Downley Common

1.9 miles (3 km)

This walk visits Downley Common next to the Buckinghamshire village of Downley in the Chilterns near High Wycombe.
There's a series of nice footpaths taking you around the woodland and grassland of the common. It's a good place for an easy stroll with lots of woodland birds to look out for on the way. You can easily extend the walk by visiting the National Trust's Hughenden Park which lies just to the east. Heading north will take you to Naphill Common.

Postcode

HP13 5YP - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Downley Common Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

Downley Common Open Street Map - view and print off detailed map

Downley Common OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Downley Common Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Walks near Downley

High Wycombe - This large Buckinghamishire town is a great place to go for a country walk with some several attractive woodland areas, views of the Chiltern Hills and the wonderful Hughenden Park to enjoy
Hughenden Manor Park - The 1,500 acres of parkland surrounding the red brick Victorian mansion of Hughenden Manor is great for a short walk in lovely surroundings
West Wycombe Park - Explore the beautiful estate surrounding West Wycombe House on this walk in the Chilterns AONB
Bradenham Woods - This circular walk explores the woodland and countryside surrounding the pretty village of Bradenham in the Chilterns
Chiltern Way Berkshire Loop - This walk runs from the outskirts of High Wycombe to Crowsley Park, near Henley on Thames
The Ridgeway - Step back in time on this wonderful 85 mile route which follows an ancient chalk ridge route used by prehistoric man The trail starts at Overton Hill in Wiltshire on the edge of the Marlborough Downs and heads east through the Chiltern Hills to Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire
Chiltern Way - This is the original 125 mile circuit of the Chilterns AONB taking you through Hemel Hempstead, Chalfont St Giles, Marlow, Hambleden, Turville, Fingest, Bix Bottom, Ewelme, the Ridgeway, Stokenchurch, Great Hampden, Aldbury, the Dunstable Downs Country Park, Sharpenhoe Clappers and Harpenden
Bledlow Ridge - This Buckinghamshire based village has some fine country walks into the surrounding Chiltern Hills
Great Missenden - Enjoy a circular walk around the village of Great Missenden in the Chilterns
Princes Risborough - This Buckinghamshire based town is in a great location for exploring the beautiful Chiltern Hills AONB.
This walk from the town's train station takes you to some of the highlights of the area
Saunderton - This Buckinghamshire based village is well served by a series of footpaths running into the glorious rolling Chilterns countryside.

Pubs/Cafes

The Le De Spencers Arms is nicely positioned next to the common for post walk refreshments. They have a charming interior with open fires and cosy low-beamed ceilings. Outside there's a splendid large garden area for the warmer months. They serve good quality food and have a fine selection of ales, having featured in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2014.
The pub is titled after Francis Dashwood , 15th Baron le Despencer. It is his estate on which the pub lies. You can find them at postcode HP13 5YQ for your sat navs.

Dog Walking

As you'd imagine the woodland trails on the common are ideal for dog walking. You'll probably bump into other owners on a fine day.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

The National Trust's West Wycombe Park is located just to the west and another of the area's highlights.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Chilterns Walks page.