NT)

It is a gentle walk with only a couple of hills the difficult part of wet is coming through the woods at the start of the walk
The walk takes you along the Ridgeway Ancient path where you …