SHIRE BLISS
Coombe Hill and Chequers, the Chilterns, Bucks DISTANCE 5-7 miles, with options to cut shorter or avoid steep parts LEVEL Moderate The highlight of this circular walk is the panorama from the top of Coombe Hill, where you can see Aylesbury Vale, Ivinghoe Beacon and the Cotswolds. You will also witness chalky grasslands scattered with anthill mounds, an Iron Age hill fort and woodlands. But it is the comparatively modern Chequers, the PM’S country residence, that almost steals the show as the route crosses its entrance driveway. Stop for a pub lunch at the Russell Arms (therussellarms. co.uk). nationaltrust.org.uk