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Henley-on-Thames station to Aston, circular walk
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5.84mi 
+299ft 
-272ft 
2h55
Moderate 
Starting point in Henley-on-Thames - Oxfordshire A circular walk from Henley-on-Thames Station with a lovely pub, The Flower Pot, halfway. Returning through a deer park with spectacular views of the Thames and the Chilterns.
Good parking at Henley-on-Thames station.
Henley-on-Thames to Marlow along the Thames Path
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8.85mi
+39ft
-66ft
4h05
Moderate
Starting point in Henley-on-Thames - Oxfordshire A pleasant linear walk along the Thames Path between Henley-on-Thames and Marlow. The path is easy to follow and is almost all downhill. There are a number of public transport options to return to the start.
Circular walk from Great Gaddesden to Little Gaddessden
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7.29mi
+515ft
-528ft
3h50
Moderate
Starting point in Great Gaddesden - Hertfordshire This walk explores some of the hamlets of the Chilterns which, although close to Hemel Hempstead retain their remoteness in their quiet locations. It goes over the typical chalk uplands of the Gade valley and up to the beechwoods of the National Trust Ashridge estate. It passes charming 17th century cottages, a vineyard, a Buddhist Temple and long established churches. The country truly merits its AONB designation.
Telegraph Hill & Pegsdon from Hexton
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4.98mi
+407ft
-417ft
2h40
Easy
Starting point in Hexton - Hertfordshire Starting from Hexton this walk on the borders of Befordshire and Hertfordshire includes the attractive downland between Telegraph and Deacon Hills and a section of the Icknield Way.
Coombe Hill from Wendover
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3.7mi
+407ft
-413ft
2h05
Easy
Starting point in Wendover - Buckinghamshire An easy Chiltern walk that rewards your efforts with some fine views across the Chiltern escarpment and across the Vale of Aylesbury. The paths and bridleways are generally clearly signed.
The Chilterns above Tring
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11.3mi
+797ft
-810ft
5h55
Moderate
Starting point in Aldbury - Hertfordshire National Trails and Long Distance Paths crisscross the Chilterns in this area. This Circular Walk makes use of short stretches of at least five such to provide a beautiful and varied walk through Chiltern woodland, on Chiltern chalk downs with wide vistas from the scarp edge of the hills, along a stretch of the historic Grand Union Canal, and through one of the prettiest villages in Hertfordshire.
Great Gaddesden from Jockey End
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5.13mi
+226ft
-240ft
2h35
Easy
Starting point in Great Gaddesden - Hertfordshire This short Hertfordshire walk explores the pleasant countryside to the south east of Jockey End and follows the Hertfordshire Way to descend into the Gade Valley and the village of Great Gaddesden. The return route leaves the valley following the Chiltern Way for the return to the start.
Sarratt Bottom and Chenies from Little Chalfont
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6.69mi
+210ft
-197ft
3h15
Easy
Starting point in 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.
The Bull and Butcher - Route 2
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3.87mi
+420ft
-407ft
2h10
Easy
Starting point in Turville - Buckinghamshire 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.
Circular walk from Christmas Common
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4.8mi
+541ft
-515ft
2h40
Easy
Starting point in 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.
Perch & Pike - Route 1
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3.24mi
+16ft
-16ft
1h30
Easy
Starting point in South Stoke (Oxfordshire) - Oxfordshire A short easy walk along the Thames on the outward leg.
6.45mi
+305ft
-315ft
3h15
Moderate
Starting point in Great Gaddesden - Hertfordshire This walk is over the undulating plateau of the Chiltern dip slope, through the parklands of some of the 18th Century mansions which dot the Chilterns. Although the land is now more given over to arable agriculture, the landscape is still greatly influenced by the great designers, including Capability Brown. A walk with great views over the Gade valley and a revelation of the life style of baronets and local squires in the 1700s and the lesser houses of their tenants.
Hill walking from Hexton including Lilley Hoo
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11mi
+525ft
-538ft
5h30
Moderate
Starting point in Hexton - Hertfordshire Starting from Hexton this walk on the borders of Befordshire and Hertfordshire offers mile after mile of beautiful countryside with the hilltops steeped in ancient history. The route includes sections of the Icknield and John Bunyan Ways.
The Flower Pot - Route 1
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3.17mi
+69ft
-69ft
1h30
Easy
Starting point in Remenham - Berkshire Apart from a short climb at the start, it’s easy walking for the rest of the route.
Hambleden Circular
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6.06mi
+479ft
-492ft
3h10
Easy
Starting point in Hambleden - Buckinghamshire Three hours circular walk with a slow climb to the heights, avoiding the steep climb on the Hambleden side.
The Flower Pot - Route 2
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5.2mi
+69ft
-75ft
2h25
Easy
Starting point in Remenham - Berkshire Apart from a short climb at the start, it’s easy walking for the rest of the route.
King William IV - Route 3
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6.6mi
+453ft
-446ft
3h25
Easy
Starting point in Ipsden - Oxfordshire A long a steady climb over the second quarter of the walk, thereafter an easy walk back.
The Five Horseshoes - Route 2
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6.2mi
+577ft
-604ft
3h20
Easy
Starting point in Swyncombe - Oxfordshire A medium length walk with quite hilly terrain around The Five Horseshoes pub.
The Leathern Bottle - Route 2
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4.65mi
+138ft
-125ft
2h15
Easy
Starting point in Lewknor - Oxfordshire Easy walk with no hills around The Leathern Bottle.
The Leathern Bottle - Route 1
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4.52mi
+686ft
-669ft
2h40
Easy
Starting point in Lewknor - Oxfordshire A moderate walk with some steep hills around The Leathern Bottle.
Hill walking from Hexton
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11.76mi
+610ft
-623ft
5h55
Moderate
Starting point in Hexton - Hertfordshire The northern end of the Chilterns almost seem to be a geological afterthought as they straddle the Bedfordshire Hertfordshire border. Starting from Hexton this walk offers mile after mile of beautiful countryside with the hilltops steeped in ancient history.
Chalfont and Latimer to Chorleywood via Flaunden
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11.76mi
+751ft
-869ft
6h05
Moderate
Starting point in 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.
The Cherry Tree Inn - Route 1
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3.54mi
+184ft
-194ft
1h45
Easy
Starting point in Stoke Row - Oxfordshire An easy walk over fairly even terrain. Stoke Row – Wyfold Court – Stoke Row.
The Fox and Hounds - Route 3
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5.38mi
+466ft
-466ft
2h55
Easy
Starting point in Watlington - Oxfordshire A medium length walk with some steep climbs through woods.
Goring Wild Walk
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5.44mi
+397ft
-387ft
2h50
Easy
Starting point in Goring - Oxfordshire Explore Goring : enjoy magnificent views of the River Thames and rare chalk grassland species. Starting in Goring, this 8 km circular walk takes in the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust’s (BBOWT) Hartslock nature reserve and a section of the Thames Path
End of the Chilterns : Pegsdon Hills & Little Offley
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9.5mi
+758ft
-741ft
5h00
Moderate
Starting point in Shillington - Bedfordshire This is a surprisingly hilly walk for this general area, being the northern end of the Chilterns AONB, mostly through rolling farmland, with some wonderful views across the flatlands of south Bedfordshire to the north, especially if the air is clear. Most of it is along the edges of/through fields, along grass & hard-surfaced paths & tracks. There are two tree-covered 'alleys'. It passes a large late-Tudor manor house. You will walk part of the Icknield Way & visit Pegsdon Hills Nature Reserve.
Peppard Common - Route 2
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4.46mi
+197ft
-187ft
2h15
Easy
Starting point in Rotherfield Peppard - Oxfordshire Peppard Common – Sonning Common – Peppard Common.
The Cherry Tree Inn - Route 3
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5.87mi
+220ft
-220ft
2h55
Easy
Starting point in Stoke Row - Oxfordshire A fairly long walk over mostly even terrain. Stoke Row – Hook End – Exlade St – Checkendon – Stoke Row.
The Five Horseshoes - Route 3
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7.42mi
+728ft
-745ft
4h05
Easy
Starting point in Swyncombe - Oxfordshire A fairly long walk over hilly terrain with two steep uphill sections.
The New Inn - Route 2
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3.91mi
+115ft
-105ft
1h55
Easy
Starting point in Kidmore End - Oxfordshire A medium length walk over fairly flat terrain through two adjacent villages and surrounding woodland.
Henley-on-Thames - Route 1
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5.27mi
+282ft
-276ft
2h40
Easy
Starting point in Henley-on-Thames - Oxfordshire An easy walk with no steep gradients. Henley – Rotherfield Greys – Pack and Prime Lane – Henley.
Ewelme and Swans Way
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4.8mi
+213ft
-226ft
2h25
Easy
Starting point in Ewelme - Oxfordshire A gentle walk across open farmland, with views. Much of the land is set aside for wild flowers, and is quite glorious in the early summer months.
River Chess highlights : Chalfont & Latimer, Chiltern AONB
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5.66mi
+223ft
-223ft
2h50
Easy
Starting point in 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.
6.08mi
+827ft
-807ft
3h30
Moderate
Starting point in Hughenden - Buckinghamshire A circular loop offering heaps of views, wildlife spotting, and history preserved by the National Trust. This walk goes up and down the 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.
Henley Wild Walk
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11.72mi
+741ft
-725ft
6h00
Moderate
Starting point in Henley-on-Thames - Oxfordshire Explore Henley : this varied walk through the Chilterns takes in parkland, farmland and woodland. Starting in Henley, this 21 km circular walk includes the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust’s (BBOWT) Warburg Nature Reserve.
Tring Reservoirs Wild Walk
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6.72mi
+98ft
-102ft
3h10
Easy
Starting point in Aldbury - Hertfordshire Stroll along the waterside and look for waterbirds on this gentle 13km walk. Starting at Tring railway station, it takes in College Lake nature reserve, a section of the Grand Union Canal and three reservoirs.
Tring Park Wild Walk
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9.94mi
+479ft
-476ft
5h00
Moderate
Starting point in Aldbury - Hertfordshire Enjoy scenic views, wooded valleys and ancient parkland on this 10km circular walk through the Chilterns. Starting in Tring, the walk takes in Dancersend nature reserve and the Ridgeway National Trail.
Old Amersham to Chipperfield
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8.09mi
+413ft
-292ft
4h05
Easy
Starting point in 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 to Old Amersham
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12.25mi
+689ft
-659ft
6h15
Moderate
Starting point in 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.
Bourne End to West Wycombe
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10.7mi
+1027ft
-817ft
5h50
Moderate
Starting point in Cookham - Berkshire 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.
Playhatch - Dunsden - Crowsley Park - Binfield Heath
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6.63mi
+344ft
-322ft
3h20
Easy
Starting point in Eye and Dunsden - Oxfordshire Nice walk from The Flowing Spring pub around Playhatch, Dunsden, Crowsley Park and Binfield Heath.
Pegsdon and Deacon Hills
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3.27mi
+325ft
-338ft
1h45
Moderate
Starting point in Shillington - Bedfordshire A circuit from Pegsdon, through the Pegsdon Hills Nature Reserve to Deacon Hill with its ancient earthworks. Return past a mature beech wood and Knocking Hoe reserve.
Wendover to Old Swan Pub Circular Walk
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7.05mi
+459ft
-466ft
3h40
Moderate
Starting point in Wendover - Buckinghamshire Circular walk from Wendover to the pub at Swan Bottom, across fields and through woods.
Peppard Common - Route 1
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4.37mi
+154ft
-161ft
2h10
Easy
Starting point in Rotherfield Peppard - Oxfordshire Peppard Common – Cowfields Farm – Peppard Common.
The John Barleycorn - Route 3
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7.12mi
+66ft
-69ft
3h20
Easy
Starting point in Goring - Oxfordshire An easy walk along a beautiful part of the Thames.
The John Barleycorn - Route 2
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5.73mi
+440ft
-427ft
3h00
Easy
Starting point in Goring - Oxfordshire A scenic walk with two uphill climbs. Goring – Elvendon Valley – Great Chalk Wood – Goring.
The John Barleycorn - Route 1
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4.59mi
+302ft
-289ft
2h20
Easy
Starting point in Goring - Oxfordshire A walk along the Thames and then a climb and wooded walk back to Goring.
The Flower Pot - Route 3
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6.16mi
+190ft
-213ft
3h00
Easy
Starting point in Remenham - Berkshire Relatively easy walking with two uphill sections. Aston – Rememham – Hambleden – Aston.
The Rising Sun - Route 3
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7.1mi
+328ft
-308ft
3h35
Easy
Starting point in Highmoor - Oxfordshire Easy walking with one quite lengthy uphill stretch.
The Rising Sun - Route 2
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4.67mi
+312ft
-285ft
2h25
Easy
Starting point in Highmoor - Oxfordshire Easy walking on fairly level terrain. Nettlebed estate – Deadman’s Lane – Highmoor.
