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We are the West London Ramblers, mainly covering Ealing and Hounslow, but open to all. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Great Missenden Circular via Prestwood, Hampden Common to Great Hampden for picnic lunch on the common, with time for drinks and use of toilets at 'The Hampden Arms' Pub. Return via Hampden House and Church, Little Hampden and along 'South Bucks Way'. Some ups and downs across a variety of fields and woodlands showing autumn colours. Lovely chiltern views.

Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Start time:
10:45 am
Estimated finish time:
4:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

A few steady ascents and descents, so walking poles may be helpful if you use them.

Could be muddy in places after wet conditions.

Toilets at Great Missenden Station, Pub and next to Link Rd Carpark for end of walk.

Bring picnic lunch as pub can be busy.

Carparking available in Link Rd (pay and display) and at station.

Travel:- Chiltern Trains Depart Marylebone 9.56, Harrow on the Hill 10.09, Arrive Great Missenden 10.40. If travelling on  slower Metropolitan part way, allow extra time and best to transfer to Chiltern trains at Harrow on the Hill.

Meet outside Great Missenden station main entrance for a 10.45 start.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 89289 01305
Nearest postcode:
HP16 9AY
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Start time:
10:45 am

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