Ashridge - Whipsnade (12 Mile Circular Walk)

If, like me, following the Christmas festivities, you are eager to stretch your legs, breathe in some fresh air and maybe start to work off a few extra pounds, this lovely walk from Ashridge across the valley to Whipsnade is just what you need. Fantastic woodland, picturesque countryside and pretty villages. This walk takes us away from the usual tracks, to seldom walked and quieter parts of the estate that many of you may not have walked before.

What to Expect
A 12 mile walk mainly on good tracks and small lanes, some tracks will be muddy and uneven in places. There will be a few hills to tackle with a couple of steep climbs and a total ascent of around 1000ft. We will maintain a pace of just over 3mph throughout the walk.

This walk is reasonably challenging, there are a few hills and some steep sections. It is suitable for anyone with a good standard of walking fitness.

If you are a first timer, please read the 'About us...' section on the homepage before signing up for this walk, ensuring appropriate fitness and suitability.

If you can't make the walk, please change your RSVP in plenty of time to allow others to attend.

The Finer Points

Start point: Start point is the National Trust, Ashridge Visitor Centre HP4 1LX.
The postcode may not be accurate to please follow the google maps link from the walk page.

Meet at the visitor centre and Café by the green.

Walk Starts: 09:30

Parking: The car park is free

Distance: 12 Miles

Total Ascent: 1000ft

Walk Time: Approx 4.5hrs (includes stoppages)

Refreshments: The Visitor Centre Café is open from 8am if you need anything before we start. We will have a break at the halfway point so bring a (warm) drink and a snack.

There is a £3.00 charge for the walk

Toilets: Toilets will be available at the start and end of the walk.

Sorry no dogs allowed

Hiking and hillwalking are activities with a danger of personal injury. Participants in these activities should be aware of, accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement. Meetup Terms of Service Section 6, which all members have agreed to, lays out the details of liability relating to a group or an event.

For further information Contact Nick 07739801881