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Walks
Sun walks start at 10.00 am. Usually about 5 or 6 miles, allow 2½ hours.
Weekday walks start at 10.30 am. About 4 to 5 miles, allow 2½ hours.
Timings that differ from these are noted in the walk's description.
For those interested, day walks between 10 and 12 miles take place on a regular basis (usually Sun s or Bank Holidays and Wed s).
Variations from the above will be indicated in the walk description. Enquiries regarding the walks should be directed to the walk leader – where telephone number is given – or Judy Sonley, tel. 01494 712857. MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS JOIN THE WALKS AT THEIR OWN RISK, AND ARE ADVISED TO CARRY THEIR OWN FIRST AID KIT AND TO ENSURE THAT THEIR CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR ARE APPROPRIATE TO THE OCCASION.
Walks are open to all members – non members are welcome to join us as guests on two or three walks, though if you walk with the group regularly you will be expected to join the Chiltern Society to support our work in caring for the Chilterns.
NB: Chiltern Society Maps (CS Maps) are available in our online shop. We also have well over 40 FREE walks leaflets in this website for you to use – click here to open the webpage where they can be viewed/downloaded.
Chiltern Society Walks Programme
| Description | Leader and contact details | Linear or circular. For linear walks see note at bottom of page | Postcode or map ref for start of walk | |
| JUNE | ||||
| Tues 1 | 10.30am start 4/5 mile walk from the church at Checkendon via Garsons Farm and the Chiltern Way.Park by the church/playing fields in Checkendon | Chiltern Society Anne Hartley 01491 682890 | Circular | OS 664830 |
| Tues 1 | Chiltern Way extension 5 mile evening walk starting and finishing at the “Live and Let Live” Pegsdon starting at 7.40 pm, going along the CWE to Little Offley with fine views of Deacon Hill and Knocking Hoe then back to Pegsdon by 10.30pm. | Dunstable Bogtrotters Julian Clark-Lowes 07979 435856 | Circular | Live and Let Live pub, Pegsdon SG5 3JX |
| Wed 2 | Meet at Sun don Hills Country Park car park. Walk to Sharpenhoe Clappers with superb views along Chiltern escarpment. Steep descent of the Clappers via steps then return across the plain and back up to the Park | Chiltern Society John Rowe 01442 862619 | Circular | OS Grid ref 166- 047285. CS Map 25 |
| Thur 3 | 10.00-14.00 a circular walk of 6.75 miles starting and finishing in Hambleden to look at the flowers of the Chilterns. One third of the walk will be on the Chiltern Way. Lead by Gay Beattie and based on walk 7 in her book ‘Wild Flowers and where to find them in the Chilterns’. | Chiltern Society Gay Beattie 01494 771250 | Circular | Walk starts from the public car park beyond the Stag & Huntsman pub, Hambleden RG9 6RP |
| Fri 4 | Have a go at Nordic walking! A 2 hour walk on the Chiltern Way lead by the team from Ten-Point to introduce you to the concept of Nordic walking. The walk will start at 10am from Ten Point’s shop in Chesham Bois and we will walk on the Chiltern Way for approximately 2 hours. Depending on the pace we will cover 6 or 8 miles and we will share the poles around to allow everyone to have a go. Come and try it out for FREE! Ten Point are Business members of the Chiltern Society and are pleased to support the Chiltern Way Walking Festival in this way. | Wendy & Helen at Ten-Point Sprint to Ironman 01494 433124 email |
Start 10am from Ten-Point 36 Bois Lane, Chesham Bois, Amersham, Bucks, HP6 6BP 01494 433124 | |
| Fri 4 | Walk to Fingest on Chiltern Way for pub lunch (4 miles) and either return by car or via The Shakespeare Way (total 8 miles) | George Englefield 01189 476830 | Circular. Dogs on lead only. | Meet Hambleden car park 11am |
| Sat 5 | 9.30 for 9.45am start. A five-mile circular walk from Woodcote (including three miles on the Chiltern Way extension) via Dean Farm and High Wood to Wroxhills Wood, and back via Beech Lane.Varied terrain, splendid views. Undulating route in parts. Back in time for optional pub lunch at Red Lion in Woodcote. | John Sandford, Woodcote Conservation Group. 01491 681665 | Circular | START OF WALK: Woodcote Village Hall car park: RG8 0QY SU 645 821 |
| Sun 6 | Chiltern Way walk at Ewelme with an opportunity to visit the Ewelme watercress beds and nature reserve, cared for by the Chiltern Society Start: Ewelme Recreation ground car park (Cow Common). Map Ref SU 648 912 Start time : 10.30am. A walk of approx 5 miles (2 hours) with views of Swyncombe, the Watercress Beds and Ewelme village. Option of lunch at Shepherd's Hut or bring a picnic to eat beside the cress beds. Ewelme Village Store is open until 1pm and walkers wish to visit the historic church, almshouses and see the school building before visiting the Ewelme Watercress Beds and Local Nature Reserve (£2 entry. Free entry for Chiltern Society members), where the visitor centre will be open from 2-5pm to find out about the old watercress industry, take a stroll around the site and enjoy tea and cakes. | Keith Tibbs. Home tel: 01491 838689 Mobile: 07976 302136 | Circular | Start: Ewelme Recreation ground car park (Cow Common). Map Ref SU 648 912 Start time: 10.30am. |
| Sun 6 | Sue Ryder Chiltern Challenge Walk from Sue Ryder Care Hospice Nettlebed. Start time 09.00 11.00 for 13 mile signed walk or 5 mile signed walk 10-2 pm. Pre Registration (Cost £5) advisable by phoning 01491 641070 or email. Entry on day £10 The Chiltern Challenge is now a high profile event in the Southern Chilterns and both the 5 mile and 13 mile routes for this year have been designed to incorporate considerable sections of the Chiltern Way. Organised by members of the Chiltern Society Rights of Way Group. Chiltern Society volunteers man the checkpoints while the Sue Ryder Fundraisers are responsible for publicity & organising the fundraising. Last year the event attracted over 300 walkers and raised £17,000 before Gift Aid | 01491 641070 or email | Circular | 9am or 10am start depending on route Sue Ryder Care Hospice Nettlebed |
| Sun 6 | 10am Meet at Chequers Pub Streatley near Luton for a 6 mile walk on the Chiltern Way from Streatley to Galley Hill. This walk will include walking Warden Hill, Luton to make the walk a little longer with some great views and an optional pub stop. | Elizabeth Rhodes 01582 881865 Barton le clay conservation group | Circular. OS map 193 Grid reference 08, 09, across top, down side of map 28. | 10.00 meet at Chequers pub, Streatley nr Luton, Beds LU3 3PS to start the walk. |
| Sun 6 | Sharpenhoe Clappers 9.30am Meet at the Yum Yum, Dunstable for a gentle 4.5 mile walk over Sharpenhoe Clappers with beautiful views, touches on Chiltern Way, finish 12.30. | Dunstable Bogtrotters Dave Tomkins 01582 526588 | Circular | The Yum Yum 27-29 West Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU6 1SL |
| Mon7 | 10.30am. Meet car park on Chorleywood Common behind Christ Church Chorleywood. 5 mile walk including Chiltern Way via Chorleywood, Chenies, and Sarratt Bottom. | Chiltern Society Adrian Lepper 01923 776128 | Circular | Christchurch Chorleywood OS Map 172 Grid ref 035966. CS Map 28 |
| Tues 8 | Howe Estate & Common Wood.Starting at the Red Lion in Penn at 9.30 am, going across the Howe estate into Common Wood to visit the ancient enclosure and the 'elephant tree',then through the Howe estate again towards Winchmore Hill and returning via the Chiltern Way to the Red Lion – about 5 miles, gentle hills. We believe there are no stiles en route! | Chiltern Society David Harris 01494 813088 | Circular | 9.30am Red Lion at Penn HP10 8LF. CS Map 6 |
| Wed 9 | 10.30am start Meet in free public car park outside King’s Arms Hotel Stokenchurch. Scenic 5.9 ml walk from Stokenchurch via Andridge to Radnage Church then along slopes of Radnage Bottom to Bledlow Ridge and return by a parallel route. | Chiltern Society Duncan McInnes 01494 433013 | Nick Moon’s CW circular walk 16 Bucks & Oxon | HP14 3TA 165 -760963 |
| Wed 9 | Dunstable Downs to Studham 5 miles meet 10am at Dunstable Downs visitor centre, the walk follows part of the Chiltern way via Whipsnade to Studham, with chance for a drink at one of the pubs here before returning to Dunstable downs. Moderate, some hills. | Dunstable Bogtrotters Mike Elliott 01582 668406 | Circular | Dunstable Downs visitor centre car park 10am NT |
| Thur 10 | 10am Meeting at Goring village Hall. 13 mile walk, joining the Chiltern Way Extension at top of Goring High Street, via Wroxhills Wood, Woodcote, Well Place to Hailey, then a very direct route back to Goring. Lunch at King William pub in Hailey, or bring a packed lunch. It is roughly 8 miles to the pub and about 4.5 back. Grading some hills. Car park in Station Rd, Goring:£1.80 up to 5hrs & £3.30 up to 10 hrs. (allow over 5 hrs) Free parking in Streatley High St & some side roads beyond the 2hr parking bays. Please note this is a 13 mile walk for this Festival and not an official Goring Gap health walk for more walking in this area please see website | Helen Abbott Goring Gap Health Walks 01491 871812 | Circular | 10am start from outside Goring Village Hall RG8 9AT. GR SU 598808. Route on explorer website |
| Thur 10 | A 7 mile walk will start from the cricket pavilion at Little Marlow recreation ground (GR 874882) at 10am. Following a gentle uphill slope through farmland, we join the Chiltern Way in Bloom Wood then branching down the hillside to a small settlement called Fern. Wonderful views of the Thames Valley can be enjoyed before starting our descent. We follow a footpath around Spade Oak Lake, now a nature reserve, and then reach the bank of the River Thames. Walking upstream towards Marlow, we then take a path taking us back to Little Marlow. | Richard Boas 01628 527978 | Circular | The cricket pavilion at Little Marlow recreation ground (GR 874882) at 10am |
| Fri 11 | 10am. 6.2 mile circular walk starting at from The Five Horseshoes pub at Russells Water which will pass Ewelme Park, Swyncombe House and Cookley Green before returning to the Five Horseshoes where lunch or refreshments would be available for those who would like it – please book lunch with Guy Godfrey well in advance. Please note: there are 2 very steep hills which be unsuitable for some. | Pishill and Stonor Parish Council. Guy Godfrey 01491 638243 | Circular | 10am The Five Horseshoes Russell’s water Maidensgrove, nr Henley-on-Thames, Oxon RG9 6EX SU 711890 |
| Sat 12 | Meet 10.00am at Widmer Pond by the Red Lion Penn/ Tylers Green. The walk of about five miles joins the Chiltern Way through Winchmore Hill and returns via Priestlands Wood & Common Wood. Parking limited by pond. Go up Hammersley Lane & straight across into Church Road, park outside the village hall or turn left opposite hall & free public car park is on your right. | Jean Johnson 07914 727340 | Circular | Meet 10.00am Widmer Pond by the Red Lion Penn/Tylers Green Grid ref OS.175 906937 |
| Sat 12 | Chiltern Way/Teashop walk 12miles Parking at Great Gaddesden. At 9.30am we head out to Nettleden, circle around Potten End to the tea shop at Little Heath Farm and walk on to Piccotts End and a pub stop, then to Bridens camp and back to Great Gaddesden by 6pm. | Dunstable Bogtrotters Dennis Smith 07966 493699 | Circular | Phone for meeting point in Great Gaddesden |
| Sun 13 | 6 mile linear walk along the Chiltern Way from Turville to Russell’s water. 9.30am Park at Russell’s Water Village Hall (small fee) & then take some cars to start point at Turville School. Please phone for details of start point. | Peter Hetherington 07767 647714 email | Chiltern Way part 5 | Exp 171 708897. CS Map 11 |
| Sun 13 | Circular walk of about 4 miles from Pirton, Herts between 2pm & 4.30pm, starting from Great Green opposite the Motte & Bailey pub | Derek Turner Shillington resident & staff member of CMS Herts 01462 459395 | Circular | Start time 2pm OS Grid ref :TL 145 316. |
| Sun 13 | Stopsley near Luton Depart 10.30am for a 10/11 mile circular walk, bring lunch. Meet in the Luton Regional Sports centre signposted off A505 Hitchin Road, the walk will include a short section on the Chiltern Way. NO DOGS PLEASE | Chiltern Society C & G Blockley 0208 8660827 | Circular | Explorer 193 grid 101 241 |
| Sun 13 | Meet at the Sun PH Whitchurch Hill. Park in the field at the back of the car park. Circular stile free walk via Coombe End and Path Hill, good views of Thames valley. Joint walk with the Ramblers. | Chiltern Society Alan Futter 0118 954 3266 | OS Grid ref 175-643793. CS Map 16 | |
| Wed 16 | Meet at Great Hampden Common/cricket pitch. Park by road side. Walk to Little Hampden. Some hills and stiles. | Chiltern Society Jo Spratley | OS Grid ref 165-844015. CS Map 12 | |
| Sat 19 | Chiltern Way Linear Walk section 3; 10.8 miles Streatley near Luton to Breachwood Green via Lilley & Mangrove Green. Meet at Breachwood Green for taxi to Streatley (cost c.£6pp must be pre-booked with leader). Option for B&B accommodation overnight to continue walk next day; this must be booked with leader by 26th . | Peter Stone 0118 9844345 Henley and Goring ramblers | Linear | 10 am start Map ref 070286. Medium grade. Pub yes. No dogs |
| Sun 20 | Chiltern Way Linear Walk sec 4; 11.5 miles Breachwood Green to Gaddesden Row via Harpenden & Flamstead. Meet at Gaddesden Row for taxi to Breachwood Green (cost c £6pp – must be pre-booked with leader). | Peter Stone 0118 9844345 Henley and Goring ramblers | Linear | 10am start Map ref 150219. Medium grade. Pub yes. No dogs |
| Sun 20 | 9.30am. The Ewelme Loop- 11.2 mile circular walk along the Chiltern Way at Ewelme many consider this to be the finest sections of the Chiltern Way – come and see for yourself! Park by the cricket field in Ewelme Please bring your own packed lunch. | Chiltern Society Dick & Jenny Strange 07803 710513 | Chiltern Way part 6 | Exp171 649912. CS Map 10 |
| Wed 23 | 10.30am Aldbury. Please carry lunch for this 10 mile circular walk starting from the free car park on Stocks Road. The walk will include a short section on the Chiltern Way. | Chiltern Society Robert Allan 01442 870537 | Circular | OS Grid ref 165-966127map 181 |
| Wed 23 | Meet in layby near Dashwood Arms, Piddington. Walk toward West Wycombe and back via Wheeler End. Several hills, good views. | Chiltern Society Elizabeth Kerry 01494 812926 | OS Grid ref 175-808943. CS Map 7 | |
| Sun 27 | Two walks from The Clare Foundation with opportunities to sponsor your favourite charity. See website. Windmill walk 5 miles to Chiltern Way, Lacey Green Mill and back or Red Kite ramble 10 miles following Chiltern Way from Radnage via Bledlow, Saunderton & Lacey Green Mill which will be open to visitors. | Chiltern Society Brian Tordoff 01494 870549 Mike Elliott 07775 753082 | Circular | Map ref- Exp 172 816979. Start of Walk: Clare Foundation Wycombe Road Saunderton HP14 4HU |
| Wed 30 | Meet at Northend. Park around the common.Good views, taking in some of the Wormsley Valley Estate. Only one steep hill. | Chiltern Society George Malster 01628 484515 | OS Grid ref 175-736924. CS Map 9 | |
| JULY | ||||
| Sun 4 | 9.30am 9.8 mile linear walk along the Chiltern Way from Russell’s Water to Bledlow Ridge. Park at Bledlow Ridge (Old Callow Down Farm, Wigans Lane) & take some cars to the start of the walk at Russell’s Water Village Hall (small parking fee) | Chiltern Society Bob Parry 0118 9620405 or 07769 728905 | Chiltern Way part 7 | Bledlow Ridge Exp 172 795981 |
| Sun 4 | Meet at Shepherd's Crook, Crowell near Chinnor. Crowell, Kingston and Aston Woods, and the Ridgeway | Chiltern Society Peter Hetherington 01844 353296 | OS Grid ref 165-744997. CS Map 14 | |
| Wed 7 | Meet at Highmoor Dog & Duck PH.Walk via Bramsden Farm & Greys Court. Please patronise pub. | Chiltern Society Stephen Fox 01491 681646 | OS Grid ref 175-701848. CS Map 2 | |
| Sun 11 | 9.30am 10.1 mile linear walk along the Chiltern Way from Bledlow Ridge to Little Hampden. 9.30am park at Little Hampden, opposite Rising Sun & then take some cars to the start of the walk at Bledlow Ridge | Chiltern Society Richard Booth 01628 521185 or 07949 177401 | Chiltern Way part 8 | Exp 181 856040. CS Map 3 |
| Sun 11 | Great Gaddesden Walk: Please carry lunch for this 12 mile circular walk starting at 10.00am at the Garden Centre at Great Gaddesden (overflow car park). | Chiltern Society Carol Howe 01442 249416 | Circular | Grid ref 182- 030113. CS Map 20 |
| Sun 11 | Meet at Great Hampden Common (road opposite cricket ground). A walk via Great Hampden, Little Hampden & Hampden Bottom through fields & woods. | Chiltern Society Jill Gravestock 0751 1550873 | Grid ref 165-846015. CS Map 12 | |
| Wed 14 | Meet at Great Kingshill car park on the The Common. A walk via The Harrow, Piggot's Wood, New House Farm & Hatches Wood. Steep hills with great views. | Chiltern Society Ray Kelly 01494 864022 | Grid ref 165-876982. CS Map 12 | |
| Sat 17 | 10am start – Chiltern Way Linear Walk section 5; 13.6 miles to Chenies. Park in Chenies village @ 09.30 for transport to Gaddesden Row. Through Boxhill & unspoilt villages of Flaunden & Sarratt. Contact leader by 4th. | Susan Maguire 01491 575682 Henley and Goring ramblers | Linear | Map ref 050130 Medium grade. Pub no. No dogs |
| Sun 18 | 9.30am – 11 mile linear walk along the Chiltern Way from Little Hampden to Aldbury. Park at Aldbury & then take some cars to the start of the walk at Little Hampden | Chiltern Society Peter Charles 01494 711657 or 07887 553878 | Chiltern Way part 9 | Exp 182 965125. CS Map 19 |
| Sun 18 | Meet at Church Street, Stokenchurch. Park in the Parish car park or roadside by the common.A moderately strenuous 6-mile circular walk via Town End, Chinnor Hill and Sprig's Alley. Good views. | Chiltern Society Richard Boas 01628 527978 | Grid ref 165-761963. CS Map 14 | |
| Wed 21 | Aston Rowant Nature Reserve: Please carry lunch for this 10 mile circular walk starting at 10.00am | Chiltern Society Pat Fairhurst 01628 639080 | Grid ref 165-733968. CS Map 14 | |
| Wed 21 | Park at Naphill Village Hall (opposite The Wheel PH). A hilly walk through Courns Wood and up to Speen, along to Piggotts Wood, Hughenden Valley and back up to Naphill. A few stiles, a couple of short sections of road walking and some views. | Chiltern Society Clive Knapman 01494 437791 | Grid ref 165-848969. CS Map 12 | |
| Sun 25 | Meet at Great Kingshill car park by The Common.A circular walk to St Michael and All Angels Church in Hughenden Park. | Chiltern Society Mike Timms 01494 716802 | Grid ref 165-876981. CS Map12 | |
| Wed 28 | Meet at the Pink & Lily pub at Lacey Green.A walk on part of the original Hampden Estate around Lower Cadsden and Whiteleaf Hill. A route with a steep hill and great views. | Chiltern Society Clive Knapman 01494 437791 | Grid ref 165-827019. CS Maps 7 & 3 | |
| AUGUST | ||||
| Sun 1 | Meet at Car Park on Whielden Lane. (off A404 from Amersham towards Winchmore Hill). Follow Chiltern Way to Penn Bottom and return via Common Wood and grounds of Penn House. | Chiltern Society Brian Tordoff 01494 870549 | Grid ref 165-939957. CS Map 6 | |
| Wed 4 | Meet in Bledlow village between the church and the pub roadside parking. Walk up to Routs Green then over Lodge Hill | Chiltern Society Joy Payne 01494 817658 | Grid ref 165-777021. CS Maps 7 & 14 | |
| Sun 8 | 8.3 mile linear walk along the Chiltern Way from Aldbury to Dunstable Downs Visitor Centre. 9.30am park at Dunstable Downs Visitor centre (£1) & then take some cars to the start of the walk at Aldbury | Chiltern Society Susan Aldis 01442 822902 | Chiltern Way part 10. Bring a packed lunch. | Exp 181 009198. CS Maps 19, 20, 21 |
| Wed 11 | Meet in the car park of Holy Trinity Church Penn (opp church). An attractive walk through woods and fields on the Penn estate. | Chiltern Society Alison Caw 01494 674524 | Grid ref 175-917933. CS Map 6 | |
| Sun 15 | 10.5 mile linear walk along the Chiltern Way from Dunstable Downs to Sharpenhoe Clappers. 9.30am park at Sharpenhoe Clappers & then take some cars to the start of the walk at Dunstable Downs | Chiltern Society Geoff Wiggett 01442 875906 07826 828217 | Chiltern Way part 11 | Exp 193 065296. CS Map 25 |
| Sun 15 | Meet at Cookley Green. A 6 mile walk incorporating The Ridgeway and The Chiltern Way. A joint walk with Ramblers. | Chiltern Society Stephen Fox 01491 681646 | Grid ref 175-696902. CS Maps 2,9,10 | |
| Wed 18 | A mystery walk from Explorer Map St Albans & Hatfield (182). Please carry lunch for this easy paced 11 mile walk starting at 10.30am. 2 days prior to walk re-visit this website or phone 0208 8660827 for starting point details | Chiltern Society C & G Blockley 020 886 60827 | ||
| Wed 18 | Meet at the Half Moon Wilstone. A flat walk with no inclines and at a leisurely pace passing through Wilstone, Aylesbury Canal and Long Marston | Chiltern Society Ken Steward 01494 775935 | Grid ref 165-905141. CS Map 18 | |
| Sun 22 | 9.7 mile linear walk along the Chiltern Way from Sharpenhoe Clappers to Mangrove Green. 9.30am park at Mangrove Green and then take some cars to the start of the walk at Sharpenhoe Clappers | JulianClark-Lowes 07979 435856 | Chiltern Way part 12 | Exp 193 124239No. CS Map |
| Sun 22 | Meet at the Mill End car park on the road to Hambledon a short distance north of the junction with the A4155 Marlow to Henley road.Walk along the Thames to Medmenham, through the Danesfield Estate and then to Hambledon and back to Mill End. | Chiltern Society Frank Auton 01494 431036 or 07785 276095 | Grid ref 175-785854. CS Map 11 | |
| Wed 25 | Park along the church side of Chequers Lane in Fingest Village. A hilly walk in the steep countryside around Fingest and Ibstone, to be made shorter if the weather is hot. | Chiltern Society. Leader TBC | Grid ref 175-777912. CS Map 11 | |
| Sun 29 | Meet at Chalfont St Giles car park. Begin along Chiltern Way then up to Hodgemoor Wood and back down with some fine views across the valley | Chiltern Society Sally Leech 01753 884216 | Grid ref 175-991937. CS Map 6 | |
| Mon 30 | Summer Bank Holiday Walk A mystery day walk from Explorer map 193 Luton and Stevenage. 2 days prior to walk please re-visit this website or phone 020 88660827 for details of start point. Please carry lunch for this easy paced 10/11 mile walk which will include a short section on the Chiltern Way. | Chiltern Society C & G Blockley 0208 8660827 | Circular | |
| SEPTEMBER – More Sept, Oct and Nov walks are further down on this page | ||||
| Sun 5 | 11.6 mile linear walk along the Chiltern Way from Mangrove Green to Flamstead. 9.30am park at Flamstead and then take some cars to the start of the walk at Mangrove Green | Chiltern Society Tony Usher | Chiltern Way part 13 | Over flow car park in Flamstead off Friendless Lane close CW Exp: 182 077146. CS Map 27 |
| Sun 12 | 8.2 mile linear walk along the Chiltern Way from Flamstead Church to Hemel Hempstead. THE LAST LEG OF THE CHILTERN SOCIETY 2010 LINEAR WALKS TO COMPLETE THE CHILTERN WAY! 9.30am park Hemel Hempstead station and then take some cars to the start of the walk at Flamstead | Chiltern Society Jenny Gilmore 01494 771250 07887 886048 | Chiltern Way part 14 (yes, the last one!) | Exp 182 043058. CS Map 27 & 20 |
| Sat 18 | Chiltern Way Linear Walk section 6; 11.3 miles to Beacon Hill, Penn. Park at Beacon Hill 9.30 (GR SU 909930) for taxi to Chenies. Through the Chalfonts, lovely views from the ridge sections. Contact leader by Sept 15th | Susan Maguire 01491 575682 Henley and Goring ramblers | Linear | 10 am start Map ref 015983. Medium grade. Pub yes. No dogs |
| Sat 25 | 9.30am start Linear walk of 10.7 miles, starting at Burroughs Grove and ending in Turville.Meet at Bull & Butcher, Turville and then take some cars to the start of the walk at Burroughs Grove | John Christensen Telephone 0797 9 868302 | Linear | Meet at Bull & Butcher, Turville, Henley on Thames RG9 6QU |
| OCTOBER – More Sept, Oct and Nov walks are further down on this page | ||||
| Sat 16 | The Chiltern Way Challenge. An event by The British Heart Foundation with Chiltern Society volunteers in support. Hike it or run it, the Challenge is a tough 18 mile circuit from Wendover Woods taking in sections of The Chiltern Way to celebrate its Tenth Anniversary. Details will be on BHF's website | Chiltern Society Brian Tordoff 01494 870549 | Circular | Exp 181 888092. CS Map 3 and 8 |
| Description | Leader | OS grid | CS Map(s) | Post code (for Sat navs) |
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| SEPTEMBER | |||||
| Wed 1 | Meet at the King William PH Hailey. A walk predominately in the Ipsden parish with fine views. Joint walk with the Ramblers. | Alan Futter 0118 9543266 | 175 643858 | 15 | OX10 6AD |
| Sun 5 | Meet at car park at the exit to Wendover Woods. Pleasant walk with one steep slope. Through woods and farmland.Aston Hill, Drayton Manor, Hastoe, St Leonards. | Mike Baldock 01442 823139 | 165 898084 | 18, 8 | |
| Wed 8 | Special interest walk 10am-1pm. A leisurely 4.5 mile wild flower walk, hopefully to include the Chiltern gentians. Meet at the Aston Rowant Nature Reserve car park signposted from the Christmas Common road (off the A40 and past the BT telecoms tower). | Gay Beattie 01753 888707 | 165 731966 | 14 | |
| Wed 8 | Meet at 10.30 at Britwell Salome on the B4009 about 1.25 miles beyond Watlington. The Goose PH is on the left towards the far end of the village, turn left immediately before "The Goose" and park in the lane. An 11/12 mile circular walk. | Robert Allan 01442 870537 07775 646269 |
175 671932 | 10 | OX49 5LG |
| Sun 12 | Meet at Crown PH Ley Hill – free parking nearby. Easy 5.5 mile walk via Cowcroft Wood and Green Lane. | Bob Fish 01494 774145 | 165 989021 | 17 | |
| Wed 15 | Meet at Cholesbury Common. Park on the edge of the common near the cricket field.Walk towards Wigginton and return on the Chiltern Way. Fairly flat. | John Rowe 01442 862619 | 165 935071 | 8 | |
| Sun 19 | Meet in Lane End car park. A very varied and beautiful walk to Fingest. Great views and 2 hills. | Margaret Adnit 01494 882609 | 175 806919 | 11 | |
| Wed 22 | Meet in the car park behind the playing field south of Wooburn Village Green on the way to Bourne End. A walk to Berghers Hill past Odds Farm and on to Littleworth Common. One hill at the beginning. | Elizabeth Kerry 01494 812926 | 175 911878 | 13 | |
| Wed 22 | Meet at 10am at Cowleaze Wood car park (Off A40 between Stokenchurch and Christmas Common). A 12 mile strenuous walk with 5 hills and 1 incline. Route Pyrton Hill, Blackmoor Wood, Oxfordshire Way, Turville Heath Ibstone, Lower Vicar’s Farm. | Pat Fairhurst 01628 639080 | 165 728958 | 9 | |
| Sun 26 | Meet in the public car park behind the Stag and Huntsman Hambleden. Scenic walk with hills and beechwoods around the village of Hambleden. | Alex Barr 01628 476187 | 175 785865 | 11 | RG9 6RP |
| Wed 29 | Meet at parking area in Stony Lane, Little Chalfont. A walk via Chenies and Latimer, through woodlands and dropping down to stroll along the Chess Valley. Good views. | Jan Sawyer 01753 885741 | 166 005982 | 5 | |
| OCTOBER | |||||
| Sun 3 | Meet at Hill Road Car Park, Watlington (currently free on Sundays) for a 6.5 mile circular walk from Watlington towards Cookley Green, returning via The Ridgeway. One long hill, 1-2 stiles. | Andy Smith 07903 727696 | 175 691944 | 9, 10 | OX49 5AB |
| Wed 6 | Meet at Cock & Rabbit Inn, The Lee. Park in road alongside the green, or in pub car park if lunching. A 5.5 mile walk across fields to Kingsash, and back through woodlands via Swan Bottom. No very steep hills, but some awkward stiles. | David Vick 01494 673875 | 165 900043 | 3, 8 | HP16 9LZ |
| Wed 6 | Please carry lunch for this easy paced 11 mile walk starting at 10.30am. 2 days prior to walk re-visit this website or phone 0208 8660827 for recorded message for details of starting point. | Carole and Gordon Blockley 0208 8660827 | |||
| Sun 10 | Meet in Car Park on edge of Ashridge Forest off Beacon Road, just WNW of Ringshall. Walk via forest towards, but not ascending, Ivinghoe Beacon. Return via Coombe Wood. One or two stiles and some short steep sections. | Gruff Edwards 01442 267272 | 165 981143 | 19 | |
| Wed 13 | Meet at Bridgewater Monument, Ashridge. Walk to Aldbury, Little Stocks, Duncombe Terrace. 1 incline. | Ken Barry 01525 372036 | 165 971131 | 19 | |
| Sun 17 | Meet at the top of Hollandridge Lane, Christmas Common. There is a restricted byway sign on the right hand side as you turn down Hollandridge Lane (heading towards Northend) with space for parking. Fox and Hounds PH nearby. A hilly walk via Pishill and Northend. Lovely beechwoods and open farmland. | Maggie Templeman 01491 637942 | 175 715933 | 9 | OX49 3HL |
| Wed 20 | Park roadside Pump Lane north near Three Horseshoes PH, Burroughs Grove between Marlow and Handy Cross. A hilly ramble north of Marlow. | Richard Boas 01628 527978 | 175 856891 | 1 | SL7 3RA |
| Wed 20 | Meet in the National Trust Car Park near Bradenham Manor House at 10.30 for a 11/12 mile circular easy paced walk. | Carole and Gordon Blockley 0208 8660827 | 165 828969 | 7 | HP14 4HF |
| Sun 24 | Meet at Aston Rowant Church for a 6 mile walk through Postcombe, Copcourt, and Chalford. Rolling farmland, pasture and arable. Good views of the Chiltern Escarpment. Bring a snack. | Peter Hetherington 07767 647714 | 165 727990 | 14 | |
| Wed 27 | Meet at the car park below St Michael and All Angels church in Hughenden Park. Walk through the Hughenden estate and up on to Downley Common. | Mike Timms 01494 716802, 07936 883248 | 165 865955 | 12 | |
| Sun 31 | Meet round triangle at Pullingshill Wood. Gentle hills, farmland and Woodland. Marlow Common, Bockmer End and towards Medmenham and Danesfield. | Jo(anna) Spratley 01753 883066, 07754 048041 | 175 823861 | 1 | |
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| Wed 3 | Meet at Crown at Nuffield. Stile Free Walk round Nuffield Common & Ridgeway. | Stephen Fox 01491 681646 | 175 675877 | 15 | RG9 5SJ |
| Sun 7 | Meet at 9.45 by Duke of Cambridge PH,Queens Rd,Marlow. Park in nearby street. A fairly hilly walk via Bovingdon Greenand Bluey's Farm returning through Marlow Common. About 6.5 miles | Ian Pike 01628 485621 | 175 845868 | 1 | SL7 2PS |
| Wed 10 | Meet at The Pound car park on the B4457 between Cookham & Cookham station. Walk by the river Thames and up to Winter Hill. Very good views. Back via Winter Hill Golf Course. 4 stiles. Some steep but short climbs. | Richard Booth 01628 521185 | 175 892853 | ||
| Wed 10 | Please carry lunch for this easy paced 11 mile walk starting at 10.30 am. 2 days prior to walk re-visit this website or phone 0208 8660827 for recorded message for details of starting point | Carole and Gordon Blockley 0208 8660827 | |||
| Sun 14 | Meet by Ashley Green Village Hall by Ashley Green church just off A416 Chesham to Berkhamstead road. Plenty of on street parking if hall is being used on Sunday morning. The walk is 6.2 miles of easy walking exploring the surrounding upland plateau visiting Whelpley Green and Lye Green and later with magnificent views of the Chesham Vale and beyond. | Frank Auton 01494 431036, 07785 276095 |
165 976052 | 17 | HP3 3RB |
| Wed 17 | Meet at Cholesbury Common. Walk via Dundridge Manor, St Leonards and Drayton Wood. | Jean Jackson 01442 825339 | 165 935071 | 8 | |
| Sun 21 | Meet at car park opposite airfield in Tilehouse Lane, Denham. A walk to Higher Denham and Denham Green touching the South Bucks Way | David Browne 01895 834753 | 176 035893 | 22 | |
| Wed 24 | Meet at the car park in Smalldean Lane and go over the Lacey Green escarpment, skirting Speen. Some hills, good views, but a few stiles and muddy in places. | Clive Knapman 01494 437791 | 165 823990 | 7 | |
| Wed 24 | Please carry lunch for this easy paced 11 mile walk starting at 10.30am. 2 days prior to walk re-visit this website or phone 0208 8660827 for recorded message for details of starting point | Carole and Gordon Blockley 0208 8660827 | |||
| Sun 28 | Meet in main car park Lord Mayor's Drive Burnham Beeches. Parking donations optional. Hopefully a chance to see autumn colours | John Coombe 01895 672068 | 175 957851 | 24 | |
| TBA | An HS2 sponsored protest walk from Amersham to Great Missenden is being planned, to raise awareness and funds for the Chiltern Society HS2 Fighting Fund. The date will be announced later to tie in with the HS2 process – offers of help and interest to jrodda@ukf.net or 01494 728527 please. | Jim Rodda | |||
We think that one reason why some people may be put off from walking the whole of the Chiltern Way is because public transport is impractical and the logistics of how to get back to your car when you have walked a section are quite difficult. With a solution to this in mind and to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Chiltern Way we invite you to join us to hike this attractive path in a special series of fourteen guided Sunday walks.It is not necessary to be a member of The Chiltern Society to walk with the group. It is however essential that you agree to take part in the ‘two car shuffle’ with other drivers, to get to and from the ends of the walk. The plan is for walkers to meet at 9.30 am at a car parking area located near to where the walk will end that day. The walk leader will then invite drivers and passengers to ‘pair off’ into groups so that one or more cars can be left where the hike will finish and the other car or cars takes the group to where the day’s walk starts.
After walking from there, at the end of the hike, drivers of the cars parked at the finish will return the rest of their groups to their vehicles. The average day’s walk will be about ten miles and the longest one will be less than twelve. The leader will select occasional brief rest breaks and a stop for a picnic lunch, aiming to complete the walk around three or four o’clock in the afternoon. Don’t forget to bring drinks and food for these longer walks! If you are looking for shorter walks in the Chilterns, the “Simply Walks” programme run by Buckinghamshire County Council will be of interest. See their website.
The Chiltern Society would like to thank all the volunteers who have offered to lead walks for this walking festival, and we would also like to thank all the other organisations who have joined in; parish councils, local heritage groups and walking groups.
