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Holmer Green to Coleshill via Penn Wood
Visorando Member 
6.88 mi
+171 ft
-194 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Little Missenden (Buckinghamshire)
This is a delightful walk from Holmer Green (located between High Wycombe and Amersham) through Chilterns woodland, fields and tracks to Coleshill All Saints Church, where there are benches in the churchyard for a picnic. Return the same way.
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.
A Penn Circuit, Chilterns
Association / Club / Walk leader 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.
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.
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.
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.
Forty Green and Penn
Association / Club / Walk leader 
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.
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.
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.
Amersham Family Walk
Association / Club / Walk leader 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.
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.
Old Amersham to Chipperfield
Visorando Member 8.09 mi
+489 ft
-358 ft
4h 10
Easy
Departure from Amersham (Buckinghamshire)
A tough walk through the rolling Chiltern Hills taking in Chess Valley Walk, Chilterns Way and Hertfordshire Way. Starts in Old Amersham, near St Mary's Church. Big climb up to pass Martyrs Memorial on the hill above Amersham, then through Chiltern Forest, Latimer, Flaunden and Chipperfield Common to finish at the Two Brewers Inn, Chipperfield.
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.
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.
26km run from Amersham Station
Visorando Member 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.
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.
Ballinger and The Lee
Association / Club / Walk leader 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.
Bourne End and Cookham Dean Circular
Visorando Member 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.
Bourne End Circular via Thames Path
Visorando Member 7.19 mi
+167 ft
-177 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Wooburn (Buckinghamshire)
On the off chance that you are searching for a picturesque and refreshing walk by the water, this is for you. From overlooking the River Thames from the top of a hill to strolling along the Thames path, this is ideal for a sunny weekend walk.
Bourne End to Marlow, around Reading
Visorando Member 5.28 mi
+430 ft
-440 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Wooburn (Buckinghamshire)
An energetic walk with splendid views, through a picturesque village and ancient woodland.
Bourne End to Maidenhead via the Thames Path, around Reading
Visorando Member 5.57 mi
+26 ft
-23 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Wooburn (Buckinghamshire)
Follow the Thames Path through the lovely scenery of Cliveden Reach. Visit Boulter's lock, enjoy the wildlife on the newly-created Jubilee River and pass close to Eton College.
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.
Across the Chilterns: Chesham to Wendover
Association / Club / Walk leader 
10.44 mi
+764 ft
-699 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chesham (Buckinghamshire)
A linear walk from Chesham to Wendover climbing to the top of the Chiltern escarpment with spectacular views over the Oxford plains from the top of Coombe Hill. The Chiltern Hills are the main point of interest - you walk up one side, to the shoulder, then back down to civilisation. The physical nature of the geography and geology makes this walk feel bigger than it is.
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.
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.
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.
Captain's Wood
Association / Club / Walk leader 
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.
Stanley Spencer's Cookham
Association / Club / Walk leader 
3.76 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Cookham (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
Sir Stanley Spencer was one of the most important painters of the 20th century. This walk will take you round his home village, a place he regarded as ‘heaven on earth’. It also ventures out into the surrounding countryside and alongside the Thames.
The locations of several of his paintings are highlighted in the description with more details in the "to do or see" section.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chiltern 60k bike ride
Visorando Member 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.
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.
Burnham Beeches, Chilterns
Association / Club / Walk leader 
5.62 mi
+171 ft
-164 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Burnham (Buckinghamshire)
Scenic Burnham Beeches National Nature Reserve is owned by the City of London. They describe it as one of Europeʼs most important places for wildlife. Burnham Beeches is particularly colourful in spring and autumn, but well worth a visit at any time of year.
Great Kimble, Pulpit Hill and Ellesborough
Association / Club / Walk leader 
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.
More walks in Hazlemere
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Dinton-with-Ford and Upton
- Downley
- Drayton Beauchamp
- Ellesborough
- Farnham Royal
- Flaunden
- Fulmer
- Gerrards Cross
- Great and Little Hampden
- Great and Little Kimble cum Marsh
- Great Marlow
- Great Missenden
- Halton
- Hambleden
- Hedgerley
- Hedsor
- Hughenden
- Hurley
- Lacey Green
- Lane End
- Latimer and Ley Hill
- Little Chalfont
- Little Marlow
- Little Missenden