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.
Hampton Gay
Departure from Hampton Gay and Poyle (Oxfordshire)
Stroll across the meadows to an isolated church and ruined 16th-century manor house.
Hampton Poyle & Bletchingdon
Departure from Hampton Gay and Poyle (Oxfordshire)
Climb to a pretty village with a historic church, country house and village green.
Cherwell valley
Departure from Hampton Gay and Poyle (Oxfordshire)
Visit four historic churches, plus a ruined manor house and a pretty riverside return.
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.
Cowley to Shotover, Oxford
Departure from Oxford (Oxfordshire)
This circular walk goes through three SSSIs from urban Oxford. Starting from urban Cowley, walk up to the top of Shotover country park SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) for nature and views to the South West, then through Rock Edge SSSI, for Upper Jurassic limestone, and then through Lye Valley SSSI to experience nationally rare calcareous fen habitat from the last ice age.
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 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.
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 Ouzel Valley Park
Departure from Old Woughton (City of Milton Keynes)
This is a circular walk, along footpaths, red ways and a canal towpath. The walking is easy and accessible year round. It is wheelchair friendly, although there is one incline at the beginning of the trail which could present problems for some manual wheelchair users.
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.
Woughton - Simpson - Caldecotte Lake - Walton - Woughton
Departure from Old Woughton (City of Milton Keynes)
This is a reasonably flat walk, much of it beside water (river, canal and lake).
Woughton to Campbell Park and back via Woolstone
Departure from Old Woughton (City of Milton Keynes)
A fairly easy walk from Ye Olde Swan at Woughton on the Green that follows the Grand Union Canal to Campbell Park, returning via Woolstone. All on surfaced paths.
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.
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.
Newlands - Willen Park - Campbell Park - Woolstone
Departure from Campbell Park (City of Milton Keynes)
The walk starts at the car park for the Tree Cathedral on Livingstone Drive, Newlands - close to Gulliver's Theme Park and the David Lloyd Sports Centre.
From Middleton Cheney, Millenium Way
Departure from Middleton Cheney (West Northamptonshire)
This delightful circular walk takes in the beginning, or end, of the MILLENNIUM WAY depending which way you look at it. It is mostly across open country with gentle undulations. This is walk 36 from the 44 composing the Millenium Way.
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.
Thenford Hill and Upper Wardington from Middleton Cheney
Departure from Middleton Cheney (West Northamptonshire)
This delightful walk explores parts of Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire using a section of the Millennium Way. The route starts from Middleton cheney and continues via Thenford, Upper Wardington and Chacombe back to the start.
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
Willen & Tongwell Lakes Plus Grand Union Canal
Departure from Campbell Park (City of Milton Keynes)
This walk starts and ends at Willen Local Centre (parking). You travel northwards to Tongwell Lake, then westwards to the Grand Union Canal at Giffard Park. Much of the route is southwards alongside the canal until reaching Campbell Park. The route continues southwards beside the canal, leaving the Canal Broadwalk to enter Woolstone in the direction of The Barge pub. It then continues towards the River Ouzel, turning northwards towards Willen Lake and from there back to Willen Local Centre.
Giffard Park to Bradville via Stanton Low and Great Linford
Departure from Great Linford (City of Milton Keynes)
A fairly flat route that follows a former railway line, the Grand Union Canal and passes through Stanton Low and Linford Manor Park.
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.
Cothill Wild Extension
Departure from Wootton (Oxfordshire)
Explore Cothill : the most diverse wildlife area in Oxfordshire. Starting in Wootton, this 5 kilometre circular walk takes in three BBOWT nature reserves: Dry Sandford Pit, Parsonage Moor and Lashford Lane Fen.
Cothill Wild
Departure from Wootton (Oxfordshire)
Explore Cothill : the most diverse wildlife area in Oxfordshire. Starting in Wootton, this 5 kilometre circular walk takes in three BBOWT nature reserves: Dry Sandford Pit, Parsonage Moor and Lashford Lane Fen.
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.
Chipping Warden to Middleton Cheney, Millenium Way
Departure from Chipping Warden and Edgcote (West Northamptonshire)
This is the last section of the Millenium Way 100 miles from Chipping Warden to Middleton Cheney.
From Cropredy, Millenium Way
Departure from Cropredy (Oxfordshire)
A lovely circular walk from the delightful village of Cropredy in the Cherwell Valley, three miles north of Banbury and close to Exit 11 on the M40. During this circular walk you will enjoy three delightful villages, some open countryside and farmland, quiet lanes and an attractive section of the Oxford Canal. This is walk 34 from the 44 composing the Millenium 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 Edgcott
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Addington
- Adstock
- Akeley
- Ambrosden
- Arncott
- Ashendon
- Aston Sandford
- Barton Hartshorn
- Beachampton
- Beckley and Stowood
- Berryfields
- Bicester
- Blackthorn
- Boarstall
- Brackley
- Brill
- Buckingham
- Bucknell
- Calvert Green
- Calverton
- Caversfield
- Charlton-on-Otmoor
- Charndon
- Chearsley
- Chetwode
- Chilton
- Coldharbour
- Cottisford
- Cuddington
- Dinton-with-Ford and Upton
- Dorton
- East Claydon
- Evenley
- Fencott and Murcott
- Finmere
- Fleet Marston
- Forest Hill with Shotover
- Foscott
- Fringford
- Gawcott with Lenborough
- Godington
- Granborough
- Great Horwood
- Grendon Underwood
- Haddenham
- Hardwick with Tusmore
- Hethe
- Hillesden
- Hinton-in-the-Hedges
- Hogshaw
- Holton
- Horton-cum-Studley
- Ickford
- Kingsey
- Kingswood
- Launton
- Leckhampstead
- Little Horwood
- Long Crendon
- Ludgershall
- Maids Moreton
- Marsh Gibbon
- Merton
- Middle Claydon
- Mixbury
- Nash
- Nether Winchendon
- Newton Purcell with Shelswell
- North Marston
- Oakley
- Oving
- Padbury
- Piddington
- Pitchcott
- Poundon
- Preston Bissett
- Quainton
- Radclive-cum-Chackmore
- Risinghurst and Sandhills
- Shabbington
- Shalstone
- Stanton St John
- Steeple Claydon
- Stoke Lyne
- Stone with Bishopstone and Hartwell
- Stowe
- Stratton Audley
- Swanbourne
- Thornborough
- Thornton
- Tingewick
- Turweston
- Twyford
- Upper Winchendon
- Waddesdon
- Water Stratford
- Waterperry with Thomley
- Waterstock
- Wendlebury
- Westbury
- Westcott
- Wheatley
- Winslow
- Woodham
- Worminghall
- Wotton Underwood