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High Wycombe — Prestwood

Higpre one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

11km/7mi

Ascent

123m

Descent

240m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting High Wycombe and Prestwood.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting High Wycombe and Prestwood.

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This route has been reviewed by 5 people.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 5

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (5)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 11

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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Not present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Not present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Not present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
Present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Not present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Not present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 45.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 35.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 36.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 7.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

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There is no data on how much of this route is on roads

There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night

Thereis no data on amount of route paved

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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4X August 2025 by Strider
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Start and end points

High Wycombe
Grid Ref SU8691693052
Lat / Lon 51.62958° / -0.74566°
Easting / Northing 486,916E / 193,052N
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Prestwood
Grid Ref SP8701600860
Lat / Lon 51.69975° / -0.74228°
Easting / Northing 487,016E / 200,860N
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Higpre One's land is

Arable 9.2%
Pasture 31.5%
Urban 46.5%
Woods 12.8%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Strider

01 Aug 2025 Summer
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I walked from Prestwood to High Wycombe on a warm summers day.
The route is mapped well but the paths differ from the map on the ground, a little common sense and you won't get lost.
Lovely walk, wonderful views which mean hills, some quite steep.
I lunched on a log in Piggots Wood, but in a few weeks the plums, blackberries, hazelnuts, sloes and damsons will all be ripe- just snack on the way.
Some monotonous road walking but overall a stunning walk.

Sumaria

01 May 2025 Spring
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I walked from Prestwood to High Wycombe on a beautiful sunny day in April. There were patches of bluebells, buttercups, a mix of woodland and open field, and parkland in Hughenden Park. No stiles. Plenty of up and down in the first half. Overall the route in this direction is down (see profile). It's a pleasant way to walk into Wycombe. Cafes at both ends.
I walked to the centre of Wycombe rather than the train station, and it was 11.7 km.
Beware there are a few dead ends on the gpx, so beware of walking a few metres only to turn around and go back. That is the only reason I haven't given the route 5 stars.

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    Sumaria

    01 May 2025

    Photos show the beautiful Church of St Michael and all the Angels in Hughenden, and the grave of Benjamin Disraeli by the east end.

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Mtormey

08 Oct 2021 Autumn
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This route was awesome! I thought the departure from High Wycombe was really pleasant, and then the walk through the area around the Higherden Manor was gorgeous! There were just so many stretches of lovely hills, open countryside, enchanting wooded areas, etc. I really thought this was a fantastic route with varied country; it was very enjoyable.

Be warned: there's some good hills on this route, both up and down, and I was in the same field as several cows on at least two occasions.

Overall, I really loved this route!

Photos:

1) Walk out of High Wycombe passed through residential areas, but quickly got to quiet greenery
2-3) Hughenden park area was gorgeous!
4-5) countryside is gorgeous!
6) Cows on the hillside in the same area as the route
7) Typical woods portion of this route
8) The route is a bit hilly, so be warned!.

Swebbews

06 Aug 2021 Summer
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We had a very enjoyable walk from Prestwood to High Wycombe, mostly through fields and woodland. Following the path in this direction, there's more downhill than uphill. At this time of year (August) the path on the west side of Hampden Road is a little overgrown, with the nettles, brambles and thistles being quite noticeable for someone wearing shorts (as I was), but apart from that the walk was very straightforward and easy to follow.

Sandie Schagen

25 May 2021 Spring
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It is slightly odd to start at Prestwood rather than Great Missenden, a better train/bus hub. However, the walk is pleasant and pretty easy to follow, with a couple of steepish up and down sections at the start. It brings you back close to Hughenden Manor, where there are a number of alternative routes back to Wycombe. Most of the walking is on paths, which may become muddy, especially in the woods.

Village coffee shop at south end of Hughenden Valley, and café in Hughenden Manor stableyard.

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