Old Amersham Town Centre – Shardeloes Lake loop from Amersham

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Old Amersham Town Centre – Shardeloes Lake loop from Amersham

Hard

runners

Old Amersham Town Centre – Shardeloes Lake loop from Amersham

02:02

18.2km

210m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Chilterns National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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739 m

Parsonage Wood

Forest

1.13 km

Rectory Hill Footpath

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful views and good surface

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1.60 km

Old Amersham Town Centre

Highlight • Monument

Old Amersham is set in the valley of the River Misbourne, containing the 13th-century parish church of St. Mary's and several old pubs and coaching inns.

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1.74 km

Amersham Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The Amersham Museum takes you through the history of the town from medieval times to present day. You will find maps, photos, documents and various objects to take you through …

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4.32 km

Shardeloes Lake is a beautiful man-made lake situated between the villages of Old Amersham & Little Missenden in the Chiltern Hills. The lake provides a tranquil setting for a scenic walk, fishing, and bird-watching opportunities.

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6.09 km

Singletrack and Downhill Path

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Nice Track to Downhill section would be better on a 29er

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9.96 km

Penn Wood

Highlight • Forest

This here is one of the entrances to the beautiful Penn Wood. It's a truly spectacular bit of woodland: dense, green, with lovely paths to run on. Some trees are …

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12.5 km

West Wood

Forest

15.7 km

Dirt Path Through Fields

Highlight • Viewpoint

16.9 km

St Mary’s Church and Garden of Remembrance, Amersham

Highlight • Monument

Right next to The Church of St Mary here at the heart of Amersham, there is a really beautiful Garden of Remembrance and War Memorial dedicated to those who fell …

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18.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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