Ellesborough and Chequers Court is a 4.9 mile loop trail located near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips.
A walk in the Buckinghamshire Chilterns which takes walkers on a circular route around Chequers Court, the Prime Minister's official country residence. Taking in a range of hills and valleys within the Chiltern's area of outstanding natural beauty the views are beautiful from many points. The walk also includes a section of the Ridgeway, said to be Britain's oldest road. The walk follows woodland and field paths which will be very muddy and slippery after wet weather. There are several fairly steep ascents and decents including a number of steps. The walk passes over six stiles (all of which have open fencing alongside for dogs to pass through) and a number of gates. Approximate time 2 to 2.5 hours.
The walk starts from the crossroads of Butler's Cross on Ellesborough Road between Wendover and Ellesborough, where there is some free parking. Ellesborough Road is accessed from the A4010 between Princes Risborough and Stoke Manderville. Approximate post code HP17 0TS.
Blue sky, sun and a gradually warming day. What more could one ask for.
Lovely morning with Steve and Maxine and now off to a well deserved pub lunch
Great hike. with some lovely views, dog friendly most of the way but small fields where sheep are. only 1 or 2
The walk around chequers was lovely! going through the woods, you have to cross some busy country roads so beware if with pups!