The Chilterns Year Round Walks: 20 Circular Walking Routes for Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter - Softcover
Synopsis
This guide contains 20 of the best Chilterns walks, spanning the rolling green hills, chocolate-box villages and serene country paths that make this such a great place to explore on foot. All of these walking routes are circular, ranging from 3 to 9 miles, with specific recommendations for spring, summer, autumn and winter. For example - where to see bluebells in spring, or the best place for a bracing winter walk. Whatever the time of year, you'll find a suitable walk here.
HIGHLIGHTS:
SPRING
- Cowleaze Wood & Aston Rowant Nature Reserve - a must-do for bluebells in spring & panoramic views
- Wendover Canal & Woods: peaceful stretch by the Grand Union Canal, followed by a walk through Wendover Woods, the highest point in the Chilterns
- Bluebells galore in the beech woodland & rolling valleys of the Bradenham Estate
SUMMER
- Princes Risborough & Whiteleaf Cross: across the heart of the Chiltern landscape for sweeping views & the famous chalk hill figure
- Coombe Hill & Beacon Hill: if you only do one walk in the Chilterns, make it this one
- The Hambleden Valley: a stroll through Thameside watermeadows in one of the most beautiful spots in the Chilterns
AUTUMN
- A stunning walk following the edge of the Ashridge Estate's beechwoods, with far-reaching views across the Chiltern landscape
- Nettlebed: a stunning autumn walk, filled with classic Chiltern beechwoods & magnificent tree tunnel paths
- Burnham Beeches: an Iron Age hillfort, medieval moated farmstead & blazing colours all feature on this perfect autumnal stroll
WINTER
- Goring & the Thames Path: including knockout views of the river from the top of Hartslock Nature Reserve
- An easy stroll along lanes & fields between the idyllic Chiltern villages of The Lee, Lee Clump & Lee Common
- Christmas Common: the perfect name for the perfect winter walk along ancient paths, ending at one of the Chilterns' very best pubs
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT:
- SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE - 20 circular Chilterns walking routes varying in length & difficulty, covering the hidden gems, must-see landmarks & noted beauty spots that make this such a special region
- A WALK FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR - Walks chosen specifically for each season, with specific places that shine at certain times in the calendar
- ALL THE INFO YOU'LL NEED - All of these Chilterns walks include parking info & how to get there, recommended local pubs & cafés, points of interest along the way & other places to visit nearby
- EASY TO FOLLOW - Full colour maps & pictures throughout, with clear written instructions making it easy to find your way
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About the Author
Ruth Paley lives in Berkshire, she is a keen walker and local history and wildlife enthusiast. She is the author of a number of popular walking books including The Chilterns - A Dog Walker's Guide, Berkshire - A Dog Walker's Guide and Kiddiwalks in Oxfordshire.
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