■ Distance: 7¼ miles/11.6km ■ Time: 3½ hours ...

■ Distance: 11 miles/17.7km ■ Time: 5 hours ...

■ Distance: 6 miles/9.6km ■ Time: 3½ hours ■ ...

■ Distance: 7¾ miles/12.5km ■ Time: 4 hours ■ ...

6 20.6km / 12.8 miles / 7-7.5 hours Ascent 1122m/3680ft

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE’S Hambleden Valley is one of England’s true hidden gems. Bypassed by through traffic, it is a lovely spot to explore on foot or bicycle if you keep to the path beside the Hamble Brook.