Chilterns Weekend Walkers

Chilterns Weekend Walkers Group

Join our friendly group for great walks and good company.

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Overview

This walk will have some great views from Coombe Hill, Whiteleaf Hill, Beacon Hill and Chequers Knapp but some very steep inclines and declines focused on Coombe Hill, Pulpit Hill and Beacon Hill. This is a challenge walk and demanding so is only suitable for walkers with above average fitness and a good sense of balance. It could be a useful training walk if you are preparing yourself for some strenuous walking and moderate scrambling, depending on the effectiveness of your traction on steep ground which can be weather dependent. Strong walking boots with good grip are essential.

Third in a series of 3 strenuous walks, each of which will increase in length.

We will stop for refreshment quite early on in the walk for a hot or cold drink and the opportunity of a hot breakfast bap etc. at Buckmoorend Farm Shop and also stop for a packed lunch later on. We may call in for a drink at the Russell Arms in Butlers Cross after the walk.

Well behaved dogs are allowed.

Walk leader: Alan C

Saturday, 1 March 2025
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
600m / 1968ft
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 85161 06220
Nearest postcode:
HP17 0UR
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Start time:
9:45 am

Coombe Hill National Trust Carpark. Free parking Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/HcRJTgJRZYgUbnDR9 What3words: ///club.staring.broadens grid ref: SP851062

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