A hike through the charming Chilterns: windmills, horses & amazing views

A hike through the charming Chilterns: Windmills, Horses & amazing views

Princes Risborough Station

Saturday May 16th

Meet at: 11.00 am

Leave at: 11.10 am

Finish: Approx 2.45 pm

HIGHLIGHTS

View the amazing bright yellow rapeseed fields (April/May only)

Pass by England’s oldest smock windmill at Lacey Green

Walk through picturesque countryside paddocks

Enjoy an amazing stretch of picturesque forest scenery at Hillock Woods, amongst the finest in the Chilterns

The intriguing WW1 trenches between Whiteleaf Hill and Brush Hill

Breathtaking panoramic views of Princess Risborough, patchwork fields of Buckinghamshire from what is the stunning nature reserve of Brush Hill
Iconic views of Whiteleaf Hill

STATS

7 miles (11 km)

Terrain: Mostly flat, with one ascent up to Lacey Green (steep in short bursts) and descent down to Princes Risborough at end of hike.

Pace: Brisk (But not a fast paced walk)

Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours including stops

Pace: Medium

DESCRIPTION

Follow ancient tracks along the Ridgeway National Trail, Britain’s oldest road and along the Chiltern Way, explore rolling hills, woodland paths, and breath taking countryside views. Pass England’s oldest smock windmill, tranquil nature reserves, navigate through paddocks and even pass some WW1 trenches as well as stunning yellow fields of rapeseed.
Amazing views from Brush Hill towards the end of the walk just before descending back into Princes Risborough for a well earned stop at the charming Bird in Hand pub, where the walk officially ends, conveniently a 6 minute walk from Princes Risborough station and car park.

This moderate walk offers a perfect mix of gentle challenge and rewarding scenery, with just one easy climb before lunch and plenty of opportunities to pause and take it all in. Something special about this walk is that although there is a short ascent up to Lacey Green Windmill, there are relatively few steep climbs considering the panoramic views towards the end of the hike at Brush Hill.

Start from : Princes Risborough Station – meet on Station Approach Station Approach - Google Maps between car park and entrance to London bound platform. Please note, if you are coming by train from London or High Wycombe, you will need to cross the bridge to the opposite platform to exit.

End: Bird in Hand Pub, a 6 minute walk from Princes Risborough Station and Car Park. We will walk past this pub at the start so you’ll know where it is
Bring a packed lunch and water (Lunch around 1.5 hours into the hike) If you forget to bring lunch/water or didn’t have time to prepare or buy, you can quickly buy something from The Flying Bean Café on the London bound platform at Princes Risborough

TRAIN

Train direct from London Marylebone. Check using www.trainline.com or chilternrailways.co.uk

PARKING

If you come by car, please park at Princes Risborough station, adjacent to the meeting point.

TOILETS

There are toilets on the London bound platform at Princes Risborough Station though you are advised to go on the train or at Beaconsfield Services on M40 if driving just in case these toilets are out of use. Please note that away from Princes Risborough, there are no toilets or shops throughout the hike.

Walk fee: £8

Payable to:

Kats Adventures Limited
40 09 25
41764527
ref: Name / Princes
Walk leader: Dan (07742 640677)