Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 24, 2024

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1.28 km

Valve Tower at Grafham Water

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Built in the 1960s, the Valve Tower at Grafham Water is space age in design. It houses the equipment used to regulate the flow of water. The reservoir was built …

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8.67 km

The Three Shires Way at Grafham Water

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The Three Shires Way circles Grafham Water at the end of its journey from Buckinghamshire. The extra loop was added to bring the total distance of the long-distance path to …

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13.0 km

View of Church Hill Bay

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The path round Grafham Water skirts very close to the shoreline on this side of the lake and affords fantastic views, such as this at Church Hill Bay.

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14.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

2.73 km

150 m

Surfaces

4.62 km

3.52 km

2.88 km

2.73 km

637 m

175 m

Elevation

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Saturday 29 November

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Valve Tower at Grafham Water

The Three Shires Way at Grafham Water

View of Church Hill Bay

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