A fantastic forest walk with amazing views from above over the Chilterns, particularly towards the north.

On the way, you will encounter a memorial by W A Robertson, who gave this area to the National Trust in memory of his brothers who died in the Great War.

A great and enjoyable steep set of wooden stairs by the end of this stretch, too, as you rejoin the Chiltern Way.

Jamie & Ben !

December 3, 2023

Hiking

The Clappers is a fascinating clump of trees on top of what was an Iron Age fort (!) The ascent is easy, but hikers should note that the descent (down a perilously steep set of makeshift wooden stairs) is challenging in the wet.

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Distance 852 m

Downhill 40 m

Weather

Tuesday 5 May

11°C

6°C

17 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Location: Streatley, Central Bedfordshire, East Of England, England, United Kingdom

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