Section 1 of 2, South Bucks Way
Coombe Hill to Little Missenden
9.1 miles (14.7 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 848 067. Finish: SU 921 987. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 174 m of climbing and 322 m of descent; highest point 257 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Coombe Hill.
- Car park
- Car park (free), 610 m from the start. Directions SP 851 062
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Terrick, Royal Mead, 1.4 km away (Directions); Wendover station, 1.9 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Little Missenden.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: Great Missenden station, 3.8 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 25%, paved or flagged 20%; the rest (47%) isn't recorded.
About 22% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 15 kissing gates, 7 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 55 m in a kilometre (1 in 18), starting 2.6 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- The Black Horse, Great Missenden: 4.8 miles in.The Full Moon, Little Kingshill: 7.1 miles in.The Full Moon, Little Kingshill: 7.1 miles in.Wild Kite Taproom and Bottleshop, Great Missenden: 5.3 miles in, about 250 m off the way.The Cross Keys, Great Missenden: 5.3 miles in, about 200 m off the way.The White Lion, Great Missenden: 5.4 miles in, about 150 m off the way.The George Inn, Great Missenden: 5.4 miles in, about 200 m off the way.Nag's Head, Little Kingshill: 6.2 miles in, about 350 m off the way.
- Cafés
- The Sam'wich Bar, Great Missenden: 5.3 miles in, about 250 m off the way.Costa, Great Missenden: 5.3 miles in, about 200 m off the way.Matilda's Bistro Cafe, Great Missenden: 5.3 miles in, about 200 m off the way. Seats outside.Café Twit, Great Missenden: 5.4 miles in, about 150 m off the way.Kissa, Great Missenden: 5.6 miles in, about 200 m off the way.Deep Mill Diner, Little Missenden: 8.3 miles in, about 350 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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