Day Hike: Hell Fire, Mausoleum and a Windmill

HIGHLIGHTS

• Beautiful woodland
• Dashwood Mausoleum
• Hell Fire cave
• Hughenden Manor
• Lacey Green Windmill
• Visit a local pub for a drink before heading home

DESCRIPTION
We commence our hike from Saunderton train station where we quickly ascend into the Chiltern Hills an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB). We traverse through Hearton Wood before reaching the impressive Dashwood Mausoleum built in the 18th century by Sir Francis Dashwood, a member of the notorious Hell Fire Club. Departing the Mausoleum we pass the entrance to the mysterious Hell Fire caves with its flint facade.

We meander through the beautiful countryside to Hughenden Manor, now a National Trust site, but formerly the home of 19th century Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli. Leaving Hughenden we wonder through the Chiltern countryside and pass through the Horse Trust Stables where many working horses and ponies fine retirement and respite.

We continue on into the woods and through further countryside passing Lacey Green Windmill the oldest surviving smock mill in England. From there we continue back to Saunderton, heading to a cosy pub for a drink before heading home.

WHAT TO EXPECT - HIKING INFO
Distance: 24-25km (c.15 miles) circular route
Ascent: c.515 metres
Estimated Duration (approx): 5-6 hours walking
Difficulty: Moderate / Energetic

PROGRAMME
Meetup Point: Saunderton Train Station - outside the front
Meetup Time: 09:55

Recommended train: Open Return from London Marylebone to Saunderton.
Departing at 09:02, arriving at Saunderton 09:51. (Change at High Wycombe). There is a direct train departing at 08:52.

Feel free to use the event chat to arrange group saver tickets.

It is impossible to promise a specified finish train and time, but we aim to be back in London by 19:00

HIKE INCLUDES

• Guided Hike planned and led by experienced AAA leaders, trained Summer Mountain Leader with Wilderness First Aid Training
• PayPal fees

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Travel costs
• Lunch, drinks or any refreshments
• Souvenirs
• Entrance fees to any attractions you wish to visit

RECOMMENDED KIT LIST (full list)

• Suitable hiking shoes or boots
• Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!)
• Water [2L recommended]
• Warm/Windproof layer e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece
• Wicking base layer e.g. Polyester/Tencil/Merino
• Camera & Phone
• Picnic lunch and snacks

CANCELLING
If your plans change please update your RSVP ‘No’. Others can then take advantage of the newly available place.

If the hike is full please email info@aaalondongroup.com after the event and request a refund, less the PayPal fees. You must provide your email for the PayPal account and transaction reference.

If you have any other questions, please check out our FAQ page, if you are still unsure contact the event organiser.

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