SHARPENHOE CLAPPERS 12 MILE CIRCULAR HIKE | NORTH CHILTERNS | BEDFORDSHIRE

The route was taken from Country Walking Magazine: link to GPX file using OS Maps App:
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Recorded on mid-May 2024.
Free car park at Sharpenhoe Clappers. No facilities. See the National Trust website for more details on Sharpenhoe Clappers and the Sundon Hills here: www.nationaltr...
Ideal for short and long walks alike. Plenty of interesting and beautiful countryside to explore including quaint Bedfordshire villages with pubs and local amenities nearby. Easy to access from the M1. Point of concern: The car parks felt very safe and secure during the day time, however, during the evening there was a lot of 'activity', we deliberately avoided the area and chose somewhere else to camp that was well and truly out of the way, out of sight and sound. We did camp on a Friday night, might not be the same on another weekday. Where possible, always follow the Wild Camping principles and avoid sticking out like a sore thumb. Pitch up late, pack away early and always Leave No Trace.
Filmed using an iPhone XR.
Edited on an MacBook Air using iMovie.
Music from KZbin library

[@2011robertw]

That's a superb hike Rachel and Steph. Its one of my favourite places to hike.

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

The Chilterns are fantastic 🥰

[@jonbroadsword7572]

Now that's the way a hike should be. Beautiful scenery, a nice leisurely pace, and wonderful pub to rest in for a meal and beverages. Great job, Ladies.

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

We’re never in a hurry, take time and enjoy the scenery. 🙂

[@WoodsideWalker]

What a glorious walk. Bit worried about your measurements, that definitely wasn't a half 😂

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Ha! Two halves! 😆

[@steveparkinson8887]

Nurse Rachel, I'm instantly injured, keep going our kid, you've the personality, push the boundary, all the best😊

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Thanks Steve. Have a good week 🤩

[@alisonmoxon7519]

Great vid Rach .. looked a great camp for you both 👍

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks ☺️

[@HikingDave79]

Thanks Rachel and Steph, great little adventure. That pub did look very welcoming and glad u had a great meal also. Look forward to the next one :) 😎

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Our pleasure! Thanks ☺️

[@bumblejennybee88]

Looked fabulous! What a lovely part of the country! 😊

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

The Chilterns are glorious 🥰

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

Some absolutely stunning views there Rachel. Definitely a good idea to be away from the evening activity. Thanks for sharing.

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Thanks Chris. I hope you are keeping well 😊

[@endurance-adventures]

A great walk and wild camp! That pub was lovely - too tempting!! 🙂

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

It was! Thanks for another very enjoyable adventure 😀

[@endurance-adventures]

@@ramblingracheltrailtales thank you! It was great x

[@Pitchedup11]

Its nice to set off with loose plans and just take your time 😊

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Absolutely!! ☺️

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Funny name but still a real nice walk and in good weather too, a rarity this year for sure! I hope those cows were behind a fence and I love a cheese and onion sarnie! Funny after all that rain and then a bit of sun how all the vegetation had all of a sudden gone wild but loved the buttercups. No wonder you were tired, especially with the additional 2 miles and a cheeky pink and meal at the Carpenters Arms would not have helped either lol, cheers Alan

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

The cows were well behaved. More interested in eating grass, than us ramblers. The pub was a welcomed break. We wouldn’t normally stay in a pub for that long during a walk but with the longer days, we treated ourselves x

[@DaveGoodman1959]

That was absolutely brilliant Rachael and Stef what a lovely little adventure well filmed and edited. Yes I checked it out on the map and it’s amazing how much countryside you can find in what looks like a crowded area. ATB ❤🏕️🍻

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Yes and not too far from me either. Thanks Dave. All the best 😀

[@mywalksUK]

Great chilled hike, I’m fortunate that I Live about 20 mins away from Sharpenhoe. If you enjoyed walking in that area I would recommend Pegsdon Hills and the fantastic views from Deacon Hill.

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

I know it well. I did a walk that way last year and spotted the infamous black squirrels! 🤨

[@Hewhowalks-fv5mq]

Sounds like my style of Pub 🍺🍺

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Ha! It would have been rude not too 😉

[@bushcraftua1]

👍🥾🥾🤗

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Thanks for watching 😀

[@celineellis]

Really enjoyed the look of this walk - one id like to do sometime!

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

It’s a good walk. A bit overgrown in places and a few muddy sections. Definitely one for the drier months but lovely. I’d recommend starting in Harlington. Finish with a pub stop.

[@paul333000]

Enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing.

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks ☺️

[@NorwayHikesTrails]

Nice video Rachel. Wishing you a fantastic upcoming week 😊

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Thank you! You too! 😀

[@jeremymanning2132]

Great little hike, camp + pub break. Is there a meaning behind the name 'Shaprenhoe Clappers'? Just curious as it's unusual. 👍👍

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Yeah I believe it was a Bronze Age fort, I’m sure there’s plenty of information online about it. It’s a cracking area for a walk. ☺️

[@jeremymanning2132]

@@ramblingracheltrailtales Thanks Rachel, i will look it up. Happy hiking. 👍👍

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

Nah then, ey up me ducks. There's nowt wrong we a cheese n onion sarnie from shop 🥪 and ayin a couple o hours int pub 🍺 Nice little camp again in lovely sunny weather. Ay a good'un 👣🙂👍

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Thanks Sog. All the best 🙂