The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The Chilterns Cycleway is a 170 mile circular cycle route through the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, taking in the best of the Chilterns scenery. The route is mainly on-road and is signposted throughout.

See historic villages and lively market towns, stop at one of the many country pubs or National Trust properties along the route or simply enjoy the wonderful views. The Chilterns Cycleway passes through Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, taking in some of the best landscapes in these counties.

Find more information about the route including downloadable maps.

Many will find it is suitable for a leisurely one-week tour. But there are lots of options for splitting up the route into shorter sections and exploring a bit at a time. You will find plenty of ideas for day rides and short breaks, offering something for everyone.

Interactive map: zoom in on the map above to see where the route goes and tick the categories on the right to find locations of bike shops, bike hire and railway stations near the Cycleway.

****Latest Route Information*****

Major roadworks on the A4155 Henley–Reading means that a section of the A road is closed and traffic is being diverted through the narrow back lanes, affecting part of the route through Henley-on-Thames. Please take extra care.

There is a section of bridleway south of Pirton in Hertfordshire which can get rutted and slipper after rain (it is one of the very few off-road sections). For further information and suggestion for an alternative road route, click here. If you would like to discuss the route or check current conditions please call tel 01844 355500.

Video - get a feel for the route

See for yourself the variety of beautiful rural scenery, villages and towns that the Cycleway goes through in this short video posted on YouTube.