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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Holmer Green to Coleshill via Penn Wood
Departure from Little Missenden (Buckinghamshire)
This is a delightful walk from Holmer Green (located between High Wycombe and Amersham) through Chilterns woodland, fields and tracks to Coleshill All Saints Church, where there are benches in the churchyard for a picnic. Return the same way.
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 Bull and Butcher - Route 3
Departure from Turville (Buckinghamshire)
A medium length walk with some steep climbs. The village of Turville has become famous as the setting of the BBC TV Comedy the Vicar of Dibley. It has also featured in other TV programmes and films such as Midsomer Murders, Goodnight Mr Tom and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
The Bull and Butcher - Route 1
Departure from Turville (Buckinghamshire)
A short easy walk with no steep hills in the village. The village of Turville has become famous as the setting of the BBC TV Comedy the Vicar of Dibley. It has also featured in other TV programmes and films such as Midsomer Murders, Goodnight Mr Tom and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
The Bull and Butcher, Turville village
Departure from Turville (Buckinghamshire)
This Route 2 is a medium-length walk with one steep section. The village of Turville has become famous as the setting of the BBC TV Comedy the Vicar of Dibley. It has also featured in other TV programmes and films such as Midsomer Murders, Goodnight Mr Tom and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
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.
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.
Wendover to Old Swan Pub
Departure from Wendover (Buckinghamshire)
Circular walk from Wendover to the pub at Swan Bottom, across fields and through woods.
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 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.
Hambleden and Medmenham
Departure from Hambleden (Buckinghamshire)
A walk through Chiltern woodlands, attractive villages and along the Thames towpath. Lovely views with a few moderate hills.
Hambleden to Turville and Fingest, Chilterns
Departure from Hambleden (Buckinghamshire)
A walk linking three of the most picturesque Chiltern villages. Using the Chiltern and Shakespeare ways it takes you on a circuit through lovely scenery with fine views.
Hambleden countryside
Departure from Hambleden (Buckinghamshire)
This nice circular starts from the picturesque village of Hambleden where a few movies and series were filmed.
Bourne End and Cookham Dean Circular
Departure from Wooburn (Buckinghamshire)
From the water meadows of Cock Marsh to the well-known viewpoint on Winter Hill, passing through the picturesque village of Cookham Dean, this is an invigorating circular walk with excellent views. Some of the hills are steep, but the paths are good and there are no stiles.
Bourne End to Marlow, around Reading
Departure from Wooburn (Buckinghamshire)
An energetic walk with splendid views, through a picturesque village and ancient woodland.
Bourne End Circular via Thames Path
Departure from Wooburn (Buckinghamshire)
On the off chance that you are searching for a picturesque and refreshing walk by the water, this is for you. From overlooking the River Thames from the top of a hill to strolling along the Thames path, this is ideal for a sunny weekend walk.
Bourne End to Maidenhead via the Thames Path, around Reading
Departure from Wooburn (Buckinghamshire)
Follow the Thames Path through the lovely scenery of Cliveden Reach. Visit Boulter's lock, enjoy the wildlife on the newly-created Jubilee River and pass close to Eton College.
Bourne End to West Wycombe
Departure from Wooburn (Buckinghamshire)
First 2 miles are flat, along the Thames Path & Spade Oak Nature Reserve to Little Marlow. The rest of the stage is tough and very hilly with many steep climbs and mostly off-road thru'the Chiltern Hills. The route goes up around the back of High Wycombe to finish just past the National Trust owned village of West Wycombe at Pedestal Roundabout at junction of A40 and A4010.
More walks in Bradenham
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Ashendon
- Aston Clinton
- Aston Rowant
- Aston Sandford
- Aylesbury
- Beaconsfield
- Bisham
- Bix and Assendon
- Bledlow-cum-Saunderton
- Britwell
- Broughton Hamlet
- Buckland
- Burnham
- Chartridge
- Chearsley
- Chepping Wycombe
- Chinnor
- Cholesbury-cum-St Leonards
- Coldharbour
- Cookham
- Crowell
- Cuddington
- Dinton-with-Ford and Upton
- Downley
- Drayton Beauchamp
- Ellesborough
- Fawley
- Great and Little Hampden
- Great and Little Kimble cum Marsh
- Great Marlow
- Great Missenden
- Haddenham
- Halton
- Hambleden
- Hazlemere
- Hedsor
- Henley-on-Thames
- Highmoor
- Hughenden
- Hurley
- Ibstone
- Kingsey
- Lacey Green
- Lane End
- Lewknor
- Little Marlow
- Little Missenden
- Longwick-cum-Ilmer
- Marlow
- Marlow Bottom
- Medmenham
- Nether Winchendon
- Nettlebed
- Penn
- Piddington and Wheeler End
- Pishill with Stonor
- Princes Risborough
- Radnage
- Remenham
- Rotherfield Greys
- Rotherfield Peppard
- Shirburn
- Stoke Mandeville
- Stokenchurch
- Stone with Bishopstone and Hartwell
- Sydenham
- Taplow
- Thame
- The Lee
- Towersey
- Tring
- Turville
- Upper Winchendon
- Wendover
- West Wycombe
- Weston Turville
- Wigginton
- Wooburn