A classic Hertfordshire village beneath the wooded slopes of the Chiltern Hills, where historic lanes, chalk grassland, and long-distance trails create an outstanding walking base.
Aldbury is a quintessential Hertfordshire village well suited to walking holidays in the Chilterns National Landscape. Just a mile from Tring, it sits at the foot of wooded hills and open commons, with direct access to some of the South East’s finest walking. The village green, with its medieval stocks and pond, is framed by timber-framed cottages, while footpaths and bridleways lead straight into the surrounding countryside.
Beyond the village lanes, the landscape opens into slower outdoor adventures shaped by beech woodland, chalk downland, and sweeping escarpment views. The Ridgeway National Trail passes close to Aldbury, while the nearby Ashridge Estate offers miles of waymarked routes through woodland, commons, and wildflower-rich hillsides. Walks can be easily linked with Ivinghoe Beacon, Pitstone, Little Gaddesden, and Berkhamsted, creating varied routes from gentle loops to challenging hill climbs.
With a small but good choice of places to stay — including a traditional pub with rooms — and more accommodation available in nearby Tring and Berkhamsted, Aldbury works well for short walking breaks and longer self-guided trips. The steep lanes and rolling terrain also make the area appealing for energetic cycling holidays, particularly for riders who enjoy hill climbs and quiet country roads.