Chiltern Walks: Hedgerley and Bulstrode
Bulstrode Park
Start & Finish: The White Horse, Hedgerley, Village Lane, Hedgerley, Slough, SL2 3UY
Distance: 6.9 km (4.3 miles)
Elevation change: +/- 52m
GPX File: get via Buy Me a Coffee
Other routes touched (walk): Hedgerley Circular
Other routes touched (cycle): None
Other Pubs / Cafes on route: None
Map: OS Explorer Map (172) Chiltern Hills East
Links: Hedgerley, Gerrards Cross, Bulstrode Park
If you’ve already done the Hedgerley Circular, this short route returns to the highlights of the eastern section plus an extra loop over the M40. This additional section takes you into the grounds of Bulstrode Park. The estate pre-dates the Norman Conquest and a house has been on the land since the 1600s. For much of recent history the estate has been owned by an evangelical Christian mission although it has been in private hands since 2016. The house was being renovated when we were on this walk, although the paths through the park are always open. The guidance below will help you navigate but don’t use it as a fully accurate turn-by-turn guide. Always take a map and/or a GPX route and prepare well for the weather and terrain.
If you’re starting at Hedgerley, the furthest point of the route stops just before the A40 at Gerrards Cross. With an extra 10 minutes walk you’ll reach the town where there’s several cafe and pub options. Alternatively, Gerrards Cross station can be used as a starting point and the White Horse pub at Hedgerley would be your half-way rest stop.
