Autumnal Hike in Berkhamstead (before Fireworks Social!)
Details
Start time: 14:15 (Estimated finish time: 17:45)
Moderate: 7.4 miles / 11.9 km
Led by Beth S: 07956 242703
Grid reference: SP993081
Nearest postcode: HP4 2AJ
Elevation gain: 694ft / 211m
Join the CYW for a moderate and relaxed afternoon hike that starts and ends at Berkhamsted train station, and is perfectly timed for those who want to head to the Berko Fireworks event after.
We start by heading past the cricket club up through woodland on our way to the village at Frithsden, famed for the Alford Arms pub. Heading to the top of the hill and down into the Golden Valley created by Capability Brown, showing off its autumnal colours.
We're now on the edge of the Ashridge Estate and as we continue through Frithsden Beeches, if we are lucky, we'll encounter some deer which roam through Ashridge forest. As we return to Berkhamsted we pass some of the practice trenches dug by soldiers before they went to fight in France for the first world war. Emerging near the Castle, we'll head to the pub for a well-deserved post-walk drink.
## Transport
Lower Kings Road Multi-storey (floors 4-7 for long stay) is 5 minutes walk away (HP4 2AB) is £4 or the station car park at £7 for the whole day.
Trains arrive: Southbound at 13:58, Northbound 14:16 (please drop a comment if you're on this train so we know to wait for you)
## Additional notes
This is a circular walk
On 28 September 1914 troops from the Inns of Court Officers' Training Corps, arrived in Berkhamsted to train before heading for the battlefields of northern France. More information on this from the Chilterns AONB Berkhamsted WWI troop training trenches
Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but are the responsibility of the owner and must remain on a lead at all time.
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Autumnal Hike in Berkhamstead (before Fireworks Social!)