Piddington and Cadmore End Common
A classic Chilterns walk of rolling countryside, woodlands and stunning views.
Walk Type Chiltern Society
Woodoaks Farm
This varied walk starts from a historic farm, enjoys sweeping views and looks at some important local history. You can finish the walk with some of the best cake in the area.
The Chiltern Link
Thanks to the Society’s Donate-a-Gate scheme you can now experience open fields, lovely beech woodland and the peace and quiet of classic Chilterns countryside, all without the need to clamber over stiles.
Stanley Spencer’s Cookham
This walk will take you round Sir Stanley Spencer’s home village, a place he regarded as ‘heaven on earth’. It also ventures into thesurrounding countryside and along the Thames.
Circular walk from Redbourn Common
A lovely route to the south of Redbourn with good views and pleasant walking through the Ver Valley. This area is steeped in history from ancient Britons to the present day.
Hampden Monument Walk
This walk takes you through beautiful rolling countryside, past the home of an English Civil War hero and the monumenterected in his memory. It also gives you the opportunity to imagine yourself on the set of a Hammer horror film.
Christmas Common and Watlington Hill
This could be described as a Christmas walk for all seasons, or perhaps a walk of two halves – an adventure in lovely woodland or on a breath-taking hilltop. The choice is yours.
From Chorleywood into the Chess Valley
A stile-free walk that explores the picturesque Chess Valley, the pretty village of Chenies with its Tudor manor house, 15th century church and village green, and finally delightful Chorleywood Common.
A visit to Aston Rowant and Shirburn Hill SSSI
This walk is a unique opportunity both to visit two outstanding Sites of Special Scientific Interest and view the location of one of the issues that led to the founding of the Chiltern Society. Aston Rowant and Shirburn Hill host…
Totternhoe Knolls and its nature reserves
A stile-free walk rich in wildlife and history, with outstanding views over the local countryside.
Tring Walks
A choice of stile-free walks visiting Aldbury, Ashridge and Tring Park. Easy walking on good paths with some hills.
Stokenchurch to Radnage and back
A very scenic walk that takes in rolling chalk hills, sweeping views and beech woodland. There’s an option to visit the ancient Radnage church and Yoesden Bank, a wonderful example of traditional Chiltern landscape.
Heartwood Forest walk
On the edge of the Chilterns you find what’s now the largest continuous new native forest in England. We’ve chosen a route that features some of the best scenery throughout the year and has a magnificent display of bluebells in…
River Chess Smarter Water Catchment Walk: 1
Stage 1 of an 11 mile circular route between pubs to the NW of Chesham. This stage is 2.5 miles starting at The Bell, Chartridge and finishing at The Cock & Rabbit, The Lee (NB. The Bell is currently closed).
River Chess Smarter Water Catchment Walk: 2
Stage 2 of an 11 mile circular route between pubs to the NW of Chesham. This stage is 1.1 miles starting at The Cock & Rabbit, The Lee and finishing at The Old Swan, Swan Bottom.
River Chess Smarter Water Catchment Walk: 3
Stage 3 of an 11 mile circular route between pubs to the NW of Chesham. This stage is 1.1 miles starting at The Old Swan, Swan Bottom and finishing at The White Lion, St Leonards.
River Chess Smarter Water Catchment Walk: 4
Stage 4 of an 11 mile circular route between pubs to the NW of Chesham. This stage is 2.2 miles starting at The White Lion, St Leonards and finishing at The Full Moon, Hawridge.
River Chess Smarter Water Catchment Walk: 5
Stage 5 of an 11 mile circular route between pubs to the NW of Chesham. This stage is 2 miles starting at Full Moon, Hawridge and finishing at the The Blue Ball, Asheridge.
River Chess Smarter Water Catchment Walk: 6
Stage 6 of an 11 mile circular route between pubs to the NW of Chesham. This stage is 0.85 miles starting at The Blue Ball, Asheridge and finishing at The Bell, Chartridge (pub currently closed).
Chiltern Way 1 – Hemel Hempstead to Chalfont St Giles
Climb out of the Gade valley then head south through villages, fields and woodland. Cross the Chess near Sarratt and pass the Chiltern Open Air Museum on the way to Chalfont St Giles.
Penn Jubilee Wood walk
A more challenging walk through woods and fields that also has a couple of more gentle options. The highlight is a visit to the fairly recently planted Penn Diamond Jubilee Wood and the opportunity to sample the food and drink…
Lane End
A 5.9 mile route that explores the many paths and trails from Lane End. There are some outstanding views. 180m of ascent.
Brush Hill & Whiteleaf Hill Walk
This 2 mile walk explores two of the Chiltern Society’s most important nature reserves. It’s easy walking but there is one steep climb. Both sites provide fantastic panoramic views of the Chilterns escarpment, Vale of Aylesbury and further
Ballinger and The Lee Social Distancing Walk
An opportunity to visit the picturesque village green at The Lee using a mixture of footpaths and tracks through fields and woodland. There are 2.5 and 4.5 miles options. One of a series of Social Distancing walks.
Hound of the Baskerville’s Walk!
This undulating stile free 5.5 walk explores the Chilterns countryside around the south Oxfordshire village of Binfield Heath. Look out for historic cottages, a former deer park and evidence of past brick making. There is also plenty of flora and…
Cadmore End and Fingest Social Distancing Walk
A 4 mile circular walk on good paths in hilly countryside with some lovely views. The route includes woodland, meadows and open farmland. One of a series of Social Distancing walks.
Chesham Riverside and Woodland
The Chilterns are well known for their beech woodlands. This gentle 2.5 mile stile free walk goes through some of the best of them enabling you to appreciate their beauty and take in some lovely views over the Chess Valley.
Downley Common and Hunt’s Hill Social Distancing Walk
This scenic gently undulating 2.8 stile-free walk takes you through a variety of habitats. One of a series of Social Distancing walk.
Henley Hills and Woodland
A lovely 5 miles stile-free walk that explores the hills and woodlands that overlook the beautiful market town of Henley-on-Thames. The first section of the walk is across high parkland with excellent views, the return is through woodland.
Kimpton Farmland and Nature Social Distancing Walk
The parish of Kimpton is criss-crossed by an extensive of public rights of way, some of them dating from pre-Roman times. This 5.2 miles walk explores the farmland north of the village which is rich in wildlife and there are…
Ley Hill Social Distancing Walk
This 3.8 mile stile free walk to the east of Chesham explores the network of paths in beautiful rolling countryside. There are lovely views of the Chess valley and the walk passes Cowcroft Wood nature reserve where bluebells and wild…
Lilley and Warden Hill Social Distancing Walk
Starting from the historic village of Lilley, this 4.8 mile stile free walk is a largely gentle route through farmland and chalk downland to the summit of Warden Hill. You will be rewarded with far reaching views in all directions.…
Nettlebed Circular Social Distancing Walk
Nettlebed is in the midst of the Chilterns and a beautiful place for walking. This 6 mile walk has no stiles or kissing gates. It passes through Warburg Nature Reserve, best known for its dormouse population. There is a visitor…
Nettlebed to Warburg Nature Reserve Social Distancing Walk
This beautiful scenic 4.5 mile stile-free walk is centred on the historic Oxfordshire village of Nettlebed. It features two commons, a nature reserve and the wonderful Chiltern landscape of beech woodlands, chalk grassland and rich wildlife. One of a series…
Pegsdon and Deacon Hills
This 3.5 mile walk climbs steadily into the Pegsdon Hills Nature Reserve where you can see rare chalkland plants and butterflies. From the top you can enjoy some of the best views in the North Chilterns. One of a series…
Pitstone Hill
This 6 mile stile free walk initially 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. One of a series of Social Distancing walks.
Prestwood to Cobblershill
This 5.1 mile stile free walk quickly leaves Prestwood and uses some of the less frequented paths to enjoy the beautiful countryside in the surrounding area.
Prestwood and Denner Hill Social Distancing Walk
This 3 mile starts at the Prestwood Local Nature Reserve and Picnic Site. There are views of the valleys on each side before returning through Nanfan Wood. One of a series of Social Distancing walks.
Peppard Woodland
A scenic 2.1 mile stile free walk which starts in Peppard Common and follows Dog Lane and the Chiltern Way. A gentle walk on wide tracks. One of a series of Social Distancing walks.
Red Kite Social Distancing Walk
A 4.5 mile stile free walk that passes through beautiful Chiltern valleys where red kites are abundant. You can also enjoy panoramic views, ancient beech woods and rolling farmland. One of a series of Social Distancing walks.
Tring Park Walk
A 4.2 mile stile free walk from the old market town of Tring which explores both the town and the surrounding countryside. It includes a world famous museum, a magnificent village hall, a few follies and the all year round…
Watlington Social Distancing Walk – chalk pits and ancient routes
A 4.2 miles stile free walk that takes in some wonderful Chilterns scenery including rolling chalk downland, beech woodlands and ancient pathways. It follows stretches of both the Oxfordshire Way and the Ridgeway National Trail. One of a series of…
West Wycombe Woodland Social Distancing Walk
An easy 2.5 mile stile free walk that passes through woodland with views across the adjacent countryside before returning via the Dashwood Mausoleum and Hell Fire caves. One of a series of Social Distancing walks.
Berkhamsted and Ashridge
This 5 mile stile free walk takes in some great views of the urban landscape, valleys and woodland to the north and west of the historic town of Berkhamsted. One of a series of Social Distancing walks
Watlington Social Distancing Walk – Aston Rowant Nature Reserve
This 6 mile walk takes in some wonderful Chilterns scenery including rolling chalk downland, beech woodlands and ancient pathways. There are far-reaching views over the Oxfordshire Vale from Aston Rowant Nature Reserve. One of a series of Social Distancing walks.
Great Offley Walk
A 6.2 mile walk from the village of Great Offley that has scenic views and the opportunity to see such wildlife as red kites and buzzards, and perhaps a sparrow hawk or a hobby, or even a rare bee orchid.…
Chiltern Way 2 – Chalfont St Giles to Marlow Bottom
From Chalfont St Giles you follow quiet country paths over fields and through woods, passing pretty villages. You then cross the busy Wye valley and M40 before returning to rural calm and passing through larger patches of woodland before ending…
Chiltern Way 3 – Marlow Bottom to Stonor
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.
Chiltern Way 4 – Stonor to Sonning Common
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…
Chiltern Way 5 – Sonning Common to Whitchurch
Chiltern Way from Sonning Common to Whitchurch Hill via Mapledurham.
Chiltern Way 6 – Whitchurch to Woodcote
Chiltern Way from Whitchurch Hill to Woodcote via Goring.
Chiltern Way 7 – Woodcote to Ewelme
Chiltern Way from Woodcote to Ewelme.
Chiltern Way 8 – Ewelme to Stokenchurch
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.
Chiltern Way 9 – Stokenchurch to Wendover Dean
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.
Chiltern Way 10 – Wendover Dean to Ashridge
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.
Chiltern Way 11 – Ashridge to Chalk Hill
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.
Chiltern Way 12 – Chalk Hill to Barton
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.
Chiltern Way 13 – Barton to Gt Offley
A walk through several of the finest nature reserves in the North Chilterns linked by the ancient Icknield Way track. Delightful walking, often on hills reminiscent of the South Downs.
Chiltern Way 14 – Gt Offley to Peters Gn
Walk from Great Offley to Peters Green crossing the north-eastern end of the Chilterns. The countryside feels remote and quiet despite passing only 2 miles from the A1M and Stevenage.
Chiltern Way 15 – Peters Green to Hemel Hempstead
After crossing the Lea Valley the route uses converted railway lines to pass through Harpenden to Redbourn. Cross the M1 before a stretch of pretty, quiet countryside after the village of Flamstead. You cross the lovely Gade valley, finishing with…
Chiltern Way Southern Link – Stonor to Ewelme
This is classic walking in South Oxfordshire, farm country and woodland, with frequent, open views over the Thames valley to the South and later across the Oxfordshire Plain.
Whiteleaf Walk
5.7 miles, with c900ft of ascent over the length of the walk. A moderately demanding walk, with one fairly steep descent and two moderate ascents. One stile. Look out for the painted waymarkers on the trees. Download a PDF for…
Whipsnade to Dunstable Downs
6½ km (4 miles), allow 2½ hours. Start and finish: Car park at the Tree Cathedral, Whipsnade.
Wendover Woods and Cobblers Pits walk
6.8 miles with 620ft of ascent A moderate walk on good paths with one short, very steep climb. Care needed when descending on wet chalk and slippery tree roots. Dogs may need lifting over a couple of stiles.
Warburg Summer Walk
4.2 miles, with c180m of ascent. An undulating walk with one steep and one moderate ascent, and one steep descent.
Walk around Aldbury
Complete walk 5 km (3 miles), allow 2½ hours, or with short-cut 3½ km (2¼ miles), allow 2 hours. Start and finish: The Greyhound Pub, Aldbury.
Tring Winter Walk
4.2 miles. Easy walking on paths and lanes, with c130m of ascent over the length of the walk.
Tring and Wigginton
7 km (4¼ miles), allow 2¼ hours. Start and finish: Tring Station or the Greyhound Inn, Wigginton, with permission.
Totternhoe Knolls, near Dunstable
6½ km (4 miles), allow 2½ hours. Start and finish: Car park at Totternhoe Knolls.
The Lee and Lee Common
7 km (4¼ miles), allow 2¼ hours. Start and finish: Park at The Lee (not Lee Common or Lee Clump) village green, avoiding driveways, or in the Cock and Rabbit car park with the landlord’s permission.
Swyncombe Snowdrop Walk
5.5 miles, with c130m of ascent. An easy walk with one steep climb and one steep descent.
Studham to Whipsnade
6½ km (4 miles), allow 2½ hours. Start and finish: Park near the War memorial on the village green, opposite the Red Lion.
St Paul’s Walden Walk
6.5 miles, with 475ft/145m of ascent. A moderate walk with steady ascents and descents. Paths are generally good, but the sections through woodland can be very muddy in wet conditions.
Sonning Eye Walk
5.8 miles with 250ft of ascent. An easy walk with two gentle climbs and one steep descent.
River Wye Walk
5.5 miles, with shorter 2.2 and 2.9 mile options. An easy flat walk, mostly on good surfaces but with some muddy sections after rain.
Rickmansworth Waterways
5 or 6½ km (3 or 4 miles), allow 1½ or 2 hours. Start and finish: Rickmansworth Aquadrome car park.
Princes Risborough Ridgeway Circular Walk
A 7 mile circular walk following sections of The Ridgeway National Trail and the Chiltern Way, through beautiful Chilterns scenery including wooded hills and nature reserves. You will pass some great rural pubs, a windmill and some far-reaching views.
Prestwood Walk
5.8 miles, with c110m of ascent A moderate walk, with the main climb at the start. Can be muddy in places. Four stiles.
Piddington
7 km (4½ miles), allow 1¾ hours. Start and finish: Dashwood Arms.
Pegsdon Spring Walk
5 miles. A moderate walk, with c600ft of ascent over its length. No stiles. There is a more strenuous option which adds an extra 160ft of ascent.
Nettlebed
4 km (2½ miles), allow 1½ hours. Start and finish: The Old Kiln, Nettlebed Village.
Marsworth Waterside Walk
4.7 miles with 160ft of ascent. There is also a shorter 3 mile option. An easy waterside walk.
Marlow Common Walk
5.5 miles, with c600ft of ascent. A moderate walk with some fairly short ascents and descents. It can be muddy in places. Eight stiles.
Lacey Green Walk
4.75 miles, with c150m of ascent. An easy walk with three climbs.
Lacey Green Stile Free Walk
Short walk: 2½ miles (4km), gently undulating circular walk, allow 1½ hours. Start and finish: Kiln Lane, Lacey Green.
Ipsden and Hailey
4 and 5 km (2½ and 3 miles), allow 1½ hours. Start and finish: The King William, Hailey.
Hughenden Manor and Downley Common
4 km (2½ miles), allow 1½ hours. Start and finish: Hughenden Church.
Henley-on-Thames to Lower Shiplake
4 km (2½ miles), allow 1½ hours. Start and finish: Henley-on-Thames or Shiplake railway stations.
Greys Court Estate Stile Free Walk
Short walk: 1¾ miles (3km), undulating woodland and open countryside walk, 2 steep descents, allow 45 minutes. Start and finish: Greys Court Car Park.
Great Missenden and Angling Spring Wood
4 km (2½ miles), allow 1½ hours. Start and finish: Great Missenden railway station.
Goring and the East
5.5 miles with 630ft of ascent. A moderate walk with three climbs.
Goring and Thames Path
6½ km (4 miles), allow 2½ hours. Start and finish: Goring and Streatley railway station.
Felix Gentle Path at Greys Court
Short walk: ¾ mile (1.2km) accessible only when the property is open, easy waymarked path, allow 30 minutes. Start and finish: Greys Court Visitor Reception.
Dancers End Nature Reserve Walk
4.7 miles with 590ft of ascent. A moderate stile-free walk on easy, but sometimes muddy, tracks. One steep climb.
Christmas Common
5 km (3 miles), allow 2 hours. Start and finish: Christmas Common.
Cholesbury Camp Walk
3.9 miles, with 300ft of ascent. An easy walk with two short ascents and one steep descent.
Charlton Walk
6.7 miles with 505ft of ascent A moderate stile-free walk over rolling countryside. Gaining access through some kissing gates along the route will test your ingenuity!
Cassiobury Park
5 miles with 290ft of ascent. A gentle walk with one easy climb. Woodland paths can be muddy at times.
Captain’s Wood Chesham
5.7 miles, with c140m of ascent. An easy walk, with two gentle climbs and one steep descent.
Burnham Beeches Walk
3.5 miles with 210ft of ascent Generally fairly dry paths, tracks and drives. A few moderate hills but no stiles.
Brush Hill Walk
This 3 mile stile free walk takes in two Chiltern Society nature reserves that have some of the finest views in the area. 180m of ascent.
Bourne End and Spade Oak Lake
5 km (3 miles), allow 2 hours. Start and finish: Bourne End railway station.
Bottom Wood Walk
5.2 miles, with c150m of ascent. An undulating walk with three moderate climbs and one steep descent
Barton-le-Clay Walk
6.25 miles, with c185m of ascent . A moderate walk, with one steep descent and ascent .
Ashridge Bluebell Walk
4.6 miles, with 110m of ascent over the length of the walk. An easy walk that can be muddy after rain.
Ashley Green and Hockeridge Wood
6½ km (4 miles), allow 2½ hours. Start and finish: Parking in the village. Golden Eagle pub car park with landlord’s permission.
Amersham to Little Missenden along the Misbourne
4 or 5 km (2½ or 3 miles), allow 1 to 1½ hours. Start and finish: Lay-by next to Shardeloes Manor.
Chiltern Way Northern Link – Clappers to Peters Gn
The Northern Link follows the original, superceded, route of the Chiltern Way. From the beech hangers of Sharpenhoe Clappers, you head to the Galley and Warden Hills, from where you get extensive views over Luton. You then thread your way…
