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View of Barton Hills – Plum Pudding Hill loop from Barton-le-Clay

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View of Barton Hills – Plum Pudding Hill loop from Barton-le-Clay

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View of Barton Hills – Plum Pudding Hill loop from Barton-le-Clay

01:38

5.95km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Chilterns National Landscape

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Bus stop

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2.97 km

View of Barton Hills

Highlight • Summit

This is beautiful countryside, I grew up in this area. I feel that a drink at Barton Spring is a must but the steep descent puts some people off.

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3.27 km

Barton Hills National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Over 30 species of butterfly can be seen on this reserve.

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3.57 km

Plum Pudding Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice views of the surroundings and you can meet horses on the road.

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4.62 km

View from the Top of Barton Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

In autumn, very muddy terrain.

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4.95 km

With fairytale beech forests and sprawling lowland chalk grassland, the Barton Hills are a picturesque place to cycle and hike. Here, you will find many rare varieties of wild flowers like the Pasque flower, as well as stoats, weasles, hares and butterflies.

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5.91 km

The Shack Café

Highlight • Cafe

Very good coffee Shop halfway along the route selling hot and cold drinks and delicious cake - check their Facebook page for opening times. Currently open for takeaway (Covid-19 restrictions). Ample space outside for bikes but no official bike parking.

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5.95 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.80 km

1.17 km

1.08 km

914 m

Surfaces

2.56 km

1.17 km

914 m

869 m

263 m

185 m

Elevation

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Monday 6 July

29°C

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View of Barton Hills – Plum Pudding Hill loop from Barton-le-Clay

View of Barton Hills

View of the Chiltern Hills

Barton Hills National Nature Reserve

Plum Pudding Hill

View from the Top of Barton Hills

Barton Hills Nature Reserve

The Shack Café

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