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Overview

There is a limit of 20 people for this walk and booking is essential.  Please book after 21 May, using the email contact link.

Catch the 09.37 train from Marylebone, arriving 10.22 at Princes Risborough.  Buy a return ticket to Aylesbyury and ensure that it covers travel via Princes Risborough.

A scenic walk, mostly along the route of the ancient Icknield Way, with climbs morning and afternoon.  Steps take us up the steepest part of the climb, then we follow paths through some local nature reserves.  Lunch is after 4½ miles, at The Swan in Great Kimble, and there is nearby seating for those with picnics.  Please email Annette by close on Tuesday 17 June if you want a pub lunch.  There are two more climbs in the afternoon and great views make them worthwhile.  The final descent to Wendover has steps at the steepest section.  There is a possibility of refreshments in Wendover before catching the train back to Marylebone (at 57 minutes past the hour).

Saturday, 21 June 2025
Start time:
10:22 am
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.8km / 9.8mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

It is possible to drop out shortly after lunch.  Little Kimble Station is close to our route and there are trains to Marylebone at 42 minutes past the hour.  We also pass a bus stop opposite All Saints Church, Little Kimble, for the 300 bus to Princes Risborough (Poppy Road stop).  There are usually three buses an hour.

We cross busy roads and a railway line, and some sections are along lanes without pavements.  There are a couple of steeper descents, so walking boots are essential and poles would be helpful.  Toilets at both stations are usually open.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 79955 02773
Nearest postcode:
HP27 9DD
what3words:
glad.villa.thinnest
Start time:
10:22 am

Meet outside Princes Risborough Station at 10.22.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SP 86541 07738
Nearest postcode:
HP22 6BT
what3words:
apron.supple.newlyweds
Estimated finish time:
5:30 pm

Wendover Railway Station

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