An undulating walk in beautiful Chilterns woodland: Nettlebed, Halfridge Wood, Bix and Highmore

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Overview

An undulating walk in beautiful Chilterns woodland: Nettlebed, Halfridge Wood, Bix and Highmore. Option to reward yourself at the end of the walk with a tasty snack at the Cheese Shed.

Sunday, 31 August 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

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

WALK LEADER: Chris R Phone: 0771 053 4818 STARTING LOCATION Nearest postcode: RG9 5AX Lat/Long: 51.57561,-0.98858 What3words: ///faster.youths.soup

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 70200 86801
Nearest postcode:: RG9 5AX
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Start time:: 10:00 am

The Green at Nettlebed near the bus shelter.

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