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North London & South Herts Group

NLSH Ramblers is a really friendly group, whose members all share a love of walking and the countryside. You’ll always receive a warm welcome from us, whether you want to walk with us regularly or from time to time.

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
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Overview

A novel twist on my annual Chilterns walk, with an in depth view of HS2 workings in Wendover at the start. We walk via Dunsmore, Chequers and Pulpit Hill to Whiteleaf Hill for a picnic lunch. Brief pub stop at Lower Cadsden.  Back via Chequers Knap and Beacon Hill with a possible tea stop at Ellesborough Church before the climb to Coombe Hill. Includes 550m ascent. 

Bring a picnic. Brief pub stop for a drink. Optional car share from High Barnet: Victor's Way/Moxon St Car Park, EN5 5TR, leaving 9:00 (32 miles).

Sunday, 4 May 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
550m / 1804ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 86849 07751
Nearest postcode:
HP22 6DX
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Start time:
10:00 am

Wendover Library car park, High St. Now charging £1.70 on Sundays.

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