Bernwood Jubilee Way
A 61 miles long distance footpath which follows paths within the boundaries of the ancient Bernwood Forest. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Brill, Bucks
Grid Ref: SP655140
Distance: 61 miles (98 km)
Climbing: 730 metres
Walk time: 25-30 hours
Days: 3-6
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
180 Oxford, Witney and Woodstock
181 Chiltern Hills North, Aylesbury, Berkhamstead and Chesham
191 Banbury, Bicester and Chipping Norton
192 Buckingham and Milton Keynes
181 Chiltern Hills North, Aylesbury, Berkhamstead and Chesham
191 Banbury, Bicester and Chipping Norton
192 Buckingham and Milton Keynes
Summary:
The Bernwood Jubilee Way which was developed by the Bernwood Ancient Hunting Forest Project is a 61 mile long distance trail within the ancient Bernwood Forest boundary. Bernwood Forest was one of several forests of the ancient Kingdom of England and was a Royal hunting forest. It is thought to have been set aside as Royal hunting land when the Anglo-Saxon kings had a palace at Brill which is the starting point for the walk. From Brill the walk visits Ludgershall, Marsh Gibbon, Poundon, Preston Bissett, Barton Hartshorn, Tingewick, Buckingham, Steeple Claydon, Claydon Park, East Claydon, Botolph Claydon, Quainton, Waddesdon, Nether Winchendon, Chearsley, Thame, Shabbington, Ickford, Oakley and Boarstall.
Useful Links:
Bernwood Jubilee Way Guidebook
Pete's Bernwood Jubilee Way Walk
Long Distance Walkers Association
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