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From easy river strolls to challenging hilly hikes, from accessible by tube walks to longer journeys on the train, from tucked-away villages to growing commuters towns; there is a walk for everyone in the Chilterns. With 9 self-guided walks and 8 free GPS maps available to download, discover the best walks in the Chilterns, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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In a hurry? Not a problem. Here is a list of the best walks in the Chilterns sorted by difficulty and distance. I go into more detail about each one of these walks in this post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/th>Distance<\/th>Mont\u00e9e<\/th>Walking time<\/th>Difficult\u00e9<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Bourne End<\/td>7.61 miles (12.24 km)<\/td>445 feet (135 m)<\/td>2’45 hours<\/td>Facile<\/td><\/tr>
Henley<\/td>10.5 miles (17km)<\/td>787 feet (240 m)<\/td>4 heures<\/td>Facile<\/td><\/tr>
Chess Valley<\/td>11.7 miles (18.8 km)<\/td>479 feet (146 m)<\/td>4’10 hours<\/td>Interm\u00e9diaire<\/td><\/tr>
Amersham<\/td>11.5 miles (18.5 km)<\/td>597 feet (182 m)<\/td>4’45 hours<\/td>Interm\u00e9diaire<\/td><\/tr>
Chesham<\/td>14 miles (22.5 km)<\/td> 865 feet (263 m)<\/td>5 heures<\/td>Interm\u00e9diaire<\/td><\/tr>
Goring & Streatley<\/td>12.06 miles (19.40km)<\/td>1476 feet (450 m)<\/td>5’45 hours<\/td>Interm\u00e9diaire<\/td><\/tr>
Marlow<\/td>15.76 miles (25.36km)<\/td>1438 feet (438 m)<\/td>6 heures<\/td>Interm\u00e9diaire<\/td><\/tr>
Wendover<\/td>17 miles (27km)<\/td>1509 feet (460 m)<\/td>7’45 hours<\/td>D\u00e9fi<\/td><\/tr>
Berkhamstead<\/td>23.93 miles (38.5 km)<\/td>2077 feet (633 m)<\/td>9’45 hours<\/td>D\u00e9fi<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What are the Chilterns?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Les Chilterns<\/a> are a chalk escarpment covering 364 square miles (943 square km) across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. It was designated an Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty in 1965, along with 37 other sites in the UK. It is composed of 12 hills, the tallest one being Bald Hill, with its highest point being 257 m above sea level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historically, the Chilterns were settled during the Bronze Age. You can still see heritage and proof of human activity in the area for forts during the Iron Age, Churches from the Middle Ages, sawpits from the eighteenth century and military activity in the twentieth century. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hills are used for farmland, outdoor activities and telecommunication purpose. The National Trust<\/a> has acquired some of the lands with the mission to protect and preserve the sites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Walks in the Chilterns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let’s start our rundown of the best walks in the Chilterns, sorted by difficulty and distance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 – Bourne End Circular via Marlow Walk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Let’s start with an easy loop from and to Bourne End passing by Marlow. With a start walking up a very gentle hill and walking through the forest, you then cross over the River Thames at the Marlow Bridge. You can take your time and roam around Marlow’s town centre or even stop for a meal before heading back to Bourne End following the Thames Path. Between hills, a forest and the river, this walk offers different sceneries for a perfect afternoon walk!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bourne End Circular Map<\/a>T\u00e9l\u00e9charger<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Logistic <\/h4>\n\n\n\n