The Chiltern Way
Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 25.5 mi (41 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,476 ft (450 m)
- Est. Time
- 8 hr 55 min
- High point
- 807 ft (246 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Warden Hill 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from start
- Peak: Galley Hill 3 mi (4.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Sharpenhoe Clappers 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Sharpenhoe Clappers 7.5 mi (12 km) from start
- Viewpoint 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from start
- Shelter 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from start
- Shelter 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from start
- Shelter 18.2 mi (29.3 km) from start
- Attraction: Dunstable Downs Beacon 19.9 mi (32.1 km) from start
- Visitor center: Chilterns Gateway Centre 20 mi (32.2 km) from start
- Attraction: Whipsnade Tree Cathedral 21 mi (33.8 km) from start
- Attraction: Tree Cathedral 21.1 mi (33.9 km) from start
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Questions about The Chiltern Way
How long is The Chiltern Way?
The Chiltern Way is 25.5 mi (41 km) long. Most people take about 8 hr 55 min. It climbs 1,476 ft (450 m) in total, up to a high point of 807 ft (246 m).
How hard is The Chiltern Way?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for The Chiltern Way?
17 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on The Chiltern Way?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is The Chiltern Way shaded?
Partly shaded (33% under trees).
What can you do on The Chiltern Way?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near The Chiltern Way?
The Barrels, 1.2 mi (2 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Shop Stop, 1.5 mi (2.4 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for The Chiltern Way?
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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