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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51.61, -0.97 · rel 19457925
51.61, -0.97 · rel 19457925
A long walk in the Chilterns, Central Chilterns
17,4 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
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17,4km
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demanding
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01 · Character of the route
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02 · The story
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03 · Landmarks
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04 · Intersecting routes
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05 · From the trail
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07 · Before you go
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A long walk in the Chilterns, Central Chilterns is 17.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, A long walk in the Chilterns, Central Chilterns takes approximately 4h 21min 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 challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
A long walk in the Chilterns, Central Chilterns is maintained and managed by National Trust.