Quainton- Alphabet walk Q - 6 miles moderate

There is much to enjoy in this quaint village and well worth the trip out to reach it. The picturesque thatched cottages, almshouses and windmill and the views from the top of the hills are truly amazing and are 360o. The downside is that there are quite a lot of cows around the area, and although many fields did not contain cows, there were signs they had been there. We may need to re-route if we feel the need to. The route is also exposed with few wooded areas. It may be muddy and slippery underfoot after rain and poles may be useful. There are several rather rickety stiles.

We walk up a cobbled path onto Simba Hill, where a beacon is placed. The windmill is clearly visible as well. We continue steadily up to Quainton Hill and the vistas open up all around. At the top of the hill we continue forward across open fields to cross the lane and then continue through scrubby paths poorly marked. We cross a rickety footbridge and follow field edges to enter one of the few strips of woodland where we will stop for lunch. We then start uphill on a tarmac path before veering off to the side of the remains of a medieval village. There is little to see apart from tumuli and mounds. We then cross our original route but pass the trig point and the radio mast to come back downhill to the West of the village where we pass St Mary’s church and the Denham cottages and almshouses. Back at the Green the George tea rooms should be open where we may have tea and cakes. There is also an adjacent pub which may also be an option.

Bring a packed lunch

Well behaved dogs are allowed. On a lead if cows/sheep about.

Walk Leader: Anne K

Walk leader: Anne Kimber 07779 540271 annekimber@talktalk.net