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Thame to Stone
Visorando Member
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.
Bledlow over Chinnor Hill to Radnage
Association / Club / Walk leader
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.
The Leathern Bottle - Route 1
Tourism professional4.52 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 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 3
6.81 mi
+174 ft
-157 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Lewknor (Oxfordshire)
A pleasant and fairly long walk over flat terrain.
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.
Stokenchurch to Lodge Hill and Chinnor Hill, Chilterns
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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
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.
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.
From Christmas Common
4.88 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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- Adwell
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- Berrick Salome
- Berryfields
- Bierton
- Bledlow-cum-Saunderton
- Boarstall
- Bradenham
- Brightwell Baldwin
- Brill
- Britwell Salome
- Buckingham Park
- Chalgrove
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- Chilton
- Chinnor
- Coldharbour
- Crowell
- Crowmarsh
- Cuddington
- Cuxham with Easington
- Dinton-with-Ford and Upton
- Dorton
- Downley
- Ellesborough
- Ewelme
- Fawley
- Fleet Marston
- Great and Little Hampden
- Great and Little Kimble cum Marsh
- Great Haseley
- Great Marlow
- Great Milton
- Haddenham
- Hambleden
- Hardwick
- Holton
- Ibstone
- Ickford
- Kingsey
- Kingswood
- Lacey Green
- Lane End
- Lewknor
- Little Milton
- Long Crendon
- Longwick-cum-Ilmer
- Ludgershall
- Marlow
- Marlow Bottom
- Medmenham
- Nether Winchendon
- Nettlebed
- Newington
- Nuffield
- Oakley
- Piddington
- Piddington and Wheeler End
- Pishill with Stonor
- Princes Risborough
- Pyrton
- Radnage
- Shabbington
- Shirburn
- South Oxfordshire
- Stoke Mandeville
- Stoke Talmage
- Stokenchurch
- Stone with Bishopstone and Hartwell
- Swyncombe
- Tetsworth
- Thame
- Tiddington-with-Albury
- Towersey
- Turville
- Upper Winchendon
- Waddesdon
- Wallingford
- Watermead
- Waterperry with Thomley
- Waterstock
- Watlington
- Weedon
- West Wycombe
- Westcott
- Wheatfield
- Woodham
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