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Saunderton walk, Oxfordshire
Saunderton · Photo: Des Blenkinsopp

These walks start from the village of Saunderton in the Chiltern Hills and explore a rolling landscape of woods, ridges, and open countryside just over the Buckinghamshire border.

Expect steady climbs throughout, with rewarding views from higher ground and a mix of woodland paths and rural lanes along the way.

Whether you choose the shorter circular route via Bledlow Ridge or the longer, more demanding adventure over Bedlow Ridge, Sunley Wood, and Lodge Hill, these walks offer a challenging but rewarding day out with a few pub options available for well-earned rest stops.

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Walk information

Saunderton Walk 1

Walk distance
6½ miles
Time
3.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This is a nice varied circular walk from the station car park in Saunderton, which is just over the county border into Buckinghamshire.

There is a fair amount of moderate hill climbing on this route as it takes you up to the village of Bledlow Ridge, where you'll find a pub if you need refreshments.

The walk then loops around this hilly area visiting the village of Rout's Green and climbing Lodge Hill as you go.

Saunderton Walk 1 5.0 Ratings and reviews 1 rating

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Community feedback

Overall rating5.0

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly5.0 / 5
Path condition1.0 / 5
Buggy friendly1.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café0.0 / 5
Route accuracy4.0 / 5
ClimbingSteep climbs
LivestockNo livestock
StilesA few stiles on route
Mud levelDry underfoot

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Walk information

Saunderton Walk 2

Walk distance
11½ miles
Time
5.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This longer route is an epic adventure that starts in the village of Saunderton in the Chiltern Hills and travels west, climbing up a moderate hill towards Bedlow Ridge.

From there you will pass Crowell Wood, walk through Sunley Wood and climb Lodge Hill for some great views.

There is some road walking on this route and please go prepared with lots of energy. There are some pubs around the route for refreshments.

Saunderton Walk 2 4.0 Ratings and reviews 1 rating · 1 review

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Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly4.0 / 5
Path condition3.0 / 5
Buggy friendly1.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities3.0 / 5
Pub or café3.0 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockLivestock likely
StilesSeveral stiles
Mud levelWellies when wet

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Walker review

Nice long walk with a few climbs. Very muddy after rain. A few awkward stiles too.

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Expanded route map for Saunderton Walk 1, a 6.5 mile circular walk in Oxfordshire