13  Whiteleaf Hill to Hampden House

Wind the Clock series of brisk walks.

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Wind the clock series. Walk 13

Walk difficulty/pace: Grade 7, Brisk.  12.9Km Total ascent 280 M

Starting location.

Whiteleaf Hill carpark HP27 0LH 

Free car park toward the top of Peters Ln just down from the water tower, Monks Risborough

Nat Grid SP823035 

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Google Maps link:

https://goo.gl/maps/bDiH8pbLWrkWxC7w9

Description

Mostly footpaths. Some walking beside road. A few stiles.

From the car park we cross the road to Brush Hill. Good views as we descend down many steps to the edge of Princes Risborough and along the Ridgeway. Past Pyrtle Spring enjoying long views. Up partly along road to Lacey Green Windmill. Through paddocks and fields to Grimms Ditch briefly, past Lily Bank Farm. Though woods to Great Hampden. At about 11am stop at the in-barn restaurant at Oxmoor Farm where drinks, breakfast baps or pastries are available for cashless payment. Afterwards, past the Strawberry Gothic Hampden House, famous for film sets and once home of the historic Hampden family. Return through woodland with some moderate hills.

Prepare

Dress appropriately for the weather, there could be mud so if it has been wet good boots are essential, not trainers. Walking poles recommended for those who use them.

Wearing of layers recommended and small rucksack for carrying. 

Dogs

Well behaved dogs are welcome and will need to be on a lead in many locations.

We will pass through fields which have potential for sheep, cows or horses. There have sometimes been Herdwick sheep on Brush Hill.

Booking

Booking not required for this walk.

Walk Leader

Alan Cooper (male)

Mobile 07550002345

Map

Grading guide:

Guide: 1-2=easy; 3-4=leisurely; 5-6=moderate; 7-8=brisk/hilly moderate; 9-10=strenuous.

(1=leisurely, wheelchair friendly, 10=such steep or slippery inclines it is only just possible to get traction and the walk will be very strenuous. Most walks will be in the 5-8 range.)

Always check calendar and refresh just before travelling to a walk in case of cancellation.

Walks start promptly so be sure to arrive in time to get your boots on.

All walks are joined at the risk of the participants and participants are responsible for their own actions and those of their dogs. 

Please behave kindly and responsibly, being especially careful along roads and while crossing roads.