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Hardwick walks
Aylesbury to Berkhamsted
Visorando Member
13.27 mi
+177 ft
-89 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Aylesbury (Buckinghamshire)
This is the third stage of the multi-day route "Railways and Waterways, between Oxford and London".
This walk along the canal towpath passes many bridges and locks, the Tring Reservoirs Nature Reserve, then climbs steadily to the highest point on the Grand Union Canal before gradually descending beside a peaceful chalk river.
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.
Marsworth Canals and Reservoirs
Association / Club / Walk leader
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 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.
Two Ridges Way from Leighton Buzzard to Ivinghoe Beacon
8.05 mi
+476 ft
-10 ft
4h 05
Easy
Departure from Leighton-Linslade (Central Bedfordshire)
The Ridgeway is linked at Ivinghoe Beacon by the Two Ridges Link (8 miles and included on OS mapping) with the Greensand Ridge Walk that in turn also connects with the Icknield Way Path. The Link uses the Grand Union Canal North from near Slapton. This route shows the link from North to South.
Wendover to The Plough at Cadsden
5.28 mi
+568 ft
-479 ft
2h 55
Easy
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.
Wendover to Watlington, The Ridgeway the Other Way
17.69 mi
+1,260 ft
-1,306 ft
9h 15
Difficult
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.
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.
Wendover Woods and Cobblers Pits, Chilterns
7.05 mi
+518 ft
-525 ft
3h 40
Moderate
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tring Station, Wigginton and Tring Park, Tring Parish
4.77 mi
+325 ft
-325 ft
Duration unknown
Not specified
Departure from Tring (Hertfordshire)
A circular walk starting from Tring Town Centre.
Drayton Beauchamp, Tring Parish
4.57 mi
+217 ft
-220 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Tring (Hertfordshire)
A circular walk starting from Tring Town Centre.
Tringford, Little Tring, Tring Parish
3.15 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Tring (Hertfordshire)
A circular walk starting from Tring Town Centre.
Canals and Reservoirs, Tring Parish
5.43 mi
+85 ft
-79 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Tring (Hertfordshire)
A circular wallk starting from Tring Town Centre.
Stubbings Wood, Tring Parish
2.98 mi
+390 ft
-390 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Tring (Hertfordshire)
A circular walk starting from Tring Town Centre and offering spectacular views.
Tring Park and beyond, Tring Parish
6.52 mi
+440 ft
-423 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Tring (Hertfordshire)
A circular walk starting from Tring Town Centre and exploring the historic parkland.
Tring to Hastoe and back through Tring Park
4.30 mi
+387 ft
-384 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Tring (Hertfordshire)
Climb from the pretty market town of Tring to Hastoe and return through beautiful Tring Park a mix of mature woodland and parkland.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More walks in Hardwick
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- Addington
- Adstock
- Ashendon
- Aston Abbotts
- Aston Clinton
- Aston Sandford
- Aylesbury
- Berryfields
- Bierton
- Bletchley and Fenny Stratford
- Bow Brickhill
- Broughton Hamlet
- Buckingham
- Buckingham Park
- Buckland
- Calvert Green
- Chearsley
- Cheddington
- Coldharbour
- Creslow
- Cublington
- Cuddington
- Dinton-with-Ford and Upton
- Drayton Beauchamp
- Drayton Parslow
- Dunton
- East Claydon
- Ellesborough
- Fleet Marston
- Gawcott with Lenborough
- Granborough
- Great and Little Hampden
- Great and Little Kimble cum Marsh
- Great Brickhill
- Great Horwood
- Grendon Underwood
- Haddenham
- Halton
- Hillesden
- Hoggeston
- Hogshaw
- Hulcott
- Kingsbrook
- Kingsey
- Kingswood
- Leighton-Linslade
- Little Brickhill
- Little Horwood
- Long Crendon
- Longwick-cum-Ilmer
- Marsworth
- Mentmore
- Middle Claydon
- Mursley
- Nash
- Nether Winchendon
- Newton Longville
- North Marston
- Oving
- Padbury
- Pitchcott
- Princes Risborough
- Quainton
- Shenley Brook End
- Slapton
- Soulbury
- Steeple Claydon
- Stewkley
- Stoke Hammond
- Stoke Mandeville
- Stone with Bishopstone and Hartwell
- Swanbourne
- Sydenham
- Tetsworth
- Thame
- The Lee
- Thornborough
- Towersey
- Tring
- Tring Rural
- Upper Winchendon
- Waddesdon
- Watermead
- Weedon
- Wendover
- West Bletchley
- Westcott
- Weston Turville
- Whaddon
- Whitchurch
- Wing
- Wingrave with Rowsham
- Winslow
- Woburn Sands
- Woodham
- Wotton Underwood