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Chess Valley loop from Amersham — Chiltern Hills

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Chess Valley loop from Amersham — Chiltern Hills

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Chess Valley loop from Amersham — Chiltern Hills

05:19

20.2km

180m

Hiking

Embark on the Chess Valley loop from Amersham, a difficult hike through the picturesque Chiltern Hills. This challenging route covers 12.5 miles (20.2 km) with 576 feet (175 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking around 5 hours and 18 minutes to complete. You will experience varied terrain, from tranquil riverside…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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9.76 km

Sheep Fields in Chilterns National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

Stroll through beautiful open fields filled with friendly sheep. This is a great place for the kids to have a run around, just make sure to keep any pups on a leash.

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10.6 km

De Vere Latimer Estate

Highlight • Monument

Enjoy scenes of a historic Chiltern Hills country house framed with grazing sheep, rolling hills, and sensational valley views.

The house dates back to the 16th century and was once …

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10.7 km

View of the Chess Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

With Latimer House behind, you can look down the valley at the river Chess and Latimer Park Farm. On the day we passed through the fields were *full* of sheep, but I can’t guarantee they’ll be there for you.

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14.8 km

River Chess Stepping Stones and Weir

Highlight • Structure

There is a lovely little weir on the River Chess here that's worth stopping by. Also, on the same pond, you will see stepping stones (called Steps of Heaven by …

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20.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.18 km

6.17 km

2.56 km

1.91 km

1.16 km

1.00 km

214 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

3.13 km

2.95 km

2.70 km

749 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

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16°C

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Chess Valley loop from Amersham — Chiltern Hills

Sheep Fields in Chilterns National Landscape

De Vere Latimer Estate

View of the Chess Valley

River Chess Stepping Stones and Weir

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