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Amersham & District Group

We are the Amersham & District Ramblers. We have walks most days in the lovely countryside of the Chiltern Hills. NO NEED TO PRE-BOOK WALKS, JUST TURN UP. FULL INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE www.amershamramblers.org.uk

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A mix of local footpaths and roaming on the heath through woodland and open countryside.

 

Meeting in the ticket hall at the station at 10:30

Wednesday, 5 July 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9km / 5.6mi
Ascent:
195.7m / 642ft
Type:
circular

This walk begins and ends at Finchley Road underground station. It is a mixture of street footpath walking with a climb up to Hampstead Heath, Kenwood House and across to Parliament Hill Fields with a descent back to the station. No stiles but a few roads to cross.

It is a hilly walk and should the forecast be for 25 degrees or more, then it may be postponed for another date.

Water and a hat are advisable along with walking shoes, walking boots should not be necessary.

No dogs or children thank you.

Toilets are available near the station in the small shopping centre, at Kenwood House and close by the Men's pond on the Heath.

No pub booked for lunch but some coffee shops/eateries are available in the Finchley Road/Swiss Cottage area.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 26266 84678
Nearest postcode:
NW3 6LN
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Start time:
10:30 am

Ticket Hall in the Station.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking