SWC (Free) Walks
Walk 10 : Little Kimble to Saunderton
An easy Chilterns walk with lunch at a favourite inn of the poet Rupert Brooke
| Length |
Main walk: 16km (9.9 miles). 5 hours. For the whole outing, including trains, sights and meals, allow at least 9 hours. |
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| Maps |
OS Landranger Map 165 Explorer Map 172 and 181. Chiltern Society Maps: 3, 7 and 14 |
| Toughness |
3 out of 10 |
| Features |
An easy Chilterns walk with lunch at a favourite inn of the poet Rupert Brooke (1887 - 1915); The Pink & Lily, Parslow's Hillock |
| Transport |
Trains go from London Marylebone to Little Kimble, journey time just over an hour. Little Kimble is three stops up the line, so buy a day return to Little Kimble. |
| Saturday Walkers Club |
Take the train nearest to 9.45am from Marylebone Station to Little Kimble. |
| Lunch |
The Pink and Lily Pink Road, Parslows Hillock, HP27 0RJ (01494 488308). Food served noon – 2pm Mon – Fri. noon – 2.30pm Sat & Sun. Located 7 km from the start of the walk, this is the suggested lunch stop. The Plough Casden Road, Lower Casden HP27 0NB (01844 343302) Food served noon – 2pm Mon – Sat. (to 2.30pm Sun) Located 3 km from the start of the walk, this is an earlier possible lunch stop. |
| Tea |
The Golden Cross Wycombe Road, Saunderton, HP14 4HU (tel 01494 565974). Open all day. This is the suggested tea stop. |
Walking Instructions
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- Download Walk (Updated: Jun-06)
