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Piddington and Wheeler End walks
Bottom Wood Route
Association / Club / Walk leader 
5.12 mi
+489 ft
-466 ft
2h 45
Moderate
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.
Chiltern Ridges Route
Association / Club / Walk leader 
8.68 mi
+1,112 ft
-1,099 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from West Wycombe (Buckinghamshire)
Walk from West Wycombe towards Radnage Church, before crossing Bledlow Ridge and returning along the ridge to West Wycombe Hill.
West Wycombe & Hughenden
Association / Club / Walk leader 
5.39 mi
+659 ft
-636 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from West Wycombe (Buckinghamshire)
Chiltern hillwalking at its best, linking the National Trust (NT) estates of West Wycombe Park and Hughenden, with wonderful views over the surrounding area. Don’t be put off by the amount of climbing involved, this walk is well worth the effort.
West Wycombe to Old Amersham
Visorando Member 12.25 mi
+712 ft
-689 ft
6h 15
Moderate
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.
Three Villages Route
Association / Club / Walk leader 
5.38 mi
+689 ft
-689 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Lane End (Buckinghamshire)
A walk through rolling Chilterns countryside, taking in the historic villages of Turville, Skirmett and Fingest.
Naphill Route, Chilterns
Association / Club / Walk leader 7.14 mi
+814 ft
-817 ft
4h 00
Moderate
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.
The Bull and Butcher - Route 3
Tourism professional 5.23 mi
+381 ft
-367 ft
2h 45
Easy
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
Tourism professional 2.39 mi
+292 ft
-282 ft
1h 20
Easy
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
Tourism professional 3.87 mi
+423 ft
-413 ft
2h 10
Easy
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.
Stokenchurch to Lodge Hill and Chinnor Hill, Chilterns
Association / Club / Walk leader 9.96 mi
+1,096 ft
-1,112 ft
5h 30
Moderate
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.
Ibstone and Turville circuit
Association / Club / Walk leader 
7.00 mi
+955 ft
-945 ft
4h 05
Moderate
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.
Hughenen Manor to West Wycombe, Dashwood Mausoleum, Hellfire Caves
Association / Club / Walk leader 
6.08 mi
+741 ft
-735 ft
3h 25
Moderate
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.
River Wye: a circuit from High Wycombe
Association / Club / Walk leader 
5.45 mi
+72 ft
-69 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Buckinghamshire
A short walk from High Wycombe based around the river Wye. Learn about the history of the river, see the work of the "Revive the Wye Partnership" and the place where the Chiltern Society started in 1965.
High Wycombe to Chequers
Visorando Member 8.71 mi
+732 ft
-351 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Buckinghamshire
The third stage leaves High Wycombe, passes Hughenden Manor estate of former Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, then continues through Chiltern hills and woodlands past Hampden House seat of John Hampden prominent parliamentarian in the Civil War, joining the Ridgeway national trail on the edge of the Chequers estate.
At this point, continue on stage four to Little Kimble station.Alternatively, follow the Ridgeway eastward to Wendover station for services to Amersham Underground station on the Metropolitan Line.
Lacey Green Route
Association / Club / Walk leader 
4.66 mi
+413 ft
-417 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Lacey Green (Buckinghamshire)
A beautiful walk with stunning views and quiet valleys. Pass through beech woods on the Bradenham estate before following a section of Grims Dyke. You can also see one of the Chiltern Society’s most important sites, Lacey Green Windmill.
Prestwood Route, Chilterns
Association / Club / Walk leader 5.79 mi
+325 ft
-328 ft
2h 55
Moderate
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
Association / Club / Walk leader 
5.04 mi
+446 ft
-446 ft
2h 40
Moderate
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.
Hambleden and Medmenham
Association / Club / Walk leader 
5.61 mi
+236 ft
-262 ft
2h 45
Moderate
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 Mill End and Hambleden Lock
Association / Club / Walk leader 3.06 mi
+82 ft
-105 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Hambleden (Buckinghamshire)
A short circular walk from the village of Hambleden to the River Thames at Mill End. The walk starts from the village car park adjacent to the Stag and Huntsman Inn, and follows mainly good paths, tracks, and rural lanes. The walk offers a fine view of Hambleden village across the meadows and is packed with interest, including the exhilarating walk across the weir to Hambleden Lock. The Stag and Huntsman Inn at the end of the walk is perfect for refreshment.
The Hambleden Mile
Association / Club / Walk leader 0.99 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Hambleden (Buckinghamshire)
A short level circular walk from the village of Hambleden. The walk starts from the village car park and follows mainly good paths, tracks, and rural lanes. The walk offers a fine view of Hambleden village across the meadows and is packed with interest.
Hambleden to Turville and Fingest, Chilterns
Association / Club / Walk leader 
9.46 mi
+1,148 ft
-1,135 ft
5h 20
Moderate
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
Association / Club / Walk leader 
4.64 mi
+420 ft
-400 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Hambleden (Buckinghamshire)
This nice circular starts from the picturesque village of Hambleden where a few movies and series were filmed.
Marlow Common, Chilterns
Association / Club / Walk leader 
5.56 mi
+459 ft
-440 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Medmenham (Buckinghamshire)
A beautiful walk through the beech woods of Marlow Common. Look out for bluebells in the spring, orchids in early summer, and deer and red kites all year round.
There is a diversion after Waypoint 3 - the walk instructions have been updated, but not the route on the map.
Aston Rowant Route, Chilterns
Association / Club / Walk leader 3.47 mi
+604 ft
-600 ft
2h 05
Moderate
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.
Bledlow over Chinnor Hill to Radnage
Association / Club / Walk leader 
6.71 mi
+745 ft
-719 ft
3h 45
Moderate
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.
Bledlow Tremble
Association / Club / Walk leader 2.71 mi
+89 ft
-85 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Bledlow-cum-Saunderton (Buckinghamshire)
A flat, stile-free route with some spectacular views. You start from the ancient Lions of Bledlow pub, pass the Church and Manor House, before walking a circuit of country lanes and paths. You can visit the Lyde Garden on your return to Bledlow.
Hambleden Circular
Visorando Member 6.20 mi
+551 ft
-558 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Hambleden (Buckinghamshire)
This a circular walk with a slow climb to the heights, avoiding the steep climb on the Hambleden side. On the way, visit Luxters Farm Winery and Brewery and walk parts of Shakespeare's and Chilterns Ways.
Marlow Circular, Chilterns
Association / Club / Walk leader 6.35 mi
+256 ft
-246 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Marlow (Buckinghamshire)
A walk along the Thames Path to Temple Lock and through the picturesque Harleyford Estate to the woods of Marlow Common and the new Chiltern Society Local Nature Reserve.
Princes Risborough Ridgeway Partnership
Association / Club / Walk leader 
7.04 mi
+558 ft
-528 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Princes Risborough (Buckinghamshire)
A walk from Princes Risborough using the Ridgeway and the Chiltern Way to visit some of the local highlights.
Stonor, Bix and Middle Assendon
Association / Club / Walk leader 
8.50 mi
+994 ft
-988 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Pishill with Stonor (Oxfordshire)
An 8.5 mile walk linking three Oxfordshire villages via some of the picturesque hills and valleys north of Henley.
Marlow to Windsor, Thames Valley
Visorando Member 14.07 mi
+30 ft
-52 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Marlow (Buckinghamshire)
This walk follows the Thames Path to Windsor with a detour along the Eton College Olympic Rowing Lake. You will find boating on the Thames, an ancient wetlands area, an historic village with artistic connections, beautiful Clivedon, Reach and Boulter's lock, the famous railway bridge, Monkey Island, Eton's impressive rowing lake, arboretum and the nature reserve Windsor Castle.
Stonor to Marlow, Thames Valley
Visorando Member 10.49 mi
+820 ft
-1,004 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Pishill with Stonor (Oxfordshire)
On this walk enjoy stately home and deer park, a windmill and a well-known vicar, red kites, Chiltern villages and hospitality scenic views, and a regatta town.
Marlow to Henley, around Reading
Visorando Member 8.61 mi
+102 ft
-89 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Marlow (Buckinghamshire)
A mainly level walk along the scenic Thames Path then rising to overlook the famous regatta course before descending to the much-photographed river bridge and church in Henley-on-Thames.
Marlow Circular via Spade Oak Nature Reserve
Visorando Member 5.57 mi
+23 ft
-26 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Marlow (Buckinghamshire)
A level walk on good paths apart from steep steps to bridge across the A404. There are three pubs en route. A wide variety of waterfowl may be seen in the Spade Oak Nature Reserve and on the River Thames.
Prestwood and Cobblershill Farm
Association / Club / Walk leader 
5.14 mi
+453 ft
-423 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Great Missenden (Buckinghamshire)
The walk quickly leaves Prestwood and uses some of the less frequented paths to enjoy the beautiful countryside in the surrounding area. The route includes beautiful meadow views, woodland walking, and crosses the stunning glade to Hampden House.
Brush Hill and the Ridgeway
Association / Club / Walk leader 
6.09 mi
+856 ft
-863 ft
3h 35
Moderate
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 Flower Pot, Aston via Rememham and Hambleden
Tourism professional 6.16 mi
+200 ft
-223 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Remenham (Borough of Wokingham)
This circular walk (Route 3) starts from The Flower Pot, Aston. Relatively easy walking with two uphill sections from Aston via Rememham and Hambleden.
The Flower Pot, Aston - River Thames
Tourism professional 3.17 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Remenham (Borough of Wokingham)
This circular walk (Route 1) starts from The Flower Pot, Aston. Apart from a short climb at the start, it’s easy walking for the rest of the route along the River Thames.
The Flower Pot - Remenham, River Thames
Tourism professional 5.20 mi
+79 ft
-82 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Remenham (Borough of Wokingham)
This circular walk (Route 2) starts from The Flower Pot, Aston. Apart from a short climb at the start, it’s easy walking for the rest of the route along the River Thames.
Hurley and the Berkshire Munros, Chilterns
Association / Club / Walk leader 10.17 mi
+686 ft
-692 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Hurley (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
An interesting walk that passes the five hills south of the Thames that make up the ‘Munros’. It takes advantage of two of the area’s major long-distance paths; the Chiltern Way and Thames Path. The walk culminates in a majestic 3-mile stretch alongside the Thames.
Little Hampden, Dunsmore and Coombe Hill
Association / Club / Walk leader 
5.29 mi
+440 ft
-440 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Great and Little Hampden (Buckinghamshire)
A beautiful ridge walk through Chiltern woodlands with some magnificent views as you pass over Coombe Hill.
Rainbow Inn - Route 3
Tourism professional 5.33 mi
+686 ft
-676 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Bix and Assendon (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk with a couple of steep climbs en route.
Rainbow Inn - Route 2
Tourism professional 4.60 mi
+571 ft
-551 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Bix and Assendon (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk with a couple of steep climbs en route.
Rainbow Inn - Route 1
Tourism professional 4.35 mi
+492 ft
-499 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Bix and Assendon (Oxfordshire)
Not a long walk but with some quite steep sections.
Bourne End to High Wycombe
Visorando Member 5.52 mi
+420 ft
-292 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Wooburn (Buckinghamshire)
The second stage continues on the Thames Path from Bourne End for a short distance, then climbs up through the Chiltern woodlands to descend into High Wycombe.
At this point, continue on stage three to Chequers.Alternatively, there are regular bus services back to Bourne End (36/37) or Windsor (37/104). You can also take the Chiltern Railways train to London, Oxford or Birmingham.
Bourne End to West Wycombe
Visorando Member 10.70 mi
+1,083 ft
-879 ft
5h 50
Moderate
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.
Chequers to Little Kimble
Visorando Member 2.15 mi
+85 ft
-354 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Ellesborough (Buckinghamshire)
The final stage crosses the Chequers estate along the Ridgeway westward for a short distance, then descends down the Chilterns to Little Kimble station for rail or bus services back to High Wycombe.
Cookham Circular
Visorando Member 4.45 mi
+33 ft
-39 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Cookham (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
A mostly level walk on good paths, much of it on the Green Way. No stiles. Refreshment is available in picturesque Cookham village, once home to the artist Stanley Spencer. The village dates back to prehistoric times and has many fine old buildings.
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