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Slow Ways linking Aylesbury and Brill, Leighton Buzzard, Pitstone, Princes Risborough, Thame, Tring, Wendover, Winslow
England / Buckinghamshire / Aylesbury
Aylesbury’s eight Slow Ways are 53% checked
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Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Aylesbury—Leighton Buzzard
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Ayllei one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 22km/14mi | Ascent 192m | Descent 197m | |
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Aylesbury—Pitstone
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Aylpit one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 15km/10mi | Ascent 47m | Descent 67m | |
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Aylesbury—Pitstone
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Aylpit two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 14km/9mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
Aylesbury—Tring
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Ayltri one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 12km/8mi | Ascent 72m | Descent 116m | ||
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Aylesbury—Tring
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Ayltri two |
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U U |
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Survey me | Distance 13km/8mi | Ascent 106m | Descent 62m | ||
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Aylesbury—Wendover
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Aylwen one |
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U U |
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Verify me | Distance 12km/8mi | Ascent 34m | Descent 76m | |
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Brill—Aylesbury
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Briayl one |
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4 X |
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Verify me | Distance 21km/13mi | Ascent 190m | Descent 284m | |
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Princes Risborough—Aylesbury
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Priayl one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 17km/11mi | Ascent 253m | Descent 235m | |
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Thame—Aylesbury
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Thaayl one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 18km/11mi | Ascent 68m | Descent 85m | |
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Thame—Aylesbury
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Thaayl two |
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4 X |
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Review me | Distance 20km/12mi | Ascent 82m | Descent 101m | ||
Winslow—Aylesbury
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Winayl one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 20km/13mi | Ascent 247m | Descent 224m |
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Collective progress
55% of Aylesbury’s eight route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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10 people have contributed to Aylesbury’s Slow Ways
1 people have pledged to walk and review a route
2 people have surveyed a route in Aylesbury
173km out of 185km have been walked and reviewed
311km of reviews have been shared in Aylesbury
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The route feels almost episodic, with different types of landscape - urban, construction for HS2, road sections, pasture and arable land all taking turns....
Martin McGovern
Martin McGovern added Thaayl two, a new walk from Thame to Aylesbury
Walk this routeFrom Brill to Waddesdon the route is rural, often across fields - and I mean across rather than round the edges of them. From Waddesdon to Aylesbury the bulk of the route is on cycle paths or roads, and is much flatter....
Martin McGovern
A very straightforward and pleasant route, with stretches along the towpaths of the Aylesbury and Wendover arms of the Grand Union Canal, linked by generally well used and clearly marked public footpaths. The exception was the section between the Aylesbury arm and the A41 Tring Road, to the east of Manor Farm, where the path was very overgrown and difficult to follow. The wet spring weather was apparently ideal for the rapid growth of nettles and thistles, making me regret my choice of wearing shorts.......
swebbews
If you are looking for a shorter route you can cut out Waddesdon and go south of Upper cranwell farm and via Upper Winchendon but it is more muddy....
Tnarg
After navigating the busy roads in Aylesbury, the route then starts along the Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union Canal (photo #1). After the lock, the path becomes narrower, and was muddy in places, but still fairly easy going (photo #6). At watery Lane, the route then proceeds along the Grand Union Canal's main arm towards Pitstone (photo #7, #8, #11). It's a wide path (photo #10), and easy going again....
Derick Rethans
Derick Rethans added Aylpit two, a new walk from Aylesbury to Pitstone
Walk this routeHowever, the real problems with this route are where it crosses the canal from the left bank to the right bank making a beeline for Pitstone. As I walked the "right" way around Pitstone as part of TriPit Three, I will include that section as part of my review for AylPit Two as well....
Derick Rethans
Be aware that the route of HS2 crosses paths between Waddesdon and Aylesbury Vale Parkway Station. Although it looks as if the path used for Briayl one will remain open, there may be some disruption until the line is completed....
Ed Kendrick
On leaving WInslow, the first footpath across a field is poorly waymarked and the field itself is totally covered in tall thistles. Then the route goes back to the main road (again fast traffic and no footpath) and continues along that road all the way to Oving and on to Whitchurch....
Jill Wenble
Apart from gpx issues and path overgrowth, I would recommend the route...
Trevor Jones
It’s an ok path for those desperate to get away from the canal for a few miles but if you want a good route to use all year round then this isn’t it....
TinaG
At Bierton continue on road to pass Indian resturant the take road left and continue to SP48410 21502 After exiting the housing estate walk around the lakes keeping themon your left until you reach the canal bridge...
Trevor Jones
If you know the area, this might be considered a slightly boring route at the start and finish with a walk along the canal and a road walk. From Aylesbury a fairly straightforward exit from the town to reach the canal followed by the canal towpath. Interesting section from there to reach canal but may be muddy in places....
Trevor Jones
Good route - walked it Aylesbury to Tring on a frosty April morning. Mostly flat with a couple of slight ascents at the Tring end. Canal towpath good at Aylesbury but gets muddier and narrower the further you go along....
TinaG
Pleasant flattish walk with just 1 short ascent as you leave Tring....
Trevor Jones
An easy route but not suitable for physically disabled due to styles and narrow bridge. Much of route is along canal tow paths No significant ascents or descents...
Trevor Jones
This slow way uses the SBH/34/1 route shown in the map on page 2 of the above PDF, which is closed...
cbailiss
This slow way uses the SBH/34/1 route shown in the map on page 2 of the above PDF, which is closed...
cbailiss
Then returned to Aylesbury via main road through Aston Clinton. A Noisy route along main road on return, but at Aston Clinton, Cafe in the Park is a good stop for a Beer or Coffee and snacks....
Carol
There is one small section that doesn’t appear to be a public footpath - as it takes you through an office building car park - but otherwise a good route. Technical in places due to uneven surfaces and a very narrow bridge. Selection of some access issues attached!...
TinaG
Slow Ways added Ayllei one, a new walk from Aylesbury to Leighton Buzzard
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Aylpit one, a new walk from Aylesbury to Pitstone
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Aylwen one, a new walk from Aylesbury to Wendover
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Priayl one, a new walk from Princes Risborough to Aylesbury
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Aylesbury’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SP8186613875
Lat / Lon
51.81752° / -0.81372°
Easting / Northing
481,866E / 213,875N
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