German Forest walk at Hughenden

This 1.5-mile walk explores the dark evergreen woods inspired by Benjamin and Mary Anne Disraeli's visits to the Northern Bohemian forests on the German/Czech border. The walk includes a mix of woodlands and gently rolling valleys with views across a mixture of grazed and ploughed fields divided by hedgerows.
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Woodcock Wood walk at Hughenden
On this leisurely 1.2 mile walk, you'll loop around typical Chiltern farmland and woodland. Enjoy the peace and quiet of Woodcock Wood before heading back along 'Coffin Path'.

Hughenden's Monument walk
Discover a short 2-mile return walk with moderate hill climbs that takes in the monument at Hughenden. Take in far-reaching views from the monument which is known to be is one of the best look-out points the area.

Boundary walk at Hughenden
Explore beautiful woodland, open parkland, farmland and a rare chalk stream on this energetic 4-mile circular walk that runs close to the estate boundary.
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