Free Walks Leaflets

A walk, initially through woodland, then along the lovely Hambleden Valley and passing through the villages of Hambleden, Fingest and Turville. There are fine views from the hills above Fingest and Turville.

The new route of the Chiltern Way departs from the original route at Upper Bix Bottom and roughly follows the curve of the Thames south from near Henley, via Mapledurham to Goring, then north to Ewelme. It is classic walking in South Oxfordshire farm country and woodland , with frequent open views over the Thames Valley to the South.

Chiltern Way from Woodcote to Ewelme.

This quiet, relatively remote, stage of the Chiltern Way offers fine views across the Oxford Plain from the downs above Ewelme before continuing northwards through mainly broad-leaf woodland.

Explore the pretty ridges, valleys and woods past Radnage and over Bledlow Ridge. Cross the broad Risborough Gap and continue through quiet woods and remote hamlets. Note the stage finish has changed because of HS2 works.

Climb out of the Misbourne Valley then walk field paths through remote hamlets and woods. Follow the line of Grim’s ditch before crossing the “Tring Gap” to the edge of Aldbury. Route updated for HS2 works.

Walk through the woods of the Ashridge estate and then cross the Gade valley to Studham. You pass Whipsnade Zoo and the tree cathedral before enjoying the spectacular views from Dunstable Downs.

After skirting Houghton Regis and crossing the M1 you can enjoy fine stretches of open downland around Sundon before reaching the beech hangers above Sharpenhoe and its attractive iron age fort.