This 16-mile challenging circular drops down & along the Chilterns Escarpment & climbs back into the hills. Visit pretty hamlets & the Stonor & Wormsley estates. Enjoy much remote, unspoiled countryside &woodland. Steep gradients, several stiles.
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51.62, -0.95 · rel 19457925
51.62, -0.95 · rel 19457925
A long walk in the Chilterns, Central Chilterns
26,3 km from National Trust car park at Watlington Hill;Grid ref: SU709935 to National Trust car park at Watlington Hill;Grid ref: SU709935 .
National Trust car park at Watlington Hill;Grid ref: SU709935
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National Trust car park at Watlington Hill;Grid ref: SU709935
linear
26,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Windmill
Cobstone Mill
Windmill ·
387 m off route
6,8 km
26%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
87 m
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245 m
0 km
13,2 km
26,3 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
238 m elevation
Quarter of the way
188 m elevation
Halfway
99 m elevation
Three quarters
243 m elevation
Finish
229 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
A long walk in the Chilterns, Central Chilterns is 26.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, A long walk in the Chilterns, Central Chilterns takes approximately 6h 33min to complete.
No, A long walk in the Chilterns, Central Chilterns is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from National Trust car park at Watlington Hill;Grid ref: SU709935 to National Trust car park at Watlington Hill;Grid ref: SU709935. Plan ahead for return transport.
A long walk in the Chilterns, Central Chilterns starts at National Trust car park at Watlington Hill;Grid ref: SU709935.
A long walk in the Chilterns, Central Chilterns is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
A long walk in the Chilterns, Central Chilterns is maintained and managed by National Trust.