Day Rides From Gateway Towns
There are a number of gateway towns situated along the Chilterns Cycleway which offer a selection of promoted day rides, both on-road and off-road. Some of these rides incorporate sections of the Chilterns Cycleway, but many do not. They are offered as an adjunct to the Chilterns Cycleway for those wanting a different cycling experience, providing the opportunity to explore the Chiltern's fantastic network of bridleways and byways.
The day rides range from flat traffic-free routes for complete beginners to challenging off-road routes for experienced riders. All routes have been graded (easy, intermediate or advanced) to help you choose the right route. Some, but not all of these routes are signposted. Route maps and information for all these day rides can be downloaded by clicking on the links below.
The rides below are just a small selection, for a full listing search our interactive Walks and Rides map
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Gateway Town |
Grade |
Description |
Signposted? |
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Henley on Thames |
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Challenging |
A challenging 20 mile route both on and off-road |
N |
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Intermediate |
A 14 mile circular on-road route |
N |
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Amersham |
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Intermediate |
25 mile circular ride, mainly on road. Hilly route, light traffic. |
Y |
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Intermediate |
As above |
Y |
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Intermediate |
25 mile circular ride, mainly on road. Hilly route, medium traffic. Several short-cuts possible. |
Y |
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Harpenden |
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The Nickey Line |
Easy |
A mostly level, linear walk on a well surfaced disused railway line. |
Y |
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Princes Risborough |
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Easy |
7 mile linear traffic-free route suitable for families. |
Y |
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Six rides from Princes Risborough |
Intermediate to Challenging |
6 rides from 15 to 21km (mainly off-road) |
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Wendover |
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Easy to Intermediate |
Traffic-free cycling suitable for family. |
Y |
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Intermediate to challenging |
A 14 mile ride following a section of the Chilterns Cycleway. Short bridleway section through the woods, otherwise mainly quiet lanes. Very scenic, lots of pretty villages and country pubs. |
Partly |
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Tring |
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Intermediate |
12 and 16 mile circular routes for road cyclists, quiet routes with some off-road. |
Y |
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Berkhamsted |
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Intermediate |
13 mile circular route mainly on road. |
Y |
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Easy to challenging. |
Range of routes from 5 to 17 miles, mix of surfaces. |
Partially signed |
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Wallingford |
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3 circular road routes into the Chiltern Hills |
Intermediate |
Range from 11 to 25 miles |
N |
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Challenging |
18 miles mainly off-road |
N |
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Intermediate to Challenging |
A 10 mile circular route following the Chilterns Cycleway to Frieth, with optional 7 mile loop into the Hambleden Valley. Beautiful ride passing many villages, country pubs and some stunning views. |
Partially signed |
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