In 1272/73 Hugh obtained a reversionary grant of Stratton Audley, his mother's inheritance. He fought in the French wars in 1294. He fought in the Scottish wars between 1299 and 1302. On 2 April 1299 at France he was a prisoner.
He held the office of Justice of North Wales in 1306. He held the office of Governor of Montgomery Castle in 1309. He fought in the Scottish wars in 1313.
He was created 1st Lord Audley, of Stratton Audley [England by writ] on 15 May 1321.
In 1321/22 he joined the insurrection of the Earl of Lancaster, but surrendered before the Battle of Boroughbridge on 16 March 1321/2,and was confined in Wallingford Castle.
He lived at Stratton Audley, Oxfordshire, England.