Wind the clock series. Walk 37
Walk difficulty/pace: Grade 7, Brisk. 12.6Km Total ascent 207M
Starting location.
Near the public toilets in the Link Road carpark.
Free roadside parking on Link Road, or, Buryfield and Link Road carparks both charge £2.70 for up to 4 hours on a Saturday. Alternatively, free roadside parking also further away, to the East of the High Street down London Road, near the Missenden Abbey entrance.
Nat Grid SP895014
Nearest Post Code HP16 9AE
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Open Loc/Plus code 9C3XP73V+XM8
Google Maps link:
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Description
This walk is generally not very hilly, but there is one fairly steep climb 2/3 into the walk.
From Link Road near the toilets, we walk North and West to Rignall Wood. Along the north of Prestwood and Pepperboxes Wood to the Hampden Monument. Quiet paths along fields and woodland to Stoney Green, Peterley Wood and Angling Spring Wood. Back in Great Missenden, we cross the railway and follow the quaint High Street to Miranda's cafe where we will finish for refreshment which is a stone’s throw from the start of the walk.
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.
Please bring water and use your judgement regarding the temperatures.
Booking
Booking not required for this walk.
Walk Leader
Alan Cooper (male)
Mobile 07550002345
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.