Two alternative routes to divert Chiltern Heritage Trail around HS2 works north of Great Missenden. The "northern" route is signed and more off road, but misses out more of the original trail.
OSM map layer · LineString
51.71, -0.70 · rel 15001324
51.71, -0.70 · rel 15001324
Chiltern Heritage Trail Temporary Diversion
5,7 km from start to finish through urban area.
Buckinghamshire · 51.71°N ·
0.70°W
5,7km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
Captain Backhouse Tomb
monument ·
263 m off route
5,7 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Chiltern Heritage Trail Temporary Diversion is 5.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Chiltern Heritage Trail Temporary Diversion takes approximately 1h 26min to complete.
No, Chiltern Heritage Trail Temporary Diversion is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Chiltern Heritage Trail Temporary Diversion starts near coordinates 51.7103, -0.6881.
Chiltern Heritage Trail Temporary Diversion is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.