Chiltern Escape: Amersham to Henley
Travel across the Chilterns from Amersham towards the Thames at Henley, linking well-used touring roads through chalk villages. This is a longer escape from the London fringe with several places to break the journey.
Driving roads near Amersham and Henley-on-Thames. Town and attraction visits are optional. · 37 miles · 74 minutes estimated driving · Point-to-point
Photo: @ Steve Daniels / Geograph
Highlights along the way
Chiltern escarpment
The route changes from settled valleys to the chalk scarp around Wendover and the Risborough area.
Henley-on-Thames
The riverside town provides a natural finish and a walking break after parking.
Before you set off
Town sections can be slow and some connecting lanes are narrow. River and hill walks are separate from the driving line. Check current road closures and conditions before travel. Driving time is an estimate without stops or live traffic. The plotted route follows the driving roads. Nearby towns, attractions and photo subjects are optional independent visits; leave and rejoin the route only if you choose. No stop detours are included in the driving line.