Section 2 of 6, Bernwood Jubilee Way
Steeple Claydon to Finmere
10.9 miles (17.5 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 702 268. Finish: SP 643 320. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 197 m of climbing and 185 m of descent; highest point 122 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Steeple Claydon.
- Bus stops
- Steeple Claydon Buckingham Road, 20 m from the start. Directions SP 703 268Steeple Claydon The Surgery, 310 m from the start. Directions SP 699 269Steeple Claydon Addison Road, 740 m from the start. Directions SP 695 267
Getting back
The section finishes at Finmere.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Crossroads, 1.2 km away (Directions).
Planning the Bernwood Jubilee Way
- Planning the whole trail: buckinghamshire.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 23%; the rest (75%) isn't recorded.
About 18% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 stiles, 3 gates, 3 stream crossings, 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 23 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- 13, Buckingham: 6.3 miles in.Kings Head, Buckingham: 6.4 miles in.The Buckingham Inn: 6.4 miles in.The White Hart, Buckingham: 6.5 miles in.The Three Cups, Buckingham: 6.5 miles in.The Crown, Tingewick: 9.5 miles in.New Inn, Buckingham: 6.6 miles in, about 250 m off the way.The Woolpack, Buckingham: 6.6 miles in, about 150 m off the way.The Mitre, Buckingham: 6.7 miles in, about 350 m off the way.The Mitre, Buckingham: 6.7 miles in, about 350 m off the way.And 1 more within a quarter of a mile.
- Cafés
- Vibins, Buckingham: 6.3 miles in.Gyre and Gimble, Buckingham: 6.3 miles in.Gazzeria, Buckingham: 6.3 miles in.Meadow Row Tea Rooms, Buckingham: 6.4 miles in.Costa, Buckingham: 6.4 miles in.Buckingham Tea Room: 6.4 miles in.Coffee#1, Buckingham: 6.4 miles in.Golden Crust, Buckingham: 6.5 miles in.Esquires Coffee, Buckingham: 6.5 miles in.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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