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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.
Sarratt Bottom and Chenies from Little Chalfont
Visorando Member6.69 mi
+236 ft
-226 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Little Chalfont (Buckinghamshire)
This walk along the River Chess starts from Little Chalfont in Buckinghamshire and walks east through pleasant surroundings before turning west to Chenies and a return to the start.
Hambleden Circular
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.
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.
Wendover to Old Swan Pub
7.05 mi
+535 ft
-548 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Wendover (Buckinghamshire)
Circular walk from Wendover to the pub at Swan Bottom, across fields and through woods.
West Wycombe & Hughenden
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.
Captain's Wood
5.39 mi
+381 ft
-390 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Chartridge (Buckinghamshire)
This wonderful, varied walk takes in ancient field patterns and hedges, old earthworks and the home of a famous author, as well as looking at the work carried out by Chiltern Society volunteers.
Marlow Circular, Chilterns
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.
Grims Ditch and Cobblers Pits, Chilterns
9.83 mi
+791 ft
-797 ft
5h 15
Moderate
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.
A Penn Circuit, Chilterns
5.75 mi
+243 ft
-233 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Penn (Buckinghamshire)
An undulating walk through woodland and arable farmland, via Penn House Estate, Common Wood and Penn Wood.
Marsworth Canals and Reservoirs
4.73 mi
+75 ft
-79 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Marsworth (Buckinghamshire)
This walk is good for both ‘Arms’ and legs. Not only that, what better way to get some fresh air into your lungs than to explore the waterways near Tring? The route includes a visit to one of the best birdwatching sites in the area, Wilstone Reservoir.
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.
Chalfont and Latimer to Chorleywood via Flaunden
11.76 mi
+712 ft
-833 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Little Chalfont (Buckinghamshire)
This Chilterns walk takes in parts of the Chess Valley walk at the start and end of the route and a section of the Chiltern Way in between. There is a variety of scenery with undulating landscapes, pastoral scenes of grazing animals, fields of wild flowers in summer, a cricket pitch, a golf course, a quarry, two churches and the shallow chalk stream of the River Chess.
Chalfont St Giles and Chiltern OAM
6.21 mi
+446 ft
-413 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chalfont St Giles (Buckinghamshire)
A lovely walk that passes through woods and farmland with pleasant distant views. You can visit Chiltern Open Air Museum and Milton’s Cottage.
Note there is currently a temporary diversion in place (since May 2022) which prevents entry into Newlands Park whilst development work is undertaken. This description includes the diversion.
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.
The Toughest Climb in the Chilterns
8.63 mi
+1,437 ft
-1,434 ft
5h 15
Difficult
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.
Little Hampden, Dunsmore and Coombe Hill
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.
Marlow Circular via Spade Oak Nature Reserve
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.
Hambleden to Mill End and Hambleden Lock
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.
Dancersend Wildlife Walk
5.03 mi
+502 ft
-505 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Halton (Buckinghamshire)
This walk is about the treats that await you in and around Dancersend Nature Reserve. In spring bluebells, primroses and cowslips, in summer many species of butterflies and the Chiltern gentian, in autumn fungi and the trees with their colourful display and winter where the birds are easier to spot.
Hughenen Manor to West Wycombe, Dashwood Mausoleum, Hellfire Caves
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.
Chess Valley Route, Chilterns
5.95 mi
+328 ft
-348 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Little Chalfont (Buckinghamshire)
This stile-free walk explores the picturesque Chess Valley and the pretty village of Chenies with its Tudor manor house, 15th century church and village green. It climbs to Church End, Sarratt, passing through the churchyard of the 12th century church. There are fine views of the valley and the River Chess.
Great Kimble, Pulpit Hill and Ellesborough
3.84 mi
+486 ft
-486 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Great and Little Kimble cum Marsh (Buckinghamshire)
This walk explores the diverse archaeology visible in just one square mile of the Chiltern Hills, visiting Pulpit Hill (an Iron Age Hillfort), the villages of Ellesborough, Great Kimble and Little Kimble, all with interesting churches and a deserted medieval village.
River Wye: a circuit from High Wycombe
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.
Black Park Family Circular
3.19 mi
+59 ft
-66 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Wexham (Buckinghamshire)
Black Park is a great place for a family outing. This short walk passes through lovely woodland and open heathland. You will also pass Pinewood Studios. Leave enough time to relax at the café or have a picnic by the lake.
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.
The Hambleden Mile
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.
Chequers to Little Kimble
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.
Bourne End to High Wycombe
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.
High Wycombe to Chequers
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
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.
Amersham Family Walk
3.13 mi
+43 ft
-46 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Amersham (Buckinghamshire)
This leisurely linear walk takes you along the edge of Shardeloes Lake with its many water birds and past the imposing Shardeloes Manor. It continues through fields by the River Misbourne with an optional extension to the picturesque village of Little Missenden with its ancient church, manor house, and pubs.
Cholesbury Hillfort, Grim's Ditch & The Ridgeway
6.73 mi
+312 ft
-289 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Cholesbury-cum-St Leonards (Buckinghamshire)
This walk explores the countryside surrounding the Cholesbury Hillfort taking in Dundridge Manor, attractive fields, beech woods, village churches, a section of the Ridgeway National Trail and the enigmatic Grim's Ditch.
The Chiltern Link
8.41 mi
+472 ft
-548 ft
4h 15
Easy
Departure from Wendover (Buckinghamshire)
Follow an ancient trade route from Wendover to Chesham through open fields, lovely beech woodland and the peace and quiet of classic Chilterns countryside. Thanks to the Chiltern Society’s Donate-a-Gate scheme you can enjoy your walk without the need to clamber over stiles.
Ivinghoe and Pitstone Hill
4.31 mi
+308 ft
-318 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ivinghoe (Buckinghamshire)
A walk suitable for everyone. You start by climbing steadily until you are on top of Pitstone Hill from where you will have stunning views over the Vale of Aylesbury, the Ivinghoe Hills and the woods of Ashridge. On the way back to Ivinghoe you pass close to Pitstone Windmill.
Forty Green and Penn
3.80 mi
+259 ft
-256 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Penn (Buckinghamshire)
An easy walk that climbs to the ridge on which Penn stands. Stroll through quiet woods and fields visiting the newly planted Jubilee Wood and the village of Penn with its ancient church and historic inns.
Chiltern 60k bike ride
39.28 mi
+2,382 ft
-2,359 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Chartridge (Buckinghamshire)
This is a beautiful mostly scenic ride around the Chilterns, although high elevation and a couple of monstrous hills to overcome. This tour starts at Chesham and gives a beautiful tour of the surrounding areas and towns.
26km run from Amersham Station
16.38 mi
+617 ft
-617 ft
8h 05
Easy
Departure from Amersham (Buckinghamshire)
Easy, albeit long, 26km run through the Chiltern hills. Note there is a nice coffee shop in the church in Little Kingshill, which can be good stop for refreshment along the way (not open on Sundays). Hyde Heath is also good for a pitstop, so you don't need to carry much water/snacks. If you do it in the direction indicated, there is not much climbing at the end. Otherwide, the hill from the River Misborne into Amersham-on-the-hill is tough at the end of a long run.
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.
A Ley Hill Circular
3.82 mi
+167 ft
-135 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Latimer and Ley Hill (Buckinghamshire)
This stile free walk to the east of Chesham explores the network of paths in beautiful rolling countryside. There are lovely views of the Chess valley and the walk passes Cowcroft Wood nature reserve where bluebells and wild orchids can be found during the early summer.
Dorney and the Thames on Film
5.23 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Dorney (Buckinghamshire)
This route will take you to see historic buildings, modern engineering projects and film locations, before finishing with a stroll along the peaceful and tranquil Thames.
Chiltern Ridges Route
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.
Hambleden and Medmenham
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.
Brush Hill and the Ridgeway
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.
Hambleden countryside
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.
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.
Ballinger and The Lee
5.07 mi
+187 ft
-203 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Great Missenden (Buckinghamshire)
A mixed route on footpaths and tracks through fields and woodland, visiting the picturesque village green at The Lee.
Hampden Monument Route
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.
Bourne End and Cookham Dean Circular
5.01 mi
+282 ft
-272 ft
2h 35
Easy
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.
Marlow to Windsor, Thames Valley
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.
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