Our walks in the Chilterns are usually made up by Rosie by looking at a map, often involving a pub half way around. As we've been doing this for more than 25 years, we've covered most of the ground near to us. I was therefore surprised when Rosie bought a book of Adventurous Pub Walks in the Chilterns
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As the clocks went back last night, we woke up early and had time to tackle one of those walks today. It was between 9 and 10 , and it took us places we'd never been before - namely Great and Little Hampden. We passed Hampden Hall seat of the 17th Century parliamentarian John Hampden who was a leader of the revolt against tax demands made by Charles I. Our early start had complications though - the pub on the route (The Pink and Lily) had not yet opened when we passed, so we had lunch at home.
The route itself was perfect for autumn - through plenty of woods. However, the sky was grey and we had some drizzle, so photography conditions weren't great.
.As the clocks went back last night, we woke up early and had time to tackle one of those walks today. It was between 9 and 10 , and it took us places we'd never been before - namely Great and Little Hampden. We passed Hampden Hall seat of the 17th Century parliamentarian John Hampden who was a leader of the revolt against tax demands made by Charles I. Our early start had complications though - the pub on the route (The Pink and Lily) had not yet opened when we passed, so we had lunch at home.
The route itself was perfect for autumn - through plenty of woods. However, the sky was grey and we had some drizzle, so photography conditions weren't great.
 The John Hampden monument |
 Spindle berry |  Rose |
View Around Great Hampden in a larger map
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