Experience the rolling hills, peaceful woods, and panoramic viewpoints
of the Chiltern Hills, one of England’s most accessible Areas of
Outstanding Natural Beauty. Historic villages, riverside paths, and
dramatic escarpments create a quintessential English countryside
escape. From Ivinghoe Beacon to Watlington Hill, the Chilterns offer a
tranquil backdrop for walkers seeking scenic and varied landscapes
within easy reach of London. This comprehensive guide presents 35
walks ranging from 6–19km (4–12 miles) and 2–6 hours, suitable
for beginners and more experienced walkers. Routes feature relatively
low-level terrain with occasional steep climbs and descents, and
include practical advice on refreshment stops, public transport,
detours, and points of interest. 35 day walks across the Chiltern
Hills AONB, from short woodland rambles to more challenging high
escarpment walks, covering areas around Amersham, Dunstable,
Henley-on-Thames, High Wycombe, Ivinghoe, Princes Risborough, Tring,
and Whipsnade. Step-by-step route descriptions supported by 1:50,000
OS map extracts reproduced at 1:40,000 for clarity, guiding walkers
along forest tracks, chalk ridges, river valleys, and scenic villages.
GPX files provided for every walk to assist digital navigation and
ensure confident route-finding in all seasons in the Chiltern Hills
AONB. Detailed information on refreshment stops, transport links, and
local points of interest, with detours to historic churches, cosy
pubs, and notable heritage sites. Panoramic viewpoints including
Ivinghoe Beacon, Coombe Hill, Whiteleaf Hill, and Watlington Hill,
offering spectacular vistas across rolling hills, peaceful woods, and
riverside landscapes. Advice on planning walks in the Chilterns
throughout the year, with spring and early summer ideal for
wildflowers, autumn for vibrant foliage, and clear winter days
providing dramatic views. Compact and portable format, sized to fit in
a jacket pocket, perfect for countryside day walks within easy reach
of London and across the Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire,
and Bedfordshire landscapes. Plan your Chilterns walking adventure
with confidence using this guidebook, and explore the rolling hills,
tranquil woods, historic villages, and panoramic viewpoints of one of
England’s most scenic regions on foot.
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35 walks in the Chiltern hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781783626861
Publisert
2019
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Cicerone Press Ltd
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Forfatter