These are in reverse chronological order, with the most recent walk at the top. 'Local' means the walk is within a few miles of my home in Kensworth, and so most of these could also come under the heading 'Chiltern Hills'.
The distances and times given are usually only very rough estimates! [NOTE: I'm walking much more slowly than I used to, averaging only about 2.2mph - ten years ago it was between 2.7-3.0mph]
WARNING: When I originally started writing up these walks, I didn't really intend them to be used as 'route descriptions' for other people to follow. However I am aware that a few people are using them that way - so I should point out that I don't always give enough details in the written descriptions for them to be used that way. Also, unfortunately, I have a dreadful tendency to get 'left' and 'right' confused. So if you want to try any of these walks yourself, I very strongly recommend that you try to follow the route on a map first. The Google Map I provide with each walk may be of some help with navigation. If you do find (or think you find) any mistakes please let me know by email and I will make any corrections as soon as I can (usually I check emails every day).
Date | Route | Area | Distance | Time |
8/12/25 | Kensworth, Markyate, Studham, Whipsnade (clockwise, again) | Chiltern Hills | About 9.6 miles | 3h 40m |
6/12/25 | Studham Common and Nettleden | Chiltern Hills | About 11.6 miles | 4h 55m |
29/11/25 | Cholesbury, Kingsash, Chartridge | Chiltern Hills | About 10.6 miles | 4h 30m |
25/11/25 | Cholesbury, Marlin Chapel, Ashley Green | Chiltern Hills | About 9.5 miles | 3h 40m |
22/11/23 | Cowleaze Wood, Studdridge Farm, Christmas Common (again) | Chiltern Hills | About 9.4 miles | 4h 40m |
17/11/23 | Cholesbury, Great Hivings, Chartridge End (clockwise, again) | Chiltern Hills | About 8.7 miles | 3h 55m |
15/11/23 | Bradenham and Lodge Hill | Chiltern Hills | About 9.4 miles | 4h 20m |
11/11/23 | Hambleden, Marlow Common, Moorend Common | Chiltern Hills | About 10 miles | 4h 40m |
7/11/23 | Chinnor Hill and Stokenchurch | Chiltern Hills | About 8.5 miles | 3h 55m |
3/11/23 | Ashridge and Berkhamsted Common | Chiltern Hills | About 9.5 miles | 4h 5m |
30/10/23 | Ivinghoe and Aldbury (clockwise) | Chiltern Hills | About 7.6 miles | 3h 5m |
28/10/23 | Nuffield and Hailey | Chiltern Hills | About 7.7 miles | 3h 5m |
22/10/23 | Redland End and Coombe Hill (anti-clockwise, again) | Chiltern Hills | About 10.8 miles | 4h 50m |
30/09/23 | Cadmore End, Horsleys Green, Twigside Bottom | Chiltern Hills | About 7.7 miles | 3h 30m |
23/09/23 | Christmas Common, Cookley Green, Russell's Water | Chiltern Hills | About 8.2 miles | 3h 25m |
16/09/23 | Stoke Row, Satwell, Nettlebed | Chiltern Hills | About 9.6 miles | 4h 25m |
2/09/23 | Coombe Hill, Bacombe Hill, Little Hampden | Chiltern Hills | About 7 miles | 3h 5m |
28/08/23 | Little Missenden, Holmer Green and Mop End (again) | Chiltern Hills | About 6.1 miles | 2h 20m |
19/08/23 | Gaddesden Row and Briden's Camp (shortened version) | Chiltern Hills | About 7.25 miles | 2h 50m |
29/07/23 | Another Ashridge Walk | Chiltern Hills | About 11.9 miles | 5h 15m |
30/06/23 | Cholesbury and Chartridge (clockwise) | Chiltern Hills | About 12.3 miles | 5h 15m |
23/06/23 | Coombe Hill and Kingsash (with HS2 diversion) (clockwise) | Chiltern Hills | About 11.9 miles | 5h 15m |
3/06/23 | Hambleden, Medmenham and Homefield Wood | Chiltern Hills | About 6.9 miles | 3h 15m |
27/05/23 | Kensworth, Roe End and Bison Hill (shortened version) | Chiltern Hills | About 10.6 miles | 4h 20m |
20/05/23 | Ashridge, Frithsden, Ward's Hurst Farm (clockwise, again) | Chiltern Hills | About 10.8 miles | 4h 10m |
13/05/23 | Cadmore End and Idlecombe Wood | Chiltern Hills | About 6.7 miles | 3h 15m |
7/05/23 | Goring and Hartslock (anti-clockwise, again) | Chiltern Hills | About 5.1 miles | 2h 20m |
29/04/23 | Maidensgrove and Turville Heath (clockwise, again) | Chiltern Hills | About 8.9 miles | 3h 45m |
22/04/23 | Pitstone Hill and Grand Union Canal (clockwise, again) | Chiltern Hills | About 8.5 miles | 3h 30m |
15/04/23 | Ewelme and Swyncombe (clockwise, again) | Chiltern Hills | About 7.4 miles | 3h 10m |
7/04/23 | Maidensgrove and Greys Court (clockwise, again) | Chiltern Hills | About 9.8 miles | 4h 10m |
2/04/23 | Bledlow and Radnage (anti-clockwise, again) | Chiltern Hills | About 8.5 miles | 3h 35m |
25/03/23 | Chenies and the Chess Valley | Chiltern Hills | About 8.5 miles | 3h 25m |
19/03/23 | Ivinghoe and Aldbury (anti-clockwise) | Chiltern Hills | About 7.6 miles | 3h 20m |
28/01/23 | North from Hambleden (anti-clockwise, again) | Chiltern Hills | About 9 miles | 3h 35m |
21/01/23 | Kensworth, Markyate, Studham, Whipsnade (clockwise, again) | Chiltern Hills | About 9.6 miles | 3h 30m |
15/01/23 | Hudnall, Ashridge, Dagnall (clockwise, again) | Chiltern Hills | About 8.9 miles | 3h 40m |