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De Vere Latimer Estate – View of the Chess Valley loop from Chalfont & Latimer

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De Vere Latimer Estate – View of the Chess Valley loop from Chalfont & Latimer

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De Vere Latimer Estate – View of the Chess Valley loop from Chalfont & Latimer

07:14

26.9km

330m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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1.02 km

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1.93 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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2.04 km

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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6.03 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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6.24 km

Mill Waterfall on the River Chess

Highlight • Waterfall

An old mill provides a scenic stop on your walk along the beautiful River Chess.

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13.7 km

Flaunden Village

Highlight • Restaurant

Flaunden is a charming village nestled in the rolling hills and picturesque countryside of the Chiltern Hills.

The village is home to two quintessential country pubs, The Green Dragon and …

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17.2 km

Chipperfield Common Woodland and Ponds

Highlight • Natural Monument

Chipperfield Common is a 117-acre (47 ha) area of former heathland that has developed into beautiful woodland since grazing stopped here in the 1930s. There are a quintet of ponds …

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