Chilterns

Chess Valley: Chesham to Rickmansworth

A Chilterns river walk through meadows, villages and chalk-stream scenery.

Distance15.4 km
Ascent160 m
Walking Time3 hr 30 minbefore breaks
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Train Plan

Trains There

Stations
London Marylebone or central London via the Metropolitan line to Chesham
Duration
About 50-70 min
Frequency
Frequent Metropolitan line services

Trains Back

Stations
Rickmansworth to London Marylebone or central London via the Metropolitan line
Duration
About 30-50 min
Frequency
Frequent Metropolitan line and Chiltern services

Time Estimate

Estimate based on 15.4 km and 160 m ascent.

4 hr 30 min
Walking
3 hr 30 min
Breaks
1 hr
Route Total
4 hr 30 min
Whole Trip (incl. trains)
6 hr 10 min
4.8 km/h
1 hr
Sunrise
5:04
Sunset
20:53

Elevation Profile

Low
56 m
High
126 m
0 km15.4 km

Route Notes

A popular low-key Chilterns route with the useful advantage of Underground access at both ends.

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