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Aylesbury Vale
Wendover

Great Missenden village – Merlin's Cave loop from Wendover

Hard

4.0

(1)

19

riders

Great Missenden village – Merlin's Cave loop from Wendover

03:34

57.0km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 51.6 km for 204 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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8.07 km

Great Missenden village

Highlight • Pub

It doesn't get more picture postcard than Great Missenden. It's the home of some fantastic pubs, a pretty church and of course the famous Roald Dahl museum which is great …

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2

16.3 km

Sycamore Café

Highlight • Cafe

The walk starts out from Amersham town centre.

Highly recommended for breakfast before starting the hike is Sycamore, my personal favourite place for breakfast in Amersham with a variety of …

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3

24.2 km

Merlin's Cave

Highlight • Pub

Merlin’s Cave is a true country pub with a bustling bar area, a menu filled with homely comforts, and a gorgeous garden; the perfect space to unwind in the heart …

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4

24.3 km

Chalfont St Giles is a pretty village on the edge of the Chiltern Hills. With a quaint village green and duck pond, stunning timber-framed houses, as well as pubs, cafes, …

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34.0 km

Witheridge Wood

Forest

51.7 km

Rushmoor Wood

Forest

7

52.4 km

View of the Valley from Kings Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

A very bumpy lane, but a lovely view across the valley between the hedgerows

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8

53.4 km

Make the most of these views, because there's going to be a great HS2 train track running through this valley soon.

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57.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.7 km

6.05 km

3.40 km

1.85 km

1.27 km

567 m

184 m

Surfaces

46.2 km

8.11 km

2.17 km

510 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 23 June

34°C

18°C

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