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Hampstead Group

Our group offers walks which are accessible by public transport and take place throughout the South East of England plus a summer holiday and a New Year break

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A linear walk to Great Missenden Station led by Thomas G (Mobile No: 07775 676092 - day of walk only). Some autumn colours… Sloping fields, beech woods and hamlets, upmarket farms and upgraded cottages. Two short, steep hills (with fine views). Loosley Row, Chiltern Way to Lily Bank Farm, along Monkton Wood and College Plantation to Speen, via Denner Farm to Bryant's Bottom (lunch stop at ‘The Gate Inn’ or bring picnic - after 5.8 miles), New House Farm, Peterley Wood Farm, Atkins Wood, Angling Spring Wood, Gt Missenden High Street. Tea (while waiting for the train): plenty of cafés and pubs in Great Missenden. Net walking time 4½ hours. Joint walk with Kensington Chelsea & Westminster Group. Map: E172/181, L165.

Wednesday, 1 November 2023
Start time:
10:51 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.8km / 9.8mi
Ascent:
300m / 984ft
Type:
linear

Check trains the day before. Buy a day return to Aylesbury valid for Any Route Permitted.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 79955 02773
Nearest postcode:
HP27 9DD
what3words:
glad.villa.thinnest
Start time:
10:51 am

Princes Risborough Station (train from Marylebone at 10:06 (Oxford service))

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SP 89289 01305
Nearest postcode:
HP16 9AY
what3words:
mass.remarried.personal
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

Great Missenden Station (return trains depart 16:30 or 16:58 (most likely), then 17:24, 18:00…)

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