Walks you can reach from Saunderton by train

A beautiful walk with views and woodlands, quite idyllic in many places. An undulating route with some long climbs and steep parts (around 30%), mostly on woodland paths and a few minor single-track roads, joining the Chiltern Way and passing through Horton Wood and Keep Hill Wood. Stairs, gates, narrow and a few overgrown paths and fallen trees to hop over; finishes across The Rye park. Joins a stretch of the Chiltern Way and sensibly tunnels under the busy A404. The Rye has a picturesque watermill.

Woodland: a quarter under tree cover.

Time: 4h30 (3h walking, 1h30 lunch)

1 lunch spot: the Three Horseshoes

Warnings: Long, steep climbs and some narrow, overgrown paths; a footpath may be closed for tree felling near Marlow.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

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High Wycombe to Amersham (Buckinghamshire)

6 minutes direct from Saunderton.

Around 70% off-road, following the Chilterns Heritage Trail and the Chiltern Way through countryside, with the road sections (in High Wycombe and Tylers Green and Coleshill) likely to have pavements or grassy-verge pavements. A footbridge crosses the busy A413. Follows the Chilterns Heritage Trail and the Chiltern Way, well-tended long-distance paths. Good selection of mid-route stops and bus stops at Tylers Green, Winchmore Hill and Coleshill.

Woodland: a fifth under tree cover.

Time: 5h30 (4h walking, 1h30 lunch)

Lunch: Mid-route stops at Tylers Green, Winchmore Hill and Coleshill, though the Coleshill pub is a 25-minute walk from the bus stop.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

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High Wycombe to Beaconsfield (Buckinghamshire)

6 minutes direct from Saunderton.

A varied walk through changing landscapes: urban alleys ('jitties'), forest, farmland and a long section beside water along the Wye valley into High Wycombe. Some short, steep and muddy sections and several stiles and kissing gates. Largely follows the Chiltern Way and then the Berkshire Loop.

Time: 4h (2h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)

Warnings: The lower part of Hammersley Lane has no footpath where it passes under the railway bridge; this short section can be avoided via Kingsmead Rec.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

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Beaconsfield to Amersham (Buckinghamshire)

15 minutes direct from Saunderton.

An absolutely delightful route; some lovely views. A varied Chiltern Hills walk with a nice mix of town, woodland and farmland, including extensive woodland outside Beaconsfield and gentle climbs. A short stretch of road walking on Magpie Lane, rough footpaths with tree roots underfoot that can be muddy and boggy after rain and especially in the woods. No stiles. Crosses the Chiltern Way. Chenies-area deer and other wildlife are often seen.

Time: 4h (2h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)

1 lunch spot: the Harte & Magpies

Warnings: Can be muddy.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

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Beaconsfield to Gerrards Cross (Buckinghamshire)

15 minutes direct from Saunderton.

Some beautiful sights, wonderful woods and pleasant paths; some great views and many bluebells. Mostly footpaths, many narrow and overgrown with barbed-wire or high fences on one or both sides, plus quiet roads, a golf course crossing and lovely beech woods. Some short and steep hills and stiles; can be muddy in wet weather. A long flight of stairs at the Beaconsfield end. Passes through Jordans, a Quaker village, and touches on Seer Green.

Time: 4h (2h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)

Warnings: A roughly 100m section runs along a fairly busy road (Bull Lane) with no verge or pavement; care needed, or detour right along Bull Lane where there is a pavement. The route crosses a golf course where balls may come head-on. Narrow paths likely muddy in wet weather.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

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