Rushbed Woods and Brill circular
Departure from Brill (Buckinghamshire)
A gentle walk near Brill, including a nature reserve with lots of butterflies (in June and July) woods and a hill.
Orchard View Farm, Village of Meadle
Departure from Longwick-cum-Ilmer (Buckinghamshire)
This is a flat walk that takes in some of the lovely scenery of the Chiltern's countryside; including green lanes, footpaths as well as the picturesque settlement of Meadle.
Bledlow over Chinnor Hill to Radnage
Departure from Bledlow-cum-Saunderton (Buckinghamshire)
Climb to the top of Chinnor Hill with fine views over the Vale of Aylesbury before following quiet rural paths and lanes to pretty Radnage. Return over Bledlow Ridge.
Princes Risborough Ridgeway Partnership
Departure from Princes Risborough (Buckinghamshire)
A walk from Princes Risborough using the Ridgeway and the Chiltern Way to visit some of the local highlights.
Brush Hill and the Ridgeway
Departure from Great and Little Hampden (Buckinghamshire)
Visit two Chiltern Society run nature reserves, a very scenic stretch of the Ridgeway and woods blanketed with bluebells in spring.
The Leathern Bottle - Route 1
Departure from Lewknor (Oxfordshire)
A moderate walk with some steep hills around The Leathern Bottle.
The Leathern Bottle - Route 2
Departure from Lewknor (Oxfordshire)
Easy walk with no hills around The Leathern Bottle.
The Leathern Bottle - Route 3
Departure from Lewknor (Oxfordshire)
A pleasant and fairly long walk over flat terrain.
The Toughest Climb in the Chilterns
Departure from Wendover (Buckinghamshire)
A 130m climb up the north face of Coombe Hill is as tough as it gets round here. Starting in Wendover you visit several quieter summits before the big one and are rewarded for your efforts by lovely, varied scenery and great views.
Grims Ditch and Cobblers Pits, Chilterns
Departure from Wendover (Buckinghamshire)
A varied walk taking in lovely woods, a hillfort, beautiful views over Aylesbury Vale and the peaceful Wendover Arm of the Grand Union Canal.
Wendover Woods and Cobblers Pits, Chilterns
Departure from Wendover (Buckinghamshire)
A varied walk climbing to a hillfort in Wendover woods with beautiful views over Aylesbury Vale. Return by the peaceful Wendover Arm of the Grand Union Canal.
Wendover to Old Swan Pub
Departure from Wendover (Buckinghamshire)
Circular walk from Wendover to the pub at Swan Bottom, across fields and through woods.
Wendover to Watlington, The Ridgeway the Other Way
Departure from Wendover (Buckinghamshire)
The Ridgeway the other way. The National Trail from NE to SW. This Stage 2 is the most undulating with several climbs in and out of valleys and is, therefore, the most strenuous part of The Ridgeway. The route climbs Coombe Hill, passes by Pulpit Hill fort and over Lodge Hill. Goes around Bledlow Great Wood near Chinnor to go along a disused railway and go underneath the M40. It goes along the bottom edge of the Chilterns scarp and passes Watlington Hill.
Wendover to The Plough at Cadsden
Departure from Wendover (Buckinghamshire)
This section of the walk takes you from Wendover down to Buckmoor End (where there is a pit stop and possibly a bacon sarnie!) across in front of Chequers through the nature reserve and over to The Plough at Cadsden.
Little Hampden, Dunsmore and Coombe Hill
Departure from Great and Little Hampden (Buckinghamshire)
A beautiful ridge walk through Chiltern woodlands with some magnificent views as you pass over Coombe Hill.
Stokenchurch to Lodge Hill and Chinnor Hill, Chilterns
Departure from Stokenchurch (Buckinghamshire)
Explore the pretty ridges, valleys and woods to the north and east of Stokenchurch. You follow the Chiltern Way past Radnage and over Bledlow Ridge. Cross Lodge Hill before returning via Chinnor Hill and Crowell Wood.
Aston Rowant Route, Chilterns
Departure from Lewknor (Oxfordshire)
This short, stile-free walk shows the Chilterns at their best. There are quiet and hidden landscapes, a National Nature Reserve and superb views from the top of the escarpment.
Hampden Monument Route
Departure from Great and Little Hampden (Buckinghamshire)
This walk takes you through beautiful rolling countryside, past the home of an English Civil War hero and the monument erected in his memory.
The Chequers - Route 3
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
A long walk, involving a steep climb up the Chilterns Escarpment.
The Chequers - Route 1
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
Moderate, includes a relatively steep climb. Chequers – Watlington Hill – Chequers.
The Chequers - Route 2
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
Moderate, includes a relatively steep climb. Chequers – Watlington Hill Farm – Watlington – Chequers.
The Fat Fox Inn - Chilterns Escarpment
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
A long walk, involving a steep climb up the Chilterns Escarpment. This is The Fat Fox Inn - Route 3.
The Fat Fox Inn - Route 1
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
Moderate, includes a relatively steep climb. Fat Fox – Watlington Hill – Fat Fox.
The Fat Fox Inn - Route 2
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
Moderate, includes a relatively steep climb.. Fat Fox – Watlington Hill Farm – Fat Fox.
Watlington to Streatley, The Ridgeway the Other Way
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
The Ridgeway the other way. The National Trail from NE to SW. This Stage 3 has a bit of everything. The route runs long the Upper Icknield Way on the way to the small hamlet of Swyncombe. Then crosses the Chiltern Way on it's way to the village of Nuffield. The route then runs on a narrow secluded path alongside the ancient Grim’s Ditch before reaching the River Thames. On the opposite bank, another National Trail runs, The Thames Path
Ridgeway to Christmas Common circular, Watlington
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
A short walk, with enough of a hill to count as good exercise, and rewarded with fine views.
Christmas Common & Watlington Hill, Chilterns
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
This could be described as a Christmas walk for all seasons, or perhaps as a walk of two halves – a lovely woodland adventure or a breathtaking hilltop adventure. The choice is yours.
From Christmas Common
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
A short Oxfordshire walk that explores the woodlands and countryside to the east of Christmas Common. The route is generally easy to follow and includes sections of the Oxfordshire Way and Chiltern Way.
The Fox and Hounds - Route 3
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk with some steep climbs through woods.
The Fox and Hounds - Route 1
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
A short walk with lovely views but with some quite steep slopes.
The Fox and Hounds - Route 2
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
An easy walk with no steep gradients through woods.
Ibstone and Turville, Chilterns
Departure from Ibstone (Buckinghamshire)
A walk on quiet rural paths with fine views and through pretty villages. The countryside has a peaceful, remote feeling despite being only a couple of miles from the M40 J5.
The Chequers Inn - Route 3
Departure from Berrick Salome (Oxfordshire)
A long and interesting walk mainly over flat countryside but some of the footpaths en route are currently quite badly overgrown.
The Chequers Inn - Route 1
Departure from Berrick Salome (Oxfordshire)
Easy walking through flat country around Berrick Salome.
The Chequers Inn - Route 2
Departure from Berrick Salome (Oxfordshire)
A straightforward walk over flat farmland to Warborough and beyond towards the Wittenham Clumps.
Prestwood Route, Chilterns
Departure from Hughenden (Buckinghamshire)
A wonderful opportunity to combine a stroll round Prestwood Nature Reserve with a lovely walk in the surrounding area. At Peterley Manor Farm there is the opportunity to do a little ‘pick your own’ for such delights as strawberries, gooseberries, raspberries and various vegetables.
Naphill Route, Chilterns
Departure from Hughenden (Buckinghamshire)
A scenic walk around Naphill. Full of interest: there is a fascinating history of WWII codebreaking and you pass the home of a famous sculptor and a music camp.
Bottom Wood Route
Departure from Piddington and Wheeler End (Buckinghamshire)
This walk takes a look at the evolution of the London to Oxford passage through the Chilterns as it has changed to meet evolving needs through the ages. Over the centuries a variety of routes have tried to find the easiest way over the Chiltern Hills. Just to the south of the start there used to be a Roman road. Henry II built a road from London to his palace in Woodstock and there are old packhorse trails, coach routes, turnpikes and now a motorway.
West Wycombe to Old Amersham
Departure from West Wycombe (Buckinghamshire)
Tough from the start. Big climb up to Downley, then drop down thru' woods before climbing steeply to Hughenden Manor (National Trust). Immediately, descend again to follows Hughenden Stream, then climb up Boss Lane to Great Kingshill & rolling thru' Prestwood to join the South Bucks Way at Little Kingshill and follow it thru' Little Missenden. Then along River Misbourne thru' Shardeloes Estate, before diverting to Old Amersham.
The Six Bells - Route 3
Departure from Warborough (Oxfordshire)
A long and very interesting walk with a number of interesting sites to see with one (optional) steep climb.
The Six Bells - Route 2
Departure from Warborough (Oxfordshire)
A fairly long walk but with no steep hills or other challenging obstacles.
The Six Bells - Route 1
Departure from Warborough (Oxfordshire)
A short and pleasant walk over flat terrain with a pub break on the way.
Hughenen Manor to West Wycombe, Dashwood Mausoleum, Hellfire Caves
Departure from Hughenden (Buckinghamshire)
This circular offers heaps of views, wildlife spotting, and history preserved by the National Trust. It goes up and down the Chilterns hills and woodlands where end of May-June you can enjoy the bluebells. Keep your ears and eyes wide open listening to the whistling red kites or spot some pheasant or squirrels.
More walks in Ashendon
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Addington
- Adwell
- Ambrosden
- Arncott
- Aston Rowant
- Aston Sandford
- Aylesbury
- Barton Hartshorn
- Berryfields
- Blackthorn
- Bledlow-cum-Saunderton
- Boarstall
- Bradenham
- Brill
- Buckingham Park
- Calvert Green
- Chalgrove
- Charndon
- Chearsley
- Chetwode
- Chilton
- Chinnor
- Coldharbour
- Creslow
- Crowell
- Cuddesdon and Denton
- Cuddington
- Dinton-with-Ford and Upton
- Dorton
- Dunton
- East Claydon
- Edgcott
- Fleet Marston
- Fringford
- Godington
- Granborough
- Great and Little Kimble cum Marsh
- Great Haseley
- Great Milton
- Grendon Underwood
- Haddenham
- Hardwick
- Hethe
- Hillesden
- Hoggeston
- Hogshaw
- Holton
- Horton-cum-Studley
- Ickford
- Kingsey
- Kingswood
- Lacey Green
- Launton
- Lewknor
- Little Horwood
- Little Milton
- Long Crendon
- Longwick-cum-Ilmer
- Ludgershall
- Marsh Gibbon
- Middle Claydon
- Mursley
- Nether Winchendon
- Newton Purcell with Shelswell
- North Marston
- Oakley
- Oving
- Padbury
- Piddington
- Pitchcott
- Poundon
- Preston Bissett
- Princes Risborough
- Quainton
- Shabbington
- Stadhampton
- Steeple Claydon
- Stoke Mandeville
- Stoke Talmage
- Stone with Bishopstone and Hartwell
- Stratton Audley
- Swanbourne
- Sydenham
- Tetsworth
- Thame
- Tiddington-with-Albury
- Towersey
- Twyford
- Upper Winchendon
- Waddesdon
- Watermead
- Waterperry with Thomley
- Waterstock
- Weedon
- Westcott
- Wheatfield
- Wheatley
- Whitchurch
- Winslow
- Woodham
- Worminghall
- Wotton Underwood