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Stokenchurch to Lodge Hill and Chinnor Hill, Chilterns
Association / Club / Walk leader
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.
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.
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.
Aston Rowant Route, Chilterns
3.47 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.
The Bull and Butcher, Turville village
Tourism professional3.87 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.
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.
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 Leathern Bottle - Route 2
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
West Wycombe to Old Amersham
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hambleden Hilly (Pheasant's Hill, Barn Wood, and Ridge Wood)
5.83 mi
+781 ft
-781 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Hambleden (Buckinghamshire)
An interesting and varied circular walk exploring the valley and wooded hills to the north of Hambleden, the prettiest village in the Chilterns. The walk starts from the village car park adjacent to the Stag and Huntsman Inn; it follows mainly good paths, tracks, and rural lanes. With three significant hills, it offers some fine views of the Hambleden valley and is packed with interest. The Stag and Huntsman Inn at the end of the walk is perfect for refreshment.
This walk can be shortened to 4 miles (1 hill), or 6.3 miles (2 hills), should you prefer. Details are included in the description below.
Hambleden to Turville and Fingest, Chilterns
9.46 mi
+1,148 ft
-1,135 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Hambleden (Buckinghamshire)
A walk linking three of the most picturesque Chiltern villages. Using the Chiltern and Shakespeare ways it takes you on a circuit through lovely scenery with fine views.
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.
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.
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.
Rainbow Inn - Route 3
5.33 mi
+686 ft
-676 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Bix and Assendon (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk with a couple of steep climbs en route.
Rainbow Inn - Route 2
4.60 mi
+571 ft
-551 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Bix and Assendon (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk with a couple of steep climbs en route.
Rainbow Inn - Route 1
4.35 mi
+492 ft
-499 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Bix and Assendon (Oxfordshire)
Not a long walk but with some quite steep sections.
Nettlebed Family, Chilterns
2.46 mi
+79 ft
-79 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Nettlebed (Oxfordshire)
This walk is suitable for all ages. It combines beautiful scenery with interesting buildings and much historicalinterest. The route takes you through ancient beech woodlands and through the Common Land around Nettlebed.
Nettlebed Countryside Walk
5.11 mi
+551 ft
-551 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Nettlebed (Oxfordshire)
This beautiful walk is centred on the historic Oxfordshire village of Nettlebed. It features two commons, a nature reserve and the wonderful Chiltern landscape of beech woodlands, chalk grassland and rich wildlife.
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.
Marlow Common, Chilterns
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.
The Flower Pot, Aston via Rememham and Hambleden
6.16 mi
+200 ft
-223 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Remenham (Borough of Wokingham)
This circular walk (Route 3) starts from The Flower Pot, Aston. Relatively easy walking with two uphill sections from Aston via Rememham and Hambleden.
The Flower Pot, Aston - River Thames
3.17 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Remenham (Borough of Wokingham)
This circular walk (Route 1) starts from The Flower Pot, Aston. Apart from a short climb at the start, it’s easy walking for the rest of the route along the River Thames.
The Flower Pot - Remenham, River Thames
5.20 mi
+79 ft
-82 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Remenham (Borough of Wokingham)
This circular walk (Route 2) starts from The Flower Pot, Aston. Apart from a short climb at the start, it’s easy walking for the rest of the route along the River Thames.
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.
Hurley and the Berkshire Munros, Chilterns
10.17 mi
+686 ft
-692 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Hurley (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead)
An interesting walk that passes the five hills south of the Thames that make up the ‘Munros’. It takes advantage of two of the area’s major long-distance paths; the Chiltern Way and Thames Path. The walk culminates in a majestic 3-mile stretch alongside the Thames.
The Rising Sun - Route 1
3.96 mi
+249 ft
-262 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Highmoor (Oxfordshire)
Easy walking on fairly level terrain. Shepherds Green – Nettlebed estate – Witheridge Hill.
Highmoor and Greys Court
7.52 mi
+571 ft
-584 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Highmoor (Oxfordshire)
A beautiful circular walk through woodland and pastures to Greys Court National Trust.
The Rising Sun - Route 2
4.67 mi
+289 ft
-266 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Highmoor (Oxfordshire)
Easy walking on fairly level terrain. Nettlebed estate – Deadman’s Lane – Highmoor.
The Rising Sun - Route 3
7.10 mi
+367 ft
-381 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Highmoor (Oxfordshire)
Easy walking with one quite lengthy uphill stretch.
The Cherry Tree Inn - Route 2, Stoke Row – Ipsden Heath
4.68 mi
+177 ft
-174 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Stoke Row (Oxfordshire)
A medium length walk with a high stile : Stoke Row – Ipsden Heath – Stoke Row.
More walks in Stokenchurch
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- Adwell
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- Aston Rowant
- Aston Sandford
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- Bisham
- Bix and Assendon
- Bledlow-cum-Saunderton
- Bradenham
- Brightwell Baldwin
- Britwell Salome
- Chearsley
- Checkendon
- Chinnor
- Cookham
- Cox Green
- Crowell
- Cuddington
- Cuxham with Easington
- Dinton-with-Ford and Upton
- Downley
- Ellesborough
- Ewelme
- Fawley
- Goring Heath
- Great and Little Hampden
- Great and Little Kimble cum Marsh
- Great Haseley
- Great Marlow
- Haddenham
- Halton
- Hambleden
- Harpsden
- Henley-on-Thames
- Highmoor
- Hughenden
- Hurley
- Ibstone
- Ickford
- Ipsden
- Kidmore End
- Kingsey
- Lacey Green
- Lane End
- Lewknor
- Little Marlow
- Long Crendon
- Longwick-cum-Ilmer
- Marlow
- Marlow Bottom
- Medmenham
- Nettlebed
- Nuffield
- Oakley
- Piddington and Wheeler End
- Pishill with Stonor
- Princes Risborough
- Pyrton
- Radnage
- Remenham
- Rotherfield Greys
- Rotherfield Peppard
- Shabbington
- Shiplake
- Shirburn
- Sonning Common
- Stoke Mandeville
- Stoke Row
- Stoke Talmage
- Swyncombe
- Sydenham
- Tetsworth
- Thame
- Tiddington-with-Albury
- Towersey
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- Wargrave
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- West Wycombe
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- Wheatfield
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