Risborough Purple Route
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Loop trail in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 6.1 mi (9.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 791 ft (241 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 20 min
- High point
- 833 ft (254 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Grimms Dyke 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Brush Hill 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Whiteleaf Barrow 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Whiteleaf Cross 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from start
- Peak: Whiteleaf Hill 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Risborough Purple Route
How long is Risborough Purple Route?
Risborough Purple Route is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 20 min. It climbs 791 ft (241 m) in total, up to a high point of 833 ft (254 m).
How hard is Risborough Purple Route?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Risborough Purple Route?
2 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Risborough Purple Route?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Risborough Purple Route shaded?
Partly shaded (58% under trees).
What can you do on Risborough Purple Route?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Risborough Purple Route?
The Plough, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Sanghera Stores, 1.3 mi (2.1 km).
Is this a good week for Risborough Purple Route?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Coombe Hill Woodland Walk, Central Chilterns Buckinghamshire · Easy · 3.3 mi (5.3 km)
- Coombe Hill and Chequers Trail, Central Chilterns Pulpit Hill Nature Reserve · Hard · 12.3 mi (19.8 km)
- Grim's Ditch Buckinghamshire · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.5 km)
- Risborough Blue Route Buckinghamshire · Moderate · 6.4 mi (10.4 km)
- Exploring the Chiltern Escarpment, Central Chilterns Buckinghamshire · Expert · 17.4 mi (28 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap