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Chesham - Walk from Great Hivings to Francis Wood and come back through Captains Wood

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Overview

Walk downhill and then up through Francis Wood.  Cross Chesham Vale and head towards Ramscoat Wood and then come back through Captains Wood.  

Tuesday, 12 December 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.6km / 3.5mi
Ascent:
61m / 200ft
Type:
circular

200 feet of ascent.  Bring walking poles or stick if usually use one.

Features

  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 95639 03435
Nearest postcode:
HP5 2DA
what3words:
sharp.army.hill
Start time:
10:30 am

Street parking and meet at Greenway Shopping Parade, Greenway, Chesham HP5 2DA, (SP956 303). If trouble finding a parking spot try Hivings Park round the corner.

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  • 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
Join now for just £3.42 per month
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