Watlington Market Town – Spire & Spoke loop from Watlington

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Watlington Market Town – Spire & Spoke loop from Watlington

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Watlington Market Town – Spire & Spoke loop from Watlington

05:31

19.9km

360m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Chilterns National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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48 m

Watlington Market Town

Highlight • Viewpoint

The historic market town of Watlington is situated at the foot of the Chiltern escarpment on the route of the ancient Icknield Way.

Evidence of habitation here goes back to …

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259 m

Spire & Spoke

Highlight • Cafe

Awesome venue for cyclists. Set up really well for cycling during the covid restrictions - but still great coffee, cakes and pizza.

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1.05 km

Watlington Chalk Pits

Highlight • Viewpoint

The route is long and there are lots to explore over 50 miles. Some is suitable for bikes, all for walkers.

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7.12 km

Greenfield Wood

Forest

9.52 km

Stonor Church and Wild Garlic Walk

Highlight • Forest

10.1 km

Lime Tree Path by White Pond Farm

Highlight • Viewpoint

Along the line of Lime Trees planted by White Pond farm

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10.4 km

Turville Park Farm to French Barn Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Lovely section of the bridleway, past the farm down to the X Roads at the French Barn.

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12.3 km

Longhill Hanging Wood

Forest

15.8 km

Watlington Hill Bluebell Woodland

Highlight • Natural Monument

The sight, scent and spring-like atmosphere of a blooming bluebell woodland is one of natures most pleasant offers. And, with over half the global population of bluebells flowering on these …

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