A collaboration with nature
Path Maintenance Volunteers
One of our key priorities is to help people enjoy exploring the Chilterns. And whilst nature can claim the glory for carving out the stunning views that make this area so special, our Path Maintenance Volunteers deserve credit for silently guiding us through it.
Their work protecting and restoring public rights of way makes the Chilterns far more accessible to walkers, cyclists and horse riders alike. For many years now, budget limitations have prevented local authorities doing as much path care work as they would like, so the Chiltern Society stepped in and now our three PMV teams are recognised and applauded for the valuable contribution they make to promoting and improving countryside access.
What do they do?
There are 4,900 paths and bridleways in the Chilterns and our Path Maintenance Volunteers complete hundreds of tasks each year to preserve them, including:
stiles and steps
fallen trees
new gates
overgrown nettles and brambles
and waymarkers
What do they do?
There are 4,900 paths and bridleways in the Chilterns and our Path Maintenance Volunteers complete hundreds of tasks each year to preserve them, including:
fallen trees
overgrown nettles and brambles
and waymarkers
We have 3 PMV groups operating throughout the Chilterns…
South Chilterns
When? Three mornings a month, generally on two Wednesdays and one Saturday.
Where? South Oxfordshire.
Interested? Contact Steve Feigen.
Central Chilterns
When? One morning a week. Each work party is on a different day each week enabling volunteers to have a flexible approach.
Where? Over 50 parishes within Buckinghamshire.
Interested? Contact Peter Towersey.
North Chilterns
When? 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month.
Where? The Dacorum and Chilterns part of Central Bedfordshire.
Interested? Contact Phil Armstrong.
Have you thought about becoming a Path Maintenance Volunteer?
Plenty of enthusiasm and a good pair of boots are all you need to join one of our Path Maintenance teams! Working in the outdoors, meeting like-minded people and getting fit are only a few of the benefits of helping out… The frequent pub lunches after our sessions is another perk!
See our PMV schedule
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Have you thought about becoming a Path Maintenance Volunteer?
Plenty of enthusiasm and a good pair of boots are all you need to join one of our Path Maintenance teams! Working in the outdoors, meeting like-minded people and getting fit are only a few of the benefits of helping out… The frequent pub lunches after our sessions is another perk!
See our PMV schedule
