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Hampstead Group

Our group offers walks which are accessible by public transport and take place throughout the South East of England plus a summer holiday and a New Year break

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Overview

A moderate- to brisk-paced walk led by Leah C (Mobile No: 07810 400927) over undulating terrain through the Chilterns with some excellent views, and with one uphill to Amersham Station at the end of walk.

The first of the five villages is Coleshill, the second is Winchmore Hill, followed by Penn Street, where there will be a 45 minutes picnic lunch with an option for a drink in the local pub. After lunch the walk goes through Penn Wood to Little Missenden, then along the South Bucks Way foIlowing the River Misbourne to Amersham Old Town and thence to Amersham Station at Amersham on the Hill. Joint walk with Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Group. Map: E172, L165.

Wednesday, 7 August 2024
Start time:
10:35 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Check trains the day before. Use Oyster/contactless/Freedom Pass.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 96393 98175
Nearest postcode:
HP7 0AD
what3words:
such.sharp.silk
Start time:
10:35 am

Amersham Station (Zone 9 - Chiltern Railways train from Marylebone at 09:56, calling at Harrow-on-the-Hill at 10:09 and arriving at Amersham at 10:32, or Metropolitan line)

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