Chilterns Weekend Walkers

Chilterns Weekend Walkers Group

Join our friendly group for great walks and good company.

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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
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Overview

From Bradenham Manor we cross the A4010 up the hill to Nobles Farm and walk through Hearton Wood to St. Laurence's church, the Dashwood Mausoleum and past the Hell Fire Caves where we'll make a toilet stop and anyone wishing to can purchase a very quick coffee and cake if needed. Then Eastwards, under the railway and to Downley Common for lunch where there is ample seating, looking over the sports field. After lunch, airy woodlands through Naphill Common and Bradenham Beeches. Afterwards, as many as would like to are welcome to socialise at the Red Lion Cafe in Bradenham.

Sunday, 8 March 2026
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.4km / 7.1mi
Ascent:
236.2m / 775ft
Type:
circular

Although moderate paced, please note there are some hills on this walk, especially early on.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 82387 96990
Nearest postcode:
HP14 4HA
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Start time:
11:00 am

Starting from outside the Red Lion Cafe which is on the junction of Bradenham Wood Lane and the A4010. You can park in the National Trust parking area by the cricket field accessed from Rectory Lane or on the roadside along Bradenham Wood Lane. We don't want to be filling up the cafe car park.

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