Great Hampden Circular Walk
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Great Hampden Circular Walk
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The Great Hampden Circular Walk in the Chilterns takes you on a loop, passing by buildings etched with character, countryside fields, and under canopies of trees. All ages will enjoy this walk! However, it can get muddy during wetter months, which could either add adventure and fun or misery to your trip (it’s up to you, really).
Getting there
To get to the start of the Great Hampden Circular, head to Great Missenden. From here, go to Rignall Road before turning left onto Glade Road. Continue until you reach Hampden Arms to your left.
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| When to do | Year round |
| Backcountry Campsites | No |
| Pets allowed | Yes - On Leash |
| Family friendly | Yes |
| Route Signage | Average |
| Crowd Levels | Moderate |
| Route Type | Circuit |
Great Hampden Circular Walk
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Great Hampden Circular Walk Description
The Great Hampden Circular Walk in the Chilterns takes you on a lovely loop through quintessential English countryside, peppered with expansive green fields and storied buildings that hark back to a long time ago. This is a great walk for families, but the mud piling up during wetter months can deter some! You will also have to spend some time walking along the road.
From Hampden Arms, head in a counterclockwise direction to Memorial Road. Follow this until you reach a Y-junction, where you’ll go left. Walk towards Hampden Road, which you’ll momentarily traverse before turning right. Continue towards John Hampden Memorial and onwards to Glade Road. Cross Missenden Road—take care when you do so. Keep straight before taking a left onto South Bucks Way. Right after you cross over Missenden Road for a second time, head left to get back to your car, passing Hampden House en route.
Other amazing walks in Chiltern Hills
Check out our guides to Wendover Loop, Wendover Woods, Dunstable Downs, Hurley Loop or The Rose and Crown Ivinghoe Beacon Walk. Or see all of our Chiltern Hills walks on 10Adventures.
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