The Chilterns form part of the long line of chalk hills stretching intermittently across southern and eastern England. It is an area characterised by beech woods and dry valleys, and these natural features are explored in the 28 routes available in this walks guidebook.

The Thames Valley is steeped in history, from Windsor Castle and Richmond Park to Runnymede Meadows where the Magna Carta was signed in 1215.

All the walks include description and maps 28 for each of the walks, which are from 4km to 18 km in length. Each walk is graded for difficulty and tried and tested by seasoned walkers. The routes range from extended strolls to exhilarating hikes and help you discover some of the best views and places in the area.

The walk locations are:

Wallingford - 2.5 miles
Watlington Hill - 2.75 miles
Hedgerley and Burnham Beeches - 3.5 miles
West Woodhay and Inkpen - 3.5 miles
Dorchester and Wittenham Clumps - 4 miles
Aldermaston and the Kennet and Avon Canal - 4 miles
Cuckhamsley Hill and the Ridgeway - 4.5 miles
Port Meadow from Wolvercote - 4.5 miles
Old Boars Hill from Wootton - 4.75 miles
Marlow and Hurley - 5.5 miles
Widbrook Common and Cliveden Reach - 5.75 miles
Goring - 6.5 miles
Whitehorse Hill and Kingston Lisle - 6.5 miles
Great Hampden and Little Hampden - 6.5 miles
Cookham, Winter Hill and Cock Marsh - 6.75 miles
Abingdon and Sutton Courtenay - 7.5 miles
Henley-on-Thames and Hambleden - 7.25 miles
Runnymede and Windsor Great Park - 7.25 miles
Longworth and Hinton Waldrist - 7.75 miles
Aldbury, Ivinghoe Beacon and Ashridge - 7.5 miles
Ibstone, Turville and Fingest - 7.75 miles
Coombe Hill and Chequers from Wendover - 8 miles
Whitchurch and Mapledurham - 8.25 miles
West Wycombe, Hughenden and Bradenham - 8.25 miles
Chesham and Little Missenden - 9 miles
Chess Valley - 9.5 miles
Lardon Chase, Moulsford and Streatley - 10.5 miles
Princes Risborough and Chinnor Hill - 11 miles