The varied countryside estate running across the borders of Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, along the main ridge of the Chiltern Hills, is accessible by the footpath from Tring Station on Silverlink. The footpath starts off B4506 road, and goes through Ridgeway and Aldbury village, and the trail leads you to the centre of Ashridge Estate. The focal point is the monument of the Duke of Bridgewater, which was erected in 1823. The tower opens at the weekends between April and October, and offers wonderful panoramic views of the woodlands and surrounding countryside. There are a number of convenient facilities, e.g. Tearoom, National Trust shop, and Visitor Centre where you an discover more about local wildlife and you can gather information of walks and family day out around the estate. There are 4,942 acres of woodlands, commons, and
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