A waymarked long-distance footpath in southern England
OSM map layer · LineString
51.79, -0.47 · rel 23309
51.79, -0.47 · rel 23309
The Chiltern Way
72,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Hertfordshire · 51.79°N ·
0.47°W
72,5km
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
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
5× monument
1× ruins
Pavis Wood
summit ·
490 m off route
35,5 km
49%
Lady Marian Alford Memorial
monument ·
235 m off route
54,4 km
75%
Little Gaddesden War Memorial
monument ·
248 m off route
54,4 km
75%
3rd Air Division, US Air Force
monument ·
418 m off route
54,4 km
75%
Redbourn War Memorial
monument ·
111 m off route
72,5 km
100%
Roman Villa (site of)
ruins ·
127 m off route
72,5 km
100%
Old Baptist Church
monument ·
268 m off route
72,5 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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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
The Chiltern Way is 72.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, The Chiltern Way takes approximately 18h 2min to complete.
No, The Chiltern Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
The Chiltern Way starts near coordinates 51.6324, -0.5462.
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.