Description
Book SynopsisWith its rolling green hills, chocolate-box villages and uncrowded paths, the Chilterns is a walker's delight. This book, with its 20 circular walks ranging in length from 3 to 9 miles, takes you through the area's finest spots, with recommendations for all times of year. Highlights include: * Spring: ramble through the bluebell-carpeted woods of Cowleaze and Wendover * Summer: stroll along Coombe Hill and take in the far-reaching views of the Hambleden Valley * Autumn: walk in the blazing colour of Burnham Beeches and the Ashridge Estate * Winter: take a brisk winter wander along the River Thames at Goring or Bourne End All walks include: * Directions to the start * Parking info * Numbered route map and directions * Distance and terrain * Recommended local pubs and cafes * Points of interest along the way
Table of ContentsIntroduction Area map SPRING 1 Cowleaze Wood and Aston Rowant Nature Reserve 3 miles / 4.8km 2 Wendover Canal and Woods 7 miles / 11.2km 3 The Bradenham Estate 3 miles / 4.8km 4 The Hughenden Valley 4.5 miles / 7.2km 5 Hailey and Ipsden 3.5 miles / 5.6km SUMMER 6 Princes Risborough and Whiteleaf Cross 7 miles / 11.2km 7 Radnage to Lodge Hill 4.5 miles / 7.2km 8 Coombe Hill and Beacon Hill 7 miles / 11.2km 9 Chenies and the Chess Valley 6 miles / 9.6km 10 The Hambleden Valley 6.5 miles / 10.4km AUTUMN 11 Ashridge Estate 6.8 miles / 10.9km 12 Aldbury and the Grand Union Canal 9 miles / 14.4km 13 Nettlebed 3 miles / 4.8km 14 Burnham Beeches 3 miles / 4.8km 1 5 Henley-on-Thames 8 miles / 12.8km WINTER 16 Goring and the Thames Path 4 miles / 6.4km 17 The Lee and Lee Common 3 miles / 4.8km 18 Medmenham and the River Thames 3 miles / 4.8km 19 Bourne End and Spade Oak Lake 3 miles / 4.8km 20 Christmas Common 3 miles / 4.8km
