Cycling is great way to explore the Chiltern Hills. This is a landscape of outstanding natural beauty – rolling wooded hills, chalk meadows and farmland. The area is also characterised by historic buildings, country villages and pubs, which make excellent starting points as well as places to eat, drink and shop.
The Chilterns caters for all types of cycling and cyclists from muddy mountain bikers and road racers to families with young children. There are hundreds of miles of country roads, quiet lanes, byways, tracks and bridleways to explore.
There are some steep slopes, hills with outstanding views and speedy descents and for those who prefer a more leisurely ride there are river valleys and very flat surrounding areas, such as the Vale of Aylesbury.
Off-road cycling is possible at some countryside sites, and the nearby Phoenix Trail. Aston Hill Mountain Bike Area features a mix of trails for mountain bikers of all ages and abilities - see www.astonhill.com
Mainly on quiet roads Distance: 17 to 45 miles Route: Long distance circular route through south Bedfordshire, based on the John Bunyan's travels. Can be completed in 3 stages of between 17-45 miles
Circular cycle ride mainly on quiet roads. Shorter family route as well. Signposted Distance: 25 miles Route: Passes through scenic Chilterns countryside and villages around Chesham Phone: 01494 729000
Circular cycle ride. Mainly on quiet roads. Shorter family route as well. Signposted Distance: 25 miles Route: Passes through Great Missenden and many lovely villages to the west of Chesham Phone: 01494 729000
Circular cycle ride on quiet roads with shorter family route. Sinposted Distance: 25 miles Route: Countryside around Chesham, Amersham, Chorleywood, Gerrards Cross and Seer Green Phone: 01494 729000
Off-road and on-road Distance: 17 miles Route: Part of a series of cycle routes in the Chilterns, including Goring, Henley and Maidensgrove areas Phone: 01865 810226
Off-road and on-road Distance: 17 miles Route: Part of a series of cycle routes in the Chilterns, including Goring, Henley and Maidensgrove areas Phone: 01865 810226
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Books about cycle routes in the Chilterns are sold by local bookshops and Tourist Information Centres. Alternatively, you can make your own route by using Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps:
OS map 171 (Chiltern Hills West, Henley-on-Thames & Wallingford) OS map 172 (Chiltern Hills East, High Wycombe, Maidenhead) OS map 181 (Chiltern Hills North, Aylesbury) OS map 182 (St Albans & Hatfield) OS map 193 (Luton & Stevenage)
