Area: Buckinghamshire

Member of the Ramblers - Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and West Middlesex Area Grouping

Member of the Ramblers - Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and West Middlesex Area Grouping

'Circular route around the county town of Aylesbury, never very far from the town but mostly in quiet and peaceful rural countryside.'

Aylesbury and District Ramblers

'Trail cutting across 27 parishes and provides one of the most ambitious projects in Aylesbury Vale to promote outdoor activity. The path links together sections of the rights of way network to give access to this forgotten forest.'

Buckinghamshire County Council

'Buckingham Railway Walk is a section of disused trackbed that has had the station and track removed, with a path laid down its length. The walk is between the A421 southern bypass and the Tingewick road in Buckingham, covering a distance of 1.36km. It can be joined from either of these roads, or from Chandros road. Grid reference SP693334. The walk forms part of the Buckingham Circular Walk covering a distance of around 4km.'

Buckingham Railway Walk Conservation Group

Buckingham Town Council is the local Council for the town of Buckingham in the County of Buckinghamshire. The Town Council provides a wide range of services and facilities including the cemetery, parks and green spaces, allotments and many others.

'There are over 2,500 miles of public rights of way, including footpaths, bridleways and National Trails in Buckinghamshire. We have 35 promoted routes covering the whole of Buckinghamshire including 3 short and 2 long routes for cyclists and horse riders.'

'To better understand the evolution of our towns and contribute towards their future management, Buckinghamshire County Council has completed a project surveying 30 historic settlements in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. These range from the larger towns of Amersham, Aylesbury, High Wycombe and Newport Pagnell to villages that once aspired to urban status such as Long Crendon, Denham and Hanslope. The project, funded by English Heritage, has produced illustrated reports for each town together with a popular publication summarising the key findings of the project.'

Buckinghamshire County Council

'An independent advisory body of 14 volunteers, giving informed strategic advice to the Rights of Way and Access Group.'

Buckinghamshire County Council

'Public rights of way information for Buckinghamshire is now available online. Please note that this is not the Definitive Map. The information displayed on the digital working copy will be updated regularly however if accurate information is required, we advise you to view the Definitive Map or request formal search.'

Buckinghamshire County Council

PDFs of 'a number of Geological walks and guides which are available to download'.

Bucks Geology Group

'There are three self-guided trails for visitors to explore in the Beeches: The Sensory Trail (1 mile); The Geology Trail (2 miles); The Historical Trail (5 miles).'

City of London Corporation

'To the west of Chesham are a number of parallel valleys which offer delightful views of the rolling Chiltern countryside. Along the valleys run tracks with curious names such as Herbert’s Hole and Blind Lane and roads that on some days are almost devoid of traffic ...'

Chiltern Society

'A thriving market town that we hope you will visit as part of your exploration of the area - which has many beautiful and varied walks, and all at the end of the Metropolitan line!'

'Specially created walks around Chesham have been created with an accompanying set of well-designed and attractive leaflets to guide you on your way.'

Chesham Town Council

'The Chiltern Heritage Trail Millennium Walking Route, to give it its full title, is a 52-mile circular walk through a section of the Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire. It was created by Chiltern District Council in 2000, as part of their Millennium celebrations ... Sadly, the Guide Book no longer seems to be available.' Also, it seems now that the Council no longer has any direct involvement with this Trail: I could not locate any description of the Trail on their Website at the time of Review. (For a time its name was promoted as a Cycle Route.)

Pete's Walks

Chiltern Heritage Trail [GPS Cycle & Walking Routes]

Member of the Ramblers - Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and West Middlesex Area Grouping

'A number of countryside sites in the Chilterns are accessible to people with limited mobility. Eleven sites are featured in a "Countryside Walks for All" pack comprising walks likely to be suitable for people with impaired mobility and users of wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs. There is information on path surfaces, slope gradients, disabled parking and accessible toilets where available. You can see these walks on the interactive map, or we can send you a free pack ...'

Chilterns AONB

'There are plenty of opportunities for some fresh air and exercise following one of our downloadable walks in the Chilterns Countryside. Admire the views at Coombe Hill, Pulpit Hill or Watlington Hill, or explore one of our longer walks. Alternatively, discover the Bradenham Estate or the woodland at Low Scrubs. If you would like to explore less well-known parts of the Chilterns, try one of our walks off the beaten track.'

National Trust

'The Chilterns AONB is blessed with a wealth of walking and cycling routes, which use the extensive network of footpaths, bridleways and quiet lanes that cross Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.'

'Whether walking, running or sitting, you can enjoy all areas of the Chilterns with these FREE guides ... All routes are circular unless stated otherwise and you will need PDF-viewing software in order to be able to view and print the leaflets.'

Chiltern Society

Member of the Ramblers - Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and West Middlesex Area Grouping

'Walk linking the Oxfordshire Way with the North Bucks Way, Swan’s Way and the Greensand Ridge Walk in Bedfordshire'

Pete's Walks

'Close to the village of Emberton and the market town of Olney, the Park is ideally located between the counties of Bucks, Northants and Beds. There is easy access from J14 of the M1 and close by is the new city of Milton Keynes. The park opened in 1965.'

'This is an unforgettable walk through hilly beechwoods and villages of Buckinghamshire and South Oxfordshire, easily accessible from London. It is perfect at any time because the beech trees change at every season sometimes with spectacular colours. The walk is easy to follow thanks to the white arrows painted on the trees. There are five good pubs en route ... '

Fancy Free Walks

'Follows the Grand Union Canal towpath and then takes to undulating farmland and villages. It is named after the Dukes of Grafton who were large land-owners in the southern part of the county throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.'

South Northamptonshire Council

Grafton Way [GPS Cycle & Walking Routes]

'Circular ride through open countryside in north Buckinghamshire ... The open countryside of the Ouse and Tove Valleys gives extensive views across North Buckinghamshire and into Northants, with the distinctive spire of Hanslope Church the central feature. The route is open to horseriders, pedal cyclists and walkers and uses a combination of metalled and unmetalled roads and tracks, and headland and crossfield bridleways.'

GPS Cycle and Walking Routes

Member of the U3A - Buckinghamshire Grouping

Member of the Ramblers - Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and West Middlesex Area Grouping

'Unique among long distance tracks because it can claim to be "the oldest road in Britain". Extending from Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire to Knettishall Heath in Norfolk, it consists of prehistoric pathways, ancient when the Romans came. Dotted with archaeological remains, it survives as splendid tracks and green lanes along the chalk "spine" of England.'

Icknield Way Association

'Crossing six counties, the Icknield Way Trail is a 170 mile (274 km) route linking the Peddars Way National Trail in Suffolk with the Ridgeway National Trail in Buckinghamshire, which in turn links with the Wessex Ridgeway.'

Tom Chevalier

'Circular walks of 5 or 2.5 miles from Cholesbury near Wendover past an Iron Age hillfort and through woodland and farmland.'

Chilterns AONB

'A walk of contrasts, starting with a gentle stroll along the often idyllic Grand Union Canal, before ascending to the dramatic grassy heights of Ivinghoe Beacon, at the end of the Ridgeway. There then follows a woodland walk through Ashridge Park to the artificial viewpoint of the Bridgewater Monument.'

Out of the LOOP

'The Village of Lacey Green lies along the top of a ridge in the Chiltern Hills, about forty miles north-west of London, above the main Princes Risborough to High Wycombe road. Possibly best known for its windmill, however the many miles of public footpaths and bridleways through the surrounding hills, valleys and woods are also worthy of exploration.'

Peter Goodearl

'This walk takes about an hour and a half and requires no special footwear. It roughly follows the boundary of the Orchehill Estate, on which much of modern Gerrards Cross was built in the period 1906-1914.'

Julian Hunt

'Langley Park is a beautiful place to "escape from it all", take the dog for a walk, go horse riding, cycling or just walking. Or relax with a picnic by the lake or under the beautiful trees and simply watch the world go by.  With patience you may even be lucky enough to see some of the wide variety of wildlife in the park such as deer and foxes, and if you listen carefully you can hear the Great Spotted Woodpeckers tat tatting on many of the veteran trees. We also have two orienteering trails, monthly volunteer conservation days, walks and talks, monthly social for members on the first Tuesday of each month, weekly Monday Simply Walk for health together with a monthly Sunday one too.'

Friends of Langley Park

'We have a fine selection of social walks throughout the year. Most are in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, or Berkshire, though we occasionally stray further afield. Naturally, the River Thames and the Chiltern Hills feature in many of our walks, which we aim to make friendly and enjoyable outings with a leader to guide us through the day. On most of our walks, unless it says otherwise in the programme, you should bring food and drink for lunch and snacks. If the leader has planned for the group to eat lunch in a pub this will be clearly stated in the programme.'

'A level walk on good paths apart from steep steps to bridge across the A404. There are three pubs en route. A wide variety of waterfowl may be seen in the Spade Oak Nature Reserve and on the River Thames.'

Round Reading Walks

Marlow Circular [Saturday Walkers Club]

Member of the Ramblers - Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and West Middlesex Area Grouping

'Uses existing footpaths.  A new Waymarker has been placed along the route. When you see the Oakleaf symbol just follow the direction of the arrow on the host waymarker.'

Ian Andrews Milton Keynes & District Ramblers

Milton Keynes Boundary Walk [Pete's Walks]

Trails, Guides, Walks & Maps within the Borough of Milton Keynes.

'Download or print one of our self-guided walks and explore new areas of Milton Keynes and its environs.'

The Parks Trust Milton Keynes

'For over 1,000 years Newport Pagnell, with its major roads and two rivers, has played an important part in the life of North Bucks. We hope to show you some of the attractions and the heritage of this historic market town.' Four Heritage Trail Walks to download.

'Starting at the Ridgeway near Wendover and finsihing at the county boundary with Northamptonshire.'

Access to details of a score of walks and walk locations around and about Olney.

Visit Olney

'Follows the River Great Ouse between Buckingham and Milton Keynes.'

British Walks

'Walking route along the higher ground around the outside of the original Aylesbury Ring to produce a walk with goods views through pleasant countryside and passing through many of our delightful villages and towns.'

Aylesbury & District Ramblers

'Architectural walk through Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and my home county, Gloucestershire.'

Guy Vowles

'My hobby is walking and most weekends I go for a 12-15 mile walk, usually in the Chiltern Hills where I live. I then add a description of the walk to the latest walks page of this web site, complete with photographs and a map of the route (courtesy of Google Maps). I have also walked a number of long-distance paths ...'

Pete Collins

'The Area supports the activities of ten Groups ... operating in Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and the London Boroughs of Hillingdon, Harrow, Brent, Ealing and Hounslow. Each group offers a full programme of walks and other activities.'

'One of three walks that circumnavigate Aylesbury. It is the shortest of the three being just 12 miles long and can easily be done in 2-3 mile stretches using public transport. It was opened in 2000 and follows the edge of Aylesbury Town Parish. The route is waymarked and easy to follow.'

'Walk from Coombe Hill near Wendover to the Grand Union Canal at Denham.'

Chilterns AONB

'The Heritage Walk is a beautiful walk any time of year which runs from the start of Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens, runs alongside Stoke Poges Golf Club lakes, across the road between the two lakes (not over the Repton Bridge) and down the western shore of the lower lake in Stoke Park, terminating at the bench in front of the Stoke Park mansion.'

'From Aylesbury to Albury linking the North Bucks Way with the Oxfordshire Way.'

LDWA

'The route traces the outlines of ancient trackways and passes through a beautiful rural landscape. Along the way it skirts several small, historic villages, meanders through remnants of ancient woodland, and has many spectacular views. In Buckinghamshire the ride links up with Swan's Way, which is 65 miles long and also a long distance bridleway.'

Wikishire

The Three Shires Way [GPS Cycling & Walking Routes] | Three Shires Way [LDWA]

'Connecting The Ridgeway at Ivinghoe Beacon and the Greensand Ridge Walk at Leighton Buzzard.'

AllTrails

Details of two 'town' and two 'country' walks around and about Marlow, plus links to other walks.

Marlow Town Centre Guide

'A series of five leaflets describing walks around the four villages of the parish have been produced to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee and the 40th Anniversary of the Local History Group in 2002. Each one contains information about the local history, wildlife and landscape that you might encounter on the walk which is characteristic to this part of the Chilterns ...'

Cholesbury cum St Leonards Local History Group

'A 6 mile canalside walk with facilities for wheelchair users and pushchairs and a series of circular walks based on the Wendover Arm

Wendover Canal Trust

The Wendover Canal Arm in England [The Grand Union Canal in England]

'Walk starting at Prestwood and visiting Little Hampton, Hampdenleaf Wood, Dunsmore, High Scrubbs, Coombe Hill, Bacombe Hill, Wendover, part of the Grand Union Canal, Wendover Woods and Lee Common all in the attractive area of the Chiltern Hills ... On completion, if your answers to questions in it are verified as correct, you will be sent, free of charge, a certificate and a badge (while stocks last).' (Note also the 15 mile version.)

Beds, Bucks and Northants LDWA

'Open access woodland site managed by the Forestry Commission. It is situated on the edge of the Chilterns escarpment and is a great place to take the family, with lots of trails, a cafe, children's adventure playground, a fitness trail.'

Chilterns AONB

'Walks are located north of High Wycombe ... Walks can be started from West Wycombe, Saunderton, Bradenham and Hughenden, all of which have good public transport access.'

Chiltern Society

Member of the Ramblers - Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and West Middlesex Area Grouping