Little Kimble to Saunderton walk

Easy Chilterns walk with lunch at a favourite inn of the poet Rupert Brooke

Flowers Bottom SWC Walk 10 - Little Kimble to Saunderton
Flowers Bottom

SWC Walk 10 - Little Kimble to Saunderton

Apr-17 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Autumn in the woods 2 Little Kimble to Saunderton
Autumn in the woods 2

Little Kimble to Saunderton

Nov-15 • moontiger on Flickr

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2 horses Little Kimble to Saunderton
2 horses

Little Kimble to Saunderton

Nov-15 • moontiger on Flickr

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Bluebells in Bradenham Beeches SWC Walk 10 - Little Kimble to Saunderton
Bluebells in Bradenham Beeches

SWC Walk 10 - Little Kimble to Saunderton

Apr-17 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Saunderton, from Bradenham Beeches SWC Walk 10 - Little Kimble to Saunderton
Saunderton, from Bradenham Beeches

SWC Walk 10 - Little Kimble to Saunderton

Apr-17 • thomasgrabow on Flickr

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Trees, view Little Kimble to Saunderton
Trees, view

Little Kimble to Saunderton

Feb-09 • moontiger on Flickr

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Path through trees Little Kimble to Saunderton
Path through trees

Little Kimble to Saunderton

Feb-09 • moontiger on Flickr

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Length

Main walk: 17km (10.6 miles). 5 hours. For the whole outing, including trains, sights and meals, allow at least 9 hours.

Maps

OS Landranger Map 165 Explorer Map 172 and 181.

Chiltern Society Maps: 3, 7 and 14

Toughness

4 out of 10

Features

This is a gentle Chilterns, showing all the characteristics of this range of hills. In particular, there are lots of fine beech woods on the walk, which show display vibrant autumn colours in late October or early November. Several of the woods, particularly in the later part of the walk, also have bluebells in late April. The walk is not all wooded, however, and has some good open stretches and a number of fine views. Though the terrain is undulating, gradients are in general not taxing. Lunch ia at a favourite inn of the poet Rupert Brooke (1887 - 1915); The Pink & Lily, Parslow's Hillock

It is strongly recommended that you bring along a compass. There are a couple of sections through woodland, where in the absence of other distinguishing landmarks, having a compass will greatly facilitate. (If you are unsure how to use a compass, refer to the section at the end of the walking instructions PDF)

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 489857). Food served noon - 2pm Mon - Fri. noon - 2.30pm Sat & Sun. Located 7.5 km from the start of the walk, this is the suggested lunch stop.

The Plough Cadsden Road, Lower Cadsden 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.

The Whip Inn Pink Road, Lacey Green, HP27 0PG (01844 344060) Food served.

Tea

The Golden Cross Wycombe Road, Saunderton, HP14 4HU (tel 01494 565974). Open all day. This is the suggested tea stop.

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Help

National Rail: 03457 48 49 50 • Traveline (bus times): 0871 200 22 33 (12p/min) • TFL (London) : 0343 222 1234

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Apr-24 DAC

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Walk Directions

Full directions for this walk are in a PDF file (link above) which you can print, or download on to a Kindle, tablet, or smartphone.

This is just the introduction. This walk's detailed directions are in a PDF available from wwww.walkingclub.org.uk