Whiteleaf Cross to Coombe Hill 11 miles strenuous brisk

A fairly challenging, off-road walk with some steep ascents and descents, some stiles, fabulous views, woodland and grassland, including a Nature Reserve. There will be three stops, for the farm shop, lunch and pub. We will also pause at times to admire the views.

We walk up to Whiteleaf Cross and across the golf course. We’ll stop for late Elevensies at Buckmoorend Farm Shop where locally produced refreshments are available for purchase and use of a portaloo. We head for Coombe Hill, Bacombe Hill and Ellesborough Parish Church. Around or over Beacon Hill, through the ancient box woodland of Great Kimble,and the BBOWT Grangelands and Rifle Range Nature Reserve. We will stop for a well earned drink at The Plough at Cadsden before returning up to Whiteleaf Cross and the carpark. Please wear appropriate footwear, especially if it has been wet previously. If you wish to miss the pub stop and return to the carpark earlier you are free to do so.

Well behaved dogs welcome.

Walk leader: Alan Cooper. 07550002345