A Shady Walk

Loddon Valley Group

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Overview

A Shady Walk. Walk mainly through shady beech woods around Medmenham, Hambleden and Skirmett with a number of climbs and good views. May be muddy at this time of year. 1800ft of ascent.

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 24.1km / 15.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.lvra.org.uk/Webpages/walks.html

WALK LEADER: Duncan M Phone: 0788 426 6309 (0118 901 7668) STARTING LOCATION Nearest postcode: START: SL7 2DS Lat/Long: 51.56825,-0.81337 What3words: ///central.invent.unafraid

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 82300 86101
Nearest postcode:: SL7 2FY
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Start time:: 9:30 am

Pullingshill Wood, Marlow Common (take narrow lane signposted Marlow Common from the A4155 Henley to Marlow road, just before you enter Marlow. Park in the small c.p round the triangle. Bring packed lunch.

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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

Join now for just £3.75 per month