Grims Ditch, Wendover Woods, Grand Union Circular – Chiltern Hills

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Grims Ditch, Wendover Woods, Grand Union Circular – Chiltern Hills

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Grims Ditch, Wendover Woods, Grand Union Circular – Chiltern Hills

04:27

16.4km

240m

Hiking

Again, this hike allows you to explore the beauty of the Chiltern Hills on foot and take in its stunning natural landscape. It begins from the High Street car park in Wendover and you follow gravel trails and country lanes to majestic woodlands. There are plenty of paths to explore…

Last updated: July 25, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Chiltern Hills AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.88 km

Forest Path in Chilterns National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

There are several single-track paths here to dive deeper into the woods. However, please wear appropriate footwear as it can get pretty muddy and slippery during the shoulder seasons.

Tip by

7.29 km

Wendover Woods Café

Highlight • Cafe

This is a lovely, family run cafe that serves gorgeous hot beverages and delicious food. It enjoys marvellous views across the Chiltern countryside. There are plenty of activities to enjoy …

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9.35 km

View of the Valley and Woods in Chilterns National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning clear viewpoint into the valley below by winter. Impressively thick wooded area in the summer.

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12.3 km

Woodside Canal

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful woodland along this stretch of the canal with plenty of wildlife to see, especially from spring through to autumn.

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15.6 km

Wendover Arm (Grand Union Canal)

Highlight • Structure

Wendover is a lovely little town. A great place to rest your feet with a coffee, cup of tea or a celebratory drink to finish the hike. A good place to gather some supplies too, if needed.

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16.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.45 km

4.23 km

2.97 km

2.87 km

769 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.12 km

2.16 km

2.06 km

1.77 km

1.18 km

1.07 km

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

7°C

12 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Comments

August 8, 2023

Again, this hike allows you to explore the beauty of the Chiltern Hills on foot and take in its stunning natural landscape. It begins from the High Street car park in Wendover and you follow gravel trails and country lanes to majestic woodlands. There are plenty of paths to explore as you traverse the