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Beacon Hill, Buckinghamshire - Chalk and Leas

Summary

This is a circular walk from Little Kimble, 4km northeast of Princes Risborough, 5km west of Wendover, in the Chiltern Hills, featuring dense woodland and gentle hills. The route is mostly on clear paths; there is one short, but steep climb.
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.7 miles (7.5 km)
Walking time:
02h 30m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Little Kimble train station

lat: 51.7523023

lon: -0.8084214

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