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East Berkshire Group

We are the East Berkshire Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

Starting off high up in Downley Common, we will walk downhill through the woods to Hughenden Manor and make a short ascent into the courtyard.  From Hughenden  we will head over the hill, through woods, fields and along holloways into West Wycombe.  Another short, steep ascent will bring us to the Dashwood Mausoleum, an unusual monument, commanding fantastic views of the surrounding town and countryside.  We descend from here to cross the valley and make our way up the other side, through the woods towards Bradenham, but turning back towards Downley Common via Naphill Common, continuing through beautiful, shady, woodland pathways.

Wednesday, 24 July 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.7km / 7.3mi
Ascent:
293.2m / 962ft
Type:
circular

This is a hilly walk with two steep ascents and two longer, more gradual inclines.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 84911 95854
Nearest postcode:
HP13 5YQ
what3words:
rust.coast.preoccupied
Start time:
10:00 am

Le De Spencers Arms, Plomer Green Lane, The Common, Downley, High Wycombe, Bucks HP13 5YQ. Please park in the pub car park if you intend to stay for lunch, otherwise in the parking bay opposite. Please observe the 'No Parking' notice for the area beyond the pub.

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