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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.
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.
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.
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.
Bourne End Circular via Thames Path
Visorando Member7.19 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 Maidenhead via the Thames Path, around Reading
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 Marlow, around Reading
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 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.
Stanley Spencer's Cookham
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.
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.
Bourne End to West Wycombe
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.
Cookham Circular
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.
Woodoaks Farm
4.83 mi
+377 ft
-381 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Three Rivers (Hertfordshire)
This short but varied walk starts from an historic farm, enjoys sweeping views and looks at some important local history. There's also the chance to explore nature in Philipshill and "No Dragon" woods.
You can finish the walk with some of the best cake in the area.
Maidenhead to Windsor, around Reading
6.59 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
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.
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.
Old Amersham to Chipperfield
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.
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.
Windsor & Eton Riverside to Englefield Green
11.42 mi
+394 ft
-230 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
This section of our walk starts is 11.4 miles. It starts at Windsor & Eton Riverside Station and takes in Windsor Castle, The Long Walk, Windsor Great Park, Three Castles Path, Virginia Water, Valley Gardens, Savill Garden and Englefield Green.
Windsor & Eton Riverside Station to Bourne End
11.10 mi
+39 ft
-23 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
The route follows the Thames Path all the way. At times the path can be narrow, so be aware. The route crosses Windsor Bridge to Eton, then turns left to follow the Thames Path past Boveney, Dorney Lake. Oakley Court and Bray Studios are soon visible across the river. Next is Bray Lock, then through Maidenhead, and Cookham to Bourne End.
Sarratt Bottom and Chenies from Little Chalfont
6.69 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.
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.
River Chess highlights : Chalfont & Latimer, Chiltern AONB
5.66 mi
+236 ft
-226 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Little Chalfont (Buckinghamshire)
This circular walk is very peaceful and part of the Chess Valley Walk. The short walk from Chalfont & Latimer station will take you through neat Metroland streets, with mock 1930’s Tudor jostling with Art Deco suburban dwellings within easy reach of London and the countryside. Hemmed in on all sides by the pressures of London and urban overspill, the charming Chess Valley is a haven of solitude in outstanding Chilterns countryside.
Thames Valley
125.34 mi
+5,676 ft
-5,722 ft
9 days
Easy
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
This circular long distance path has access points that are easily reached by train from London, Reading and adjoining stations. If time is limited it can be walked in sections at weekends and bank holidays with one or two overnight stops.
The walk passes through a variety of beautiful countryside including river valleys, chalk downland, coniferous forests, rare heath, and beech woods that are carpeted with bluebells in spring.
Windsor to Sandhurst, Thames Valley
17.14 mi
+646 ft
-518 ft
8h 25
Moderate
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
The 1rst sections of this walk follow The Three Castles Path, a long distance route inspired by the 13th century journeys undertaken by King John between his castles at Windsor, Odiham and Winchester
Maidenhead to Marlow
8.54 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
This is the eighth stage of the multi-day route "Railways and Waterways, between Oxford and London".
A scenic walk to Boulter's Lock and tranquil Ray Island, through the dappled shade of Clivedon Reach, passing a cottage of ill repute to the home town of Stanley Spencer, then with good views of Winter Hill on the approach to the Georgian market town of Marlow.
Windsor to Maidenhead
7.91 mi
+49 ft
-43 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
This is the seventh stage of the multi-day route "Railways and Waterways, between Oxford and London".
This walk passes Windsor Castle, then meanders through the water meadows, past a lonely church and the Olympic Rowing Lake, before visiting the well-known village of Bray, then following the Cut into Maidenhead.
This is a short stage, so there is plenty of time to watch the changing of the guard, from 10.45 Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and to have a look at the Eton College Olympic rowing lake.
Windsor Castle to Chequers
27.64 mi
+1,280 ft
-1,076 ft
3 days
Moderate
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
In September 2025, the President of the United States of America made a state visit to Britain, staying at Windsor Castle as guest of the King, then travelling to meet the Prime Minister at Chequers, the official country residence.
It’s 20 miles as the helicopter flies from Windsor to Chequers; this is a 25 miles walking route between the two.
Windsor to Bourne End
11.25 mi
+43 ft
-79 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
The first stage starts at Windsor Castle, passing over the River Thames to Eton, then follows the Jubilee River to near Maidenhead, where it picks up the Thames Path national trail to Bourne End.
At this point, continue on stage two to High Wycombe.Alternatively, there is a regular bus service (37) back to Windsor, or take the train to Maidenhead for Great Western and Elizabeth Line services.
Datchet Station to Windsor & Eton Riverside
14.75 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from Datchet (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
This section of our walk starts at Datchet Railway Station. It is 14.75 miles and takes in Datchet Village, the Jubilee River, Dorney, Maidenhead Riverside, Dorney Lake, Boveney, the Thames Path, Eton High Street and Windsor Bridge. It is the longest of the five sections, but is flat and easy to follow.
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.
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.
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.
Holmer Green to Coleshill via Penn Wood
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.
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