We are the Berkshire Weekend Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Our walk from Handy Cross back to Hambledon takes us over farmland, and through woods, on footpaths and lanes, and possibly through some mud. We'll pass close to Wycombe Air Park, Blueys Farm and Marlow Common, with hopefully good views, particularly as we descend towards Bovingdon Green.
Please be aware, we may hear clay pigeon / pheasant shooting nearby on one section in the morning. The walk has 1383 ft of ascent, with most of the hills in the afternoon, and we plan to stop for hot drinks and cake at the Village Shop in Hambledon towards the end of the walk.
Please bring a picnic lunch, snacks and something to drink. The walk is graded 'strenuous' as there are more steep hills than usual. We recommend wearing walking boots, and bringing trekking poles along if you normally use them. No dogs on this walk please.
This is a 11.5 mile linear walk, starting at 10:16 from the Blacksmiths Arms Harvester Inn at Handy Cross, Marlow Bottom, HP10 9QD. The walk ends at Mill End car park, Hambledon. Please note: the route involves a bus ride to get to the start point.
By Car We suggest parking at Mill End in Hambledon and taking the no 850 bus at 09:48 am to the start point at Handy Cross, near High Wycombe. Parking at Mill End costs £5 for 24 hours. Pay at machine or using Just Park app, location ID 1047. Mill End car park has toilet facilities. The Hambledon bus stop is an 8 minute walk from the Mill End car park at the junction with the Marlow-Henley Road (A4155).
Please arrive at the car park with enough time to change into your boots and to walk down to the bus stop in time for the 09:48 bus. (The bus won't wait for latecomers!)
Alternatively, there is a free car park at the Blacksmith's Arms at Handy Cross. The Inn also serves breakfast from 09:00 am. You will need to take the bus back from Hambledon to your car at the end of the walk if you park here. The 850 buses run every 30 mins and cost £3 per journey
Public Transport The 850 bus leaves Reading Friar St at 08:50, passing through Twyford (Waitrose) at 09:16 on the way to Handy Cross, via Hambledon. 850 - High Wycombe to Central Reading - Carousel Buses
Start from outside the Blacksmiths Arms Harvester Inn at Handy Cross, Marlow Bottom
Mill End car park, Hambledon
