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The Leathern Bottle - Route 2
Tourism professional
4.65 mi
+190 ft
-174 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Lewknor (Oxfordshire)
Easy walk with no hills around The Leathern Bottle.
The Leathern Bottle - Route 1
4.52 mi
+705 ft
-686 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Lewknor (Oxfordshire)
A moderate walk with some steep hills around The Leathern Bottle.
The Leathern Bottle - Route 3
6.81 mi
+174 ft
-157 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Lewknor (Oxfordshire)
A pleasant and fairly long walk over flat terrain.
Aston Rowant Route, Chilterns
Association / Club / Walk leader3.47 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.
Stokenchurch to Lodge Hill and Chinnor Hill, Chilterns
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.
Bledlow over Chinnor Hill to Radnage
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
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.
Watlington to Aston Rowant Nature Reserve
6.02 mi
+486 ft
-482 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Pyrton (Oxfordshire)
This 6 mile walk takes in some wonderful Chilterns scenery including rolling chalk downland, beech woodlands and ancient pathways. It follows a stretch of the Ridgeway National Trail and skirts the edge of Aston Rowant National Nature Reserve perched high at the top of the hill, with its far-reaching views over the Oxfordshire Vale. The historic market town of Watlington is well worth exploring on your return.
Moderate walking on unsurfaced paths and lanes with two long steep climbs. There are two stiles and 10 gates on this walk.
Christmas Common & Watlington Hill, Chilterns
5.08 mi
+551 ft
-548 ft
2h 50
Moderate
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
Visorando Member4.88 mi
+515 ft
-486 ft
2h 40
Easy
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 Chequers - Route 1
3.70 mi
+325 ft
-305 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
Moderate, includes a relatively steep climb. Chequers – Watlington Hill – Chequers.
The Chequers - Route 3
6.70 mi
+538 ft
-535 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
A long walk, involving a steep climb up the Chilterns Escarpment.
The Fat Fox Inn - Chilterns Escarpment
6.39 mi
+518 ft
-509 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
A long walk, involving a steep climb up the Chilterns Escarpment. This is The Fat Fox Inn - Route 3.
The Chequers - Route 2
3.97 mi
+433 ft
-433 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
Moderate, includes a relatively steep climb. Chequers – Watlington Hill Farm – Watlington – Chequers.
The Fat Fox Inn - Route 1
3.47 mi
+190 ft
-174 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
Moderate, includes a relatively steep climb. Fat Fox – Watlington Hill – Fat Fox.
The Fat Fox Inn - Route 2
3.62 mi
+423 ft
-423 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
Moderate, includes a relatively steep climb.. Fat Fox – Watlington Hill Farm – Fat Fox.
Ibstone and Turville circuit
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.
Ridgeway to Christmas Common circular, Watlington
3.41 mi
+407 ft
-390 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
A short walk, with enough of a hill to count as good exercise, and rewarded with fine views.
Watlington to Streatley, The Ridgeway the Other Way
16.03 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,204 ft
8h 15
Moderate
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
The Fox and Hounds - Route 3
5.38 mi
+482 ft
-482 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk with some steep climbs through woods.
The Fox and Hounds - Route 1
2.75 mi
+367 ft
-367 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
A short walk with lovely views but with some quite steep slopes.
The Fox and Hounds - Route 2
3.84 mi
+213 ft
-213 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Watlington (Oxfordshire)
An easy walk with no steep gradients through woods.
Thame to Stone
9.01 mi
+220 ft
-105 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Thame (Oxfordshire)
This is the second stage of the multi-day route "Railways and Waterways, between Oxford and London".
A pleasant meander through the water meadows of the Thame Valley past Notley Abbey and through picturesque villages to the historic gatehouse of Eythrope Park, before diverting up a quiet private road to Stone village.
Until the work on HS2 is completed, this stage ends at Stone, a short bus ride from Aylesbury.
Three Villages Route
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.
Princes Risborough Ridgeway Partnership
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.
The Bull and Butcher, Turville village
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.
The Bull and Butcher - Route 1
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 - Route 3
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.
Bottom Wood Route
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.
Orchard View Farm, Village of Meadle
4.70 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
2h 15
Easy
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.
Cookley Green and Ewelme
11.04 mi
+994 ft
-1,001 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Swyncombe (Oxfordshire)
A walk around the western end of the Chiltern Way through quiet countryside. From Cookley Green you pass ancient Swyncombe church and cross the nearby Swyncombe Downs with extensive views of the Chilterns and across the Thames valley. After reaching Ewelme you return via an ancient Drovers track.
The Five Horseshoes - Route 1
4.13 mi
+472 ft
-492 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Swyncombe (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk but over quite hilly terrain and likely to be muddy in winter.
The Five Horseshoes - Route 2
6.20 mi
+581 ft
-610 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Swyncombe (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk with quite hilly terrain around The Five Horseshoes pub.
The Five Horseshoes - Route 3
7.42 mi
+732 ft
-745 ft
4h 05
Easy
Departure from Swyncombe (Oxfordshire)
A fairly long walk over hilly terrain with two steep uphill sections.
Stonor, Bix and Middle Assendon
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.
Stonor to Marlow, Thames Valley
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.
Ewelme and Swyncombe
5.70 mi
+541 ft
-531 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Ewelme (Oxfordshire)
Discover the distinguished history of Ewelme, visit its watercress beds, and take in the exhilarating views over Oxfordshire from an old hillfort on Swyncombe Downs. At the right time of year you will see a wonderful display of snowdrops and aconites at St Botolph’s Church in Swyncombe.
More walks in Aston Rowant
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- Adwell
- Ashendon
- Aston Sandford
- Aylesbury
- Benson
- Berrick Salome
- Bierton
- Bisham
- Bix and Assendon
- Bledlow-cum-Saunderton
- Boarstall
- Bradenham
- Brightwell Baldwin
- Brill
- Britwell Salome
- Broughton Hamlet
- Buckingham Park
- Chalgrove
- Chearsley
- Chilton
- Chinnor
- Coldharbour
- Crowell
- Crowmarsh
- Cuddington
- Cuxham with Easington
- Dinton-with-Ford and Upton
- Dorton
- Downley
- Ellesborough
- Ewelme
- Fawley
- Fleet Marston
- Great and Little Hampden
- Great and Little Kimble cum Marsh
- Great Haseley
- Great Marlow
- Great Milton
- Haddenham
- Hambleden
- Highmoor
- Ibstone
- Ickford
- Ipsden
- Kingsbrook
- Kingsey
- Lacey Green
- Lane End
- Lewknor
- Little Milton
- Long Crendon
- Longwick-cum-Ilmer
- Marlow
- Marlow Bottom
- Medmenham
- Nether Winchendon
- Nettlebed
- Newington
- Nuffield
- Oakley
- Piddington and Wheeler End
- Pishill with Stonor
- Princes Risborough
- Pyrton
- Radnage
- Remenham
- Shabbington
- Shirburn
- South Oxfordshire
- South Stoke
- Stoke Mandeville
- Stoke Row
- Stoke Talmage
- Stokenchurch
- Stone with Bishopstone and Hartwell
- Swyncombe
- Sydenham
- Tetsworth
- Thame
- Tiddington-with-Albury
- Towersey
- Turville
- Upper Winchendon
- Waddesdon
- Watermead
- Waterperry with Thomley
- Waterstock
- Watlington
- West Wycombe
- Wheatfield
- Worminghall