Two Museums Walk: Misbourne Mills and Milton (1304)
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Start dateMay 24 2025 -
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Time02:00 pm -
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LocationHP7 0DP -
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PriceSeniors/Adults £6.50, Under 18s Free
Plotting a picturesque route along the River Misbourne, this guided walk between two museums takes in the landscape, literature and heritage of the Chilterns. Starting at Amersham Museum, home of local stories, you’ll follow in the footsteps of local quakers and other religious radicals on this scenic route to Milton’s Cottage, where John Milton completed his epic masterpiece Paradise Lost.
This is an easy 4 mile walk through fields and woods, suitable for all ages. Conditions may be muddy, so please dress for seasonal weather and wear suitable footwear.
Tickets include refreshments and an optional tour of Milton’s Cottage, where this guided walk ends.
Additional information
Amersham Museum is open from 12noon to 4.30pm (additional charge). There are plenty of cafes and pubs in Old Amersham for refreshments before departure.
Tickets include refreshments and an optional tour of Milton’s Cottage, where this guided walk ends.
Martin Pounce. Amersham Museum.
"Meet at Amersham Museum, 49-51 High Street, Amersham HP7 0DP.
Free parking is available on the High Street, or there is a payable car park just off the Broadway, about 300m from the Museum.
Shared taxis from Milton's Cottage back to Amersham (not included in the price) can be arranged on request."
4 miles
Medium walks (4-6 miles)
2h
Fairly easy (some gentle inclines, steps/stiles)
Gentle
20
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Yes (Children are welcome if they have an interest in local history, and would enjoy a 120 minute walk packed full of information.
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Yes (https://amershammuseum.org/visit/find-us/
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