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De Vere Latimer Estate – View of the Chess Valley loop from Chalfont & Latimer

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De Vere Latimer Estate – View of the Chess Valley loop from Chalfont & Latimer

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De Vere Latimer Estate – View of the Chess Valley loop from Chalfont & Latimer

05:05

18.6km

270m

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: April 29, 2026

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Chilterns National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.46 km

West Wood

Forest

2.37 km

De Vere Latimer Estate

Highlight • Monument

Enjoy scenes of a historic Chiltern Hills country house framed with grazing sheep, rolling hills, and sensational valley views.

The house dates back to the 16th century and was once used as a royal residence. Today, the house is used to host events and parties and is also open as a hotel.

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2.48 km

View of the Chess Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

With Latimer House behind, you can look down the valley at the river Chess and Latimer Park Farm. On the day we passed through the fields were *full* of sheep, but I can’t guarantee they’ll be there for you.

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6.46 km

River Chess Stepping Stones and Weir

Highlight • Structure

There is a lovely little weir on the River Chess here that's worth stopping by. Also, on the same pond, you will see stepping stones (called Steps of Heaven by some) if you'd like to walk across!

A good few years ago, I used to live in the street right next to these ponds, so I can vouch for the fact that this is a great place to spend some time at, particularly in the summer.

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6.68 km

Mill Waterfall on the River Chess

Highlight • Waterfall

An old mill provides a scenic stop on your walk along the beautiful River Chess.

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9.69 km

Hen & Chickens Pub

Highlight • Pub

It's a lovely pub here in Botley Road for some food and drink. Be sure to go around the back - in the summer, you should be able to witness a lovely wildflower meadow on the grass here!

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11.3 km

Ley Hill Common

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a lovely place to have your rest at. The Common (the green) is, apparently, one of the 200 such commons in the Chiltern Hills. The beacon/brazier was erected here to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee in 2002. The Crown (the pub) is here to serve you if you'd like some food and/or drink.

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14.7 km

Long Wood

Forest

16.2 km

William Liberty Memorial and Waterfall, Chilterns National Landscape

Highlight • Monument

18.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.59 km

3.33 km

3.05 km

2.34 km

1.10 km

149 m

Surfaces

5.23 km

4.17 km

4.12 km

2.44 km

1.86 km

757 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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De Vere Latimer Estate – View of the Chess Valley loop from Chalfont & Latimer

De Vere Latimer Estate

View of the Chess Valley

River Chess Stepping Stones and Weir

Mill Waterfall on the River Chess

Hen & Chickens Pub

Ley Hill Common

William Liberty Memorial and Waterfall, Chilterns National Landscape

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