This guide contains ten family-friendly and easy-paced short, circular walks covering the Chilterns AONB. You can find out about places of interest like the Whipsnade Tree Cathedral and sites to enjoy glades of bluebells in spring and the russet hues of ancient woodlands in autumn. Find wheelchair-friendly sections of the Thames Path, read about chair making, and identify some chalk downland wildflowers and insects.,
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Between Bedfordshire’s Pegsdon Hills, via the Dunstable Downs, and across Buckinghamshire’s chalk downs to the Thames Valley, you can explore the glorious beech woodlands of the Chilterns, drink in the views over Alylesbury Vale, see wheeling red kites and enjoy waterside strolls at Tring, Goring and Cookham.,
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Ten easy-to-follow leisurely walks,
Distance: 2 to 4 miles,
Stunning scenery: downs, woods and riverside,
Navigate your way: simplified mapping, route profiles, turn-by-turn instructions, or walk photography,
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Packed with essential information for easy planning:,
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Public transport links and parking spots,
Terrain and footwear information,
Refreshment stops including pubs and cafes,
Public toilet markers,
Nature notes for the area,
Stories behind each walk,
Highlighted accessibility sections for wheelchair and pushchair users,
Dog friendly information