The routes on this page have been specially selected from Chiltern Society walks published on our own leaflets, on OS Maps, and on Visorando. They’ll take you to some of the Chilterns’ most loved and iconic seasonal highlights.
The Chiltern Society Walks Leaflets shown below are from our collection of more than 80, which are FREE for personal use and can be found here.
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This very varied walk takes in lovely woods, a hillfort, beautiful views over Aylesbury Vale and the peaceful Wendover Arm of the Grand Union Canal. In June you can experience one of the best displays of orchids anywhere in the Chilterns.
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 walk starts from Bledlow which has been the setting for Midsomer Murders. From the top of Lodge Hill there are breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and you may even spot the windmill at Lacey Green. It then criss-crosses the main Chiltern Railway line before returning to the start.
This wonderful, varied walk takes in ancient field patterns and hedges, old earthworks and the home of a famous author, as well as looking at the work carried out by Chiltern Society volunteers.
Sir Stanley Spencer was one of the most important painters of the 20th century. This walk will take you round his home village, a place he regarded as ‘heaven on earth’. It also ventures out into the surrounding countryside and alongside the Thames.
A moderately challenging 8.5 mile walk linking three Oxfordshire villages via some of the picturesque hills and valleys north of Henley, culminating in a descent through Stonor Deer Park.
This walk follows the ancient Ridgeway with stunning views from the top of Pitstone Hill, before returning through the beautiful woodland of the National Trust’s Ashridge Estate.
The parish of Kimpton is criss-crossed by an extensive of public rights of way, some of them dating from
pre-Roman times. This walk explores the farmland north of the village which is rich in wildlife and there are
outstanding views.
Gordon Beningfield was an artist with an international reputation for his beautiful depictions of the natural world. He spent many happy hours walking through the countryside with his close friend, naturalist and broadcaster Dennis Furnell. This walk, one of their favourites, is described by Dennis.
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.
A short and easy walk that’s attractive at any time of year. Once you’ve entered the Country Park the rest of the route is quiet and peaceful, with magnificent views looking north into Bedfordshire and beyond.
A scenic walk around Naphill. Full of interest: there is a fascinating history of WWII codebreaking and a visit to the home of a famous artist.
A lovely walk that passes through woods and farmland with pleasant distant views. There are opportunities to visit Chiltern Open Air Museum and Milton’s Cottage.
A carefully selected collection of 50 favourite walks throughout the Chilterns.
View our own range of footpath maps covering all of the Chilterns.
A 50 mile circular route, which passes through all 14 parishes of the Chiltern District.
The complete official guide to the circular long-distance path through Beds, Bucks, Herts and Oxon.
A fine collection of 25 newly designed walks put together by members of the Chiltern Society.
