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Walking in the Chilterns
35 walks in the Chiltern hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Walking in the Chilterns
35 walks in the Chiltern hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
This guidebook to Walking in the Chilterns offers 35 of the best walks in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Chiltern Hills is a peaceful walking destination of chalk hills and ancient woodlands within easy reach of London. The walks in this guidebook range from 4 to 12 miles and are suitable for most walkers. GPX files available to help with navigation.A guidebook to 35 day walks in the Chiltern Hills. Lying within reach of London, the spectacular Chilterns AONB extends across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, and with routes in the guidebook covering the whole region, there’s something for beginner and experienced walkers alike.
The walks range in length from 6–19km (4–12 miles) and take between 2 and 6 hours to complete, perfect for either a short stroll or a full day out.
- 1:50,000 OS maps reproduced at 1:40,000 for greater clarity included for each walk
- Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket
- GPX files available to download
- Detailed information on refreshments and public transport for each walk
- Local points of interest are featured including Ivanhoe Beacon
Printed book
A guidebook with detailed route descriptions, stage breakdowns, accommodation listings, profiles and maps - everything you need on the trail.
ISBN
9781786310187
Availability
Published
Published
24 Sept 2018
Reprinted
17 Aug 2021
Edition
Second
Pages
224
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.30cm
Weight
250g
eBook
The complete digital edition of the guidebook, with full route descriptions, accommodation listings, profiles and maps, ready to use on any device.
Map key
Overview map
Introduction
Geology
Plants and wildlife
Brief history
Where to stay
Getting to and around the Chilterns
Food and drink
Walking in the Chilterns
Maps
Waymarking, access and rights of way
Using this guide
1 North of Luton
Walk 1 Harlington and Sharpenhoe Clappers
Walk 2 Barton-le-Clay, Hexton and Barton Hills
Walk 3 Pirton and Pegsdon Hills
2 Dunstable to Berkhamsted
Walk 4 Whipsnade, Studham and the Dunstable Downs
Walk 5 Ivinghoe Beacon, Ivinghoe and Pitstone
Walk 6 Grand Union Canal, Pitstone Hill and Aldbury
Walk 7 Grand Union Canal and Tring Park
Walk 8 Great Gaddesden
Walk 9 Berkhamsted, Nettleden and Little Gaddesden
3 Wendover to Stokenchurch
Walk 10 Cholesbury and Hawridge
Walk 11 Wendover and The Lee
Walk 12 Wendover, Ellesborough, Chequers and Coombe Hill
Walk 13 Whiteleaf Hill and Great Kimble
Walk 14 Bledlow and Radnage
Walk 15 Lacey Green, Speen and Bryant’s Bottom
Walk 16 Great Hampden
Walk 17 Great Missenden and Chartridge
4 Amersham to High Wycombe
Walk 18 Chenies, Latimer and the River Chess
Walk 19 Little Missenden, Penn Wood and Penn Street
Walk 20 Hughenden, Bradenham and West Wycombe
Walk 21 Penn and Coleshill
5 Watlington and Nettlebed
Walk 22 Christmas Common and Watlington Hill
Walk 23 Turville, Skirmett and Fingest
Walk 24 Pishill and Stonor
Walk 25 Pishill, Cookley Green and Russell’s Water
Walk 26 Ewelme and Swyncombe
Walk 27 Checkendon and Stoke Row
Walk 28 Hailey and Grim’s Ditch
Walk 29 Nettlebed and Nuffield
Walk 30 Greys Green, Rotherfield Greys and Greys Court
6 Along the Thames
Walk 31 Hambleden, Medmenham and the River Thames
Walk 32 Henley-on-Thames and Middle Assendon
Walk 33 South and North Stoke and Grim’s Ditch
Walk 34 Goring-on-Thames and Cray’s Pond
Walk 35 Whitchurch Hill and Mapledurham
Appendix A Route summary table
Appendix B Useful contacts
Seasons
Walking in the Chilterns is enjoyable at any time of the year. Spring and early summer are best for wild flowers; the autumn colours are spectacular; a frosty winter's day gives impressive views
Centres
The Chiltern Hills stretch between Reading, London, Aylesbury and Luton. Walks around Amersham, Dunstable, Henley-on-Thames, High Wycombe, Ivinghoe, Princes Risborough, Tring, Whipsnade and plenty more.
Difficulty
The routes range from 4 to 12 miles and cover fairly low-level terrain, and although some have several, sometimes steep, climbs and descents, they should be suitable for most walkers. GPX files available to help with navigation.
Must See
Panoramic views from the crest of the Chilterns including Ivinghoe Beacon, Coombe Hill, Whiteleaf Hill and Watlington Hill; great views, rolling hills, peaceful woods; riverside walks and picturesque villages with thatched cottages; lots of detours to cosy local pubs and historic churches included
November 2023
Diversions - Walks 12 and 17
Walk 12 – Page 87
Temporary footpath closure due to HS2 works; this affects the route after leaving Wendover
This path closure is valid until 31/03/26 (this date may be extended)
Route description
Walk up the High Street and Pound Street, passing Station Approach on the right. After crossing the bridge continue along road (pavement) for 500 metres past houses to a footpath on the right. Turn sharp right along this and follow the path diversion, which soon swings left and continues to a junction at SP 858 078. Turn left along the enclosed path, following the Aylesbury Ring route. Continue southwest through paddocks separated by gates before bearing right along an old field boundary towards Wellwick Farm.
Just before the cottages turn left and then right, continue north-westwards between the large barn (left) and cottages (right). Go through the gate and bear half-left across two fields, passing just right of Wellwick House and later following the left-hand fence. Cross the stile and keep ahead over another stile, then continue through the middle of two fields to a cross-path junction.
Walk 17 – Page 110
Temporary footpath closure due to HS2 works; this affects the route near Great Missenden
This path closure is valid until 27/02/26 (this date may be extended)
Route description
With the car park entrance behind you, head south south-east along the left edge of the grassy area, following the South Bucks Way. Keep ahead past houses and a school to reach a green (The Square). Turn left and go through two underpasses (A413 and B485), then head steeply uphill to a lane.
Turn right (SP 899 017) along the lane and keep left at the split to reach a road (Frith Hill). Cross over and turn left uphill following the pavement for 1km to a crossroads in South Heath. Turn left along Potter Row (signposted for The Lee) for 600m – care required as there is no pavement. At a signed crossing path, shortly after passing a house (Bud Cottage) on the right, turn right through a gate (SP 905 024) into the field, where the path splits; now continue on main route.
GPX files with the diversions have been uploaded.
July 2020
Temporary footpath closure due to HS2 – Walk 17
Valid until October 2020 (this may be extended)
This temporary right of way closure affects the route near Great Missenden
Amended route description, P110
With the car park entrance behind you, head south south-east along the left edge of the grassy area, following the South Bucks Way. Keep ahead past houses and a school to reach a green (The Square). Turn left and go through two underpasses (A413 and B485), then head steeply uphill to a lane.
Turn right (SP 899 017) along the lane to the road, cross over and turn left following the pavement for 1km to a crossroads in South Heath. Turn left along Potter Row (signposted for The Lee) for 600m – care required. Turn right through a gate (SP 905 024) into the field, where the path splits (now continue on main route).
Alternatively, follow the diversions given on official notices posted in the area.
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