Approaching Pitstone post mill from the surrounding Chiltern countryside, gives you magical views which change with the seasons, making it worth a visit even when the mill is closed.

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Russell_Dennehy-Carr

April 20, 2022

Hiking

The oldest windmill in the British Isles! Also a fantastic walk to here from NT Asheidge estate that was from a National Trust book

MLK

July 15, 2020

Cycling

Pitstone Windmill is thought to be one of the oldest windmills on the British Isles, probably dating from before the carved inscription of 1627 found on its frame. Designed as a post mill, the upper section of the mill and sails could be turned towards the wind.

The windmill was in operation for three centuries until 1902 when a gale damaged it beyond repair. Commencing renovations in 1963, local volunteers brought the windmill to its current beautiful state.

(Photo flickr.com/photos/jasonandlinds/)

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1. Red Cedar Woods Path – Aldbury Village loop from Ivinghoe

15.2km

04:14

280m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Pitstone Hill – Paul's Knob loop from Pitstone

9.82km

02:38

110m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Paul's Knob – Red Cedar Woods Path loop from Tring

16.7km

04:41

320m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 170 m

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Sunday 15 March

11°C

-1°C

97 %

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Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Location: Pitstone, Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Pitstone Windmill

1. Red Cedar Woods Path – Aldbury Village loop from Ivinghoe

2. Pitstone Hill – Paul's Knob loop from Pitstone

3. Paul's Knob – Red Cedar Woods Path loop from Tring

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