Chesham Vale - The Greenway Shopping Parade, Great Hivings, Chesham

Amersham & District Group

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Overview

From the shops we make our way downhill to Francis Wood and then cross The Vale to make our way up Ramscote Lane to the nature reserve and then at Bellingdon we go into ancient Captains Wood. Great views. Some of the walk is on the Chiltern Heritage Trail.

Thursday, 5 February 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:45 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 6km / 3.7mi
Ascent:: 121.9m / 400ft
Type:: circular

Features

Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SP 95639 03435
Nearest postcode:: HP5 2DA
what3words:: sharp.army.hill

Start time:: 10:30 am

Street Parking. Meet outside the Post Office (Londis) The Greenway Shopping Parade, Greenway, Chesham HP5 2DA. If no parking immediately available try Hivings Park - see map

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