23   Whiteleaf Hill to Little Hampden

Wind the Clock series of brisk walks.

23  Whiteleaf Hill to Little Hampden  GPX   PNG    PDF  Map image credit to OS Maps Premium

Wind the clock series. Walk 23

Walk difficulty/pace: Grade 8, Brisk.  13.1Km Total ascent 391M

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

Quite a hilly walk. Mostly footpaths.  A few stiles.

From the car park we walk to the Whiteleaf Hill Viewpoint before descending along chalky path past Whiteleaf Golf Club to Lower Cadsden. Through Grangelands and Riflerange Nature Reserve along the Ridgeway path. Stop at about 10.15am at Buckmoorend outdoor kitchen and farm shop where hot and cold drinks and food are available and a portaloo. Intermittent woodland to Little Hampden Common, Little Hampden and Dirtywood Farm. At Ninn Wood we drop to the Hangings before a final climb up Whiteleaf Hill and back to the carpark.

Prepare

Dress appropriately for the weather, if it's forecast to be hot you will need plenty of water to drink. Walking poles recommended for those who use them.

Dogs

Well behaved dogs are welcome and may need to be on a lead in some locations.

We will pass through fields which have potential for sheep, cows or horses.

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.