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Walking & Cycling
Simply Walk – all the walks are led by trained volunteers that will
help get you started, and encourage you to walk at your own pace.
Everyone is welcome. For more information and a programme email
simplywalks@buckscc.gov.uk or telephone 01494 475367
Cycling
Six cycle routes in and around Princes Risborough (using local
roads, lanes and bridleways).
The rides, which are all graded, will take you through the countryside around
Princes Risborough within a radius of 5 miles. Mountain bikes are
recommended but some of rides can be made on ordinary road bikes.
Pick up a copy of the leaflet from any of the Information Centres listed on
page 20.
The Phoenix Trail (Princes Risborough to Thame) - 7miles
National Cycle Route 57 – Sustrans – 0117 9290888 or visit
www.phoenixtrail.ontheinter.net
There are many local organisations that arrange regular outings in the
Chiltern countryside, all of whom welcome new members.
• The Chiltern Society 01494 721142 or 01442 87848
www.chilternsociety.org.uk
• South Bucks Cyclist Touring Club 01494 815642
www.southbuckscycling.org.uk
Walking
• Chilterns Hills Cyclists Touring Club 01494 715636
One of the best ways to access the countryside is to follow a circular or
www.southbuckscycling.org.uk
sign-posted route. Printed leaflets and/or downloads are available for all
• Cyclists Touring Club – the UK’s national cyclists’
abilities, so you can choose between a relaxing afternoon stroll and the
organisation www.ctc.org.uk
challenging Ridgeway National Trail! If you do not like walking on your own,
• Sustrans - the UK's leading sustainable transport charity
do not worry you can join a group of passionate walkers in your area!
www.sustrans.org.uk
There are six different walks around the Princes Risborough area. Visit the
Many more places to cycle can be found along quieter lanes and local
local Information Centre (see page 20) to pick up a leaflet that describes the
bridleways. For the visitor who has left the bike at home, two wheels
walks with maps and general information on how to get there.
can be hired from Boltons Bikes and Tandems, Lloyds Bank
You can download various routes of differing distances and
Gardens, off Market Square, Princes Risborough, telephone 01844
abilities, choosing anything from a relaxing stroll to a more
345949. Another option is bike delivery and collection by Cyclefleet
challenging walk. Visit websites below:
to/from a local meeting place, for details telephone 01494 868607,
email Andrew@cyclefleet.com or visit www.cyclefleet.com
• www.chiltern.gov.uk/walks
• www.chesham.gov.uk/Walks/Chesham_Walks.aspx
Other useful sources of Information
• www.buckscc.gov.uk/walks and then click on “walks and
• The Woodland Trust www.woodland-trust.org.uk
rides” (walks as well as rides)
• Forestry Commission www.forestry.gov.uk
• www.chilternsaonb.org (range of different walks that
• Buckinghamshire County Council – Leisure & Culture Section
include “Miles without stiles” routes that cover twenty easy
www.buckscc.gov.uk
access walks).
• National Trails – Thames Path & The Ridgeway
Local groups
www.nationaltrail.co.uk
Enjoy beautiful countryside, make new friends, get healthy and relax! It
is addictive and you will not regret it!
Princes Risborough Walking Festival
WDC Ranger Service - manages a number of parks, woodland and
Experience the Chilterns
local nature reserves. In addition they often run conservation parties,
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June 2009
guided nature walks and school holiday activities – for information go
Two full days of guided walks, starting and finishing in the town centre.
to
Walks for families, wildife enthusiasts, local historians or serious ramblers.
www.wycombe.gov.uk/rangers or call 01494 421825
Short walks, easy stile-free walks, morning or afternoon walks, all day walks.
Ramblers Association – every week Ramblers organise hundreds of
For more information contact Princes Risborough Information Centre
walks. To join your local group, download a timetable of walks in your
01844 274795 or email risborough_office @wycombe.gov.uk
area or find out more about the association visit
www.ramblers.co.uk
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