A waymarked long-distance footpath in southern England
OSM map layer · LineString
51.90, -0.47 · rel 23309
51.90, -0.47 · rel 23309
The Chiltern Way
46,9 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Central Bedfordshire · 51.90°N ·
0.47°W
46,9km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
Church or chapel
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 9 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
1× church
4× monument
3× summit
Dunstable Downs Beacon
Attraction ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Tree Cathedral
church ·
39 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Robertson Corner Memorial
monument ·
100 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Dunstable Downs
summit ·
213 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Little Gaddesden War Memorial
monument ·
453 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Lady Marian Alford Memorial
monument ·
468 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Galley Hill
summit ·
on the route
46,9 km
100%
Warden Hill
summit ·
28 m off route
46,9 km
100%
Sharpenhoe Clappers
monument ·
57 m off route
46,9 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
The Chiltern Way is 46.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, The Chiltern Way takes approximately 11h 40min to complete.
No, The Chiltern Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
The Chiltern Way starts near coordinates 51.9234, -0.5044.
The Chiltern Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
The Chiltern Way is maintained and managed by The Chiltern Society.