Priayl two

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I walked this from Aylesbury to Princess Risborough on a warm and summer spring day.

After a short stretch along some residential streets, the route soon continues over grassland (photo #1), with lots of Red Kites overhead (photo #2). The route as currently mapped crosses the HS2 construction site at a specific point (photo #3), but I am going to guess this is going to change at some point. It would just mean that you'll have to cross the line further North or South, but there are several more reasonable connections.

After a while, the route starts following the North Bucks Way (photo #4). Crossing "Bishopstone" was a little annoying with some fast traffic.

On the other side (photo #6), I saw deer (photo #5), many interesting birds (photo #7), and paths were in good condition, albeit a little rutted in places. The views were often wide open too (photo #8).

Once you cross the railway (photo #9) and then Aylesbury Road (careful with crossing), the route starts following The Ridgeway. There are two steep up-and-down hills. But the paths are great (photo #12), and the trees provided a lovely shade. There are some great views, particularly at The Grangelands and The Rifle Range (photo #10), and from Whiteleaf Hill (photo #11).

The last bit into Princes Risborough (photo #13) was down the slope along some quiet roads.

A great route.

Princes Risborough to Aylesbury 2 (Priayl 2) review.

A Buckinghamshire Slow Way with excellent views from The Ridgeway above Princes Risborough. The North Bucks Way was a slog in places with a rutted bridleway and stiles in need of repair, but overall, an enjoyable experience. The route across the H2S outside Aylesbury is likely to change while the project is ongoing.

Princes Risborough (abbreviated to ‘Riz-bro’) is an attractive market town with plenty of amenities. The road out of town passes a sarsen stone (Photo 1) and is soon on The Ridgeway National Trail (Photo 2).

A steep ascent leads to great views from Whiteleaf Hill (Photo 3). The route continues through woods and past The Plough at Calsden. The pub is currently being refurbished with no reopening date announced (as of May 1st 2026).

After a nature reserve (Photo 4), the Slow Way leaves The Ridgeway for the North Buckinghamshire Way (Photo 5). This is a long-distance path which the route follows almost all the way into Aylesbury.

The walk from this point leaves the Chiltern Hills for relatively flat farmland, neatly avoiding conurbations. A detour along the B4009 towards Little Kimble has a break point at The Swan (Photo 6).

I yearned for the convenient gates on The Ridgeway, as the many stiles on the North Bucks Way were sometimes in need of repair (Photos 7). Also, the bridleway north towards Bishopstone [SP793085] was heavily rutted by horses and vehicles, making for a rough walk (Photo 8).

There’s a break point in Bishopstone at The Harrow (Photo 9), very welcome on a hot day!

The H2S railway project cuts across the four footpaths into SW Aylesbury. It seems one path is always kept open, but which one has changed over the past couple of years. This Slow Way uses the footpath open as of May 2026. The H2S website is helpful in giving the latest routes (https://www.hs2.org.uk/work-items/notice-of-public-rights-of-way-closures-aylesbury-3/)

The footpath on this Slow Way had no sign at the Bishopstone end to indicate it was open (Photo 10). For anyone coming from Aylesbury, the other end has an information board.

The route into Aylesbury is a pleasant stroll beside the Bear Brook, and then an urban walk to the pedestrian Thame Road and the Bourg Walk Bridge into the shopping centre.

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