Bridgewater Monument – Aldbury Village loop from Aldbury

Hiking trails & Routes

Bridgewater Monument – Aldbury Village loop from Aldbury

Easy

4.9

(9)

hikers

Bridgewater Monument – Aldbury Village loop from Aldbury

01:40

5.90km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Chilterns National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

217 m

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 …

Tip by

695 m

Forest Path in Chilterns National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

4.41 km

Church Farm Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Reopened and refurbished in Oct 2022 under new ownership as Church Farm Cafe, Had a coffee and cake on last visit which was excellent

Tip by

4.44 km

Aldbury Village Church

Highlight • Religious Site

This is a nice, sleepy village with lots of historical value. A good pub too.

Tip by

4.64 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.

Tip by

4.64 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 …

Tip by

4.74 km

The Greyhound

Highlight • Restaurant

Small bar area but has quite a large restaurant area. Decent sandwiches for a lunch stop.

Tip by

5.80 km

Ashridge Estate Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Yummy homemade cakes and good breakfast and lunch menu

Tip by

5.90 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.32 km

1.39 km

600 m

438 m

152 m

Surfaces

1.96 km

1.39 km

1.22 km

633 m

620 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

18°C

9°C

-- %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: -- km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

February 25, 2025,Bridgewater Monument – Aldbury loop from Aldbury

Another muddy February walk. Sun shining today. This loop from the Ashridge NT car park takes you downhill skirting around Stocks golf course Tring and into the picturesque village of Aldbury. Nice lunch stop at the Greyhound Inn (lovely grub) sets you up for the short steady uphill climb back to the start (cafe at the end as an option …