A long, challenging walk around Watlington Hill, Pyrton Hill, Cowleaze Wood & the Wormsley Estate, with rare chalk grassland & woodland habitats, views & the grounds of philanthropist Sir Paul Getty's former home. Some steep gradients, stiles & gates.
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51.64, -0.96 · rel 19405441
51.64, -0.96 · rel 19405441
Watlington Hill and the Wormsley Estate walk, Watlington Hill
13,8 km from National Trust car park at Watlington Hill;Grid ref: SU709935 to National Trust car park at Watlington Hill;Grid ref: SU709935 through alpine terrain and mountains.
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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13,8km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
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linear
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
1× summit
LW579 51 Squadron memorial
monument ·
42 m off route
3,6 km
26%
Bald Hill
summit ·
163 m off route
3,6 km
26%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
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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
Watlington Hill and the Wormsley Estate walk, Watlington Hill is 13.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Watlington Hill and the Wormsley Estate walk, Watlington Hill takes approximately 3h 27min to complete.
No, Watlington Hill and the Wormsley Estate walk, Watlington Hill 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.
Watlington Hill and the Wormsley Estate walk, Watlington Hill starts at National Trust car park at Watlington Hill;Grid ref: SU709935.
Watlington Hill and the Wormsley Estate walk, Watlington Hill is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Watlington Hill and the Wormsley Estate walk, Watlington Hill is maintained and managed by National Trust.