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SUN 14 JUL

Butterfly Walk with Matthew Oates

Ashridge Estate, Berkhamsted

Run by: Ashridge Estate, National Trust

Join Matthew Oates, the National Trust's butterfly expert, to seek out dark green fritillaries and other butterflies along the downs.

clock10:00–13:00

Suitable for any age

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Cost

Adults £8.00 (Friends of Ashridge £7.00)
Children £5.00

Difficulty level

  1. Easy
  2. Leisurely
  3. Moderate
  4. Hard

Location

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Ashridge Estate

Visitor Centre, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT

Meeting point: Steps Hill Car Park.

About this location

This magnificent and varied estate runs across the borders of Herts and Bucks, along the main ridge of the Chiltern Show more… Hills. There are 2,000 hectares (5,000 acres) of woodlands, commons and chalk downland supporting a rich variety of wildlife and offering splendid walks through outstanding scenery. The area's focal point is the Monument, erected in 1832 to the Duke of Bridgewater. There are also spectacular views from Ivinghoe Beacon, accessible from Steps Hill.Show less…

This magnificent and varied estate runs across the borders of Herts and Bucks, along the main ridge of the Chiltern Hills. There are 2,000 hectares (5,000 acres) of woodlands, commons and chalk downland supporting a rich variety of wildlife and offering splendid walks through outstanding scenery. The area's focal point is the Monument, erected in 1832 to the Duke of Bridgewater. There are also spectacular views from Ivinghoe Beacon, accessible from Steps Hill.

Contact

This activity is organised and run by Ashridge Estate, National Trust.

Please register in advance.

Please telephone or email to book a place.

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