Mon 29 July 2019 - 9.5 miles - SHARPENHOE CLAPPERS - HARLINGTON CIRCULAR - Leader: Dave H

The walk takes us across a mostly rolling agricultural landscape followed by a short but very steep climb onto "Sharpenhoe Clappers", one of the most northerly escarpments in the Chilterns, giving great views. Returning to Harlington via the Sundon Hills Country Park. Lunch: Pub or picnic lunch in Streatley

Across the fields to Sharpenhoe Clappers

Bunyan’s oak where he allegedly preached religious freedom from inside the hollow

Steep climb to the top of Sharpenhoe Clappers. One Rambler counted over 140 steps – all very uneven

But the view from the top was worth it

Leader Dave booking the pub for lunch

Westward view from the top of the escarpment

Congregating at the Chequers pub after lunch stop

Gentle scenery

Bedfordshire sky

Sheep watering hole

 A last view of Sharpenhoe Clappers. As our leader says, this is a walk where you can see where you’ve been

Photos: Ruth, Sue E, Frances H