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Organised Walks – Studham, Beds (‘Groovers’ – a casual, easy-paced walk)
Organised Walks – Studham, Beds (‘Groovers’ – a casual, easy-paced walk)
Meet at the Red Lion Pub , Church Road, Studham, LU6 2QA - park on roadside or, if room, in the Memorial Car Park opposite. A 5.6 mile walk to Whipsnade and back, visiting two churches and a cathedral along the way. Via Oldhill Wood, Holywell, and part of the Chiltern Way. No major hills just plenty of nice countryside. Explorer 182 GR TL 022158 CS Map 20 For details of when the bookings open and our full walks programme, see here.
Free – £3.00
Organised Walks – Studham, Beds (‘Movers’ – a slightly more brisky pace)
Organised Walks – Studham, Beds (‘Movers’ – a slightly more brisky pace)
Meet at the Red Lion Pub , Church Road, Studham, LU6 2QA - park on roadside or, if room, in the Memorial Car Park opposite. A 5.6 mile walk to Whipsnade and back, visiting two churches and a cathedral along the way. Via Oldhill Wood, Holywell, and part of the Chiltern Way. No major hills just plenty of nice countryside. Explorer 182 GR TL 022158 CS Map 20 For details of when the bookings open and our full walks programme, see here.
Free – £3.00
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Organised Walks – Cadmore End, Bucks
Organised Walks – Cadmore End, Bucks
Note : Start time of 10.30am (meet up at 10.20am) Meet at Cadmore End (near High Wycombe) in Church Lane opposite the village school, HP14 3PE - ample parking on the verge. A 6 mile, three stiles walk, necessarily hilly to catch the wonderful new views over Turville Valley, since the replanting of a swathe of Park Wood. Also view the new sails on the windmill at Turville then prepare yourself for a steep climb back up to Cadmore End from Fingest. Total ascent of 850 feet. Explorer 171 GR SU 783927 CS Map 11 For details of when the…
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Ashridge Bluebell Walk and Lunch
Ashridge Bluebell Walk and Lunch
SORRY - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Please email lucydavies@chilternsociety.org.uk if you would like to be added to the reserve list. The National Trust Estate at Ashridge is one of the best places in the country to see bluebells in spring although it is difficult to predict when they will be out or at their best. This gentle walk will take you through carpets of this beautiful plant before finishing with a delicious sandwich lunch and a tea or coffee in The Bakehouse, the brand new café at Ashridge House (included in the price). The walk will be around…
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Organised Walks – Hughenden, Bucks (‘Groovers’ – a casual, easy-paced walk)
Organised Walks – Hughenden, Bucks (‘Groovers’ – a casual, easy-paced walk)
Meet at St Michael and All Angels Hughenden Church free NT car park, just off the A4128 Valley Road (turn off for Hughenden Manor NT property), near High Wycombe, HP14 4LA. This is a 5 mile walk during bluebell season with a total assent of 590 feet, but no stiles. The walk takes us over Cryer’s Hill through The Woodland Trust bluebell woods, via Hughenden Valley and over Hunt’s Hill through another bluebell wood and back to the valley. Explorer 172 GR SU 864955 CS Map 12 For details of when the bookings open and our full walks programme, see here.
Free – £3.00
Organised Walks – Hughenden, Bucks (‘Movers’ – a slightly more brisky pace)
Organised Walks – Hughenden, Bucks (‘Movers’ – a slightly more brisky pace)
Meet at St Michael and All Angels Hughenden Church free NT car park, just off the A4128 Valley Road (turn off for Hughenden Manor NT property), near High Wycombe, HP14 4LA. This is a 5 mile walk during bluebell season with a total assent of 590 feet, but no stiles. The walk takes us over Cryer’s Hill through The Woodland Trust bluebell woods, via Hughenden Valley and over Hunt’s Hill through another bluebell wood and back to the valley. Explorer 172 GR SU 864955 CS Map 12 For details of when the bookings open and our full walks programme, see here.
Free – £3.00
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Organised Walks – Lane End, Bucks
Organised Walks – Lane End, Bucks
Meet at Lane End public car park (free parking lower tier), off the High Street / B482, (opposite Church Path), Lane End HP14 3ER A hilly 6 mile walk crossing Wheeler End Common to Cadmore End then descend to Fingest, returning up Hanover Hill and along Long Copse to Laceys Farm. There is one steady uphill section and one stile. The walk is a mix of woodland and open countryside, with some outstanding views and likelihood of bluebells. Explorer 175 GR SU 807918 CS Map 11 For details of when the bookings open and our full walks programme, see here.
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Organised Walks – Cowleaze Wood, Oxon (‘Groovers’ – a casual, easy-paced walk)
Organised Walks – Cowleaze Wood, Oxon (‘Groovers’ – a casual, easy-paced walk)
This partly hilly walk of 5.7 miles begins from the car park in Cowleaze Wood, Christmas Common Road, nearest postcode OX49 5HX (after entering the wood, turn right to park). The route descends Bald Hill and then follows the Ridgeway National Trail along the scarp foot for two miles. There then follows a steep climb up and then down the scarp (a shorter option may be offered which avoids this). The return to Cowleaze skirts Pyrton Hill and Shirburn Wood and ascends more gradually across the springy chalk turf of Shirburn Hill. Great views, spring flowers, no stiles. Explorer 171…
Free – £3.00
Organised Walks – Cowleaze Wood, Oxon (‘Movers’ – a slightly more brisky pace)
Organised Walks – Cowleaze Wood, Oxon (‘Movers’ – a slightly more brisky pace)
This partly hilly walk of 5.7 miles begins from the car park in Cowleaze Wood, Christmas Common Road, nearest postcode OX49 5HX (after entering the wood, turn right to park). The route descends Bald Hill and then follows the Ridgeway National Trail along the scarp foot for two miles. There then follows a steep climb up and then down the scarp (a shorter option may be offered which avoids this). The return to Cowleaze skirts Pyrton Hill and Shirburn Wood and ascends more gradually across the springy chalk turf of Shirburn Hill. Great views, spring flowers, no stiles. Explorer 171…
Free – £3.00
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Spring History Walk – Watlington Hill
Spring History Walk – Watlington Hill
Join Tim Horton, a former Lecturer and speaker, for a history (and some flora and fauna) walk on Watlington Hill. Tim will discuss many special features for wildlife of this famous 'outrider' to the Chilterns. He will also take up the hill's place in history for observation and the role of ancient tracts that have criss-crossed the area, especially since Saxon times. A special feature will be Watlington Park, nestling among the trees and loved by D.H. Lawrence and Alice Keppel. He will also relate the story of the adoption of Watlington Hill by the National Trust in the 1940s…
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Organised Walks – Studham, Beds
Organised Walks – Studham, Beds
Note : the walk starts at 10.30am (meet up at 10.20am) Meet opposite the Red Lion PH, Church Lane, Studham, LU6 2QA. Park opposite the green or road-side by the pub (not in the pub car park). The 5-mile walk goes round Studham parish and is fairly flat, no stiles, shouldn’t be muddy, and you may see a wallaby at Whipsnade Zoo. Explorer 182 GR TL 022158 CS Maps 20/21 For details of when the bookings open and our full walks programme, see here.
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Organised Walks – Bledlow, Bucks (‘Groovers’ – a casual, easy-paced walk)
Organised Walks – Bledlow, Bucks (‘Groovers’ – a casual, easy-paced walk)
Meet at the Lions of Bledlow PH, Church End, Bledlow, HP27 9PE. A 5.7 mile walk with 515 feet of elevation from Bledlow to Horsenden then towards Saunderton and passing through Princes Risborough golf course before the rewarding climb to Lodge Hill viewpoint. Fine views, pleasant countryside, good paths, and a good pub lunch afterwards. Explorer 181 GR SP 776019 CS Map 3 For details of when the bookings open and our full walks programme, see here.
Free – £3.00
Organised Walks – Bledlow, Bucks (‘Movers’ – a slightly more brisky pace)
Organised Walks – Bledlow, Bucks (‘Movers’ – a slightly more brisky pace)
Meet at the Lions of Bledlow PH, Church End, Bledlow, HP27 9PE. A 5.7 mile walk with 515 feet of elevation from Bledlow to Horsenden then towards Saunderton and passing through Princes Risborough golf course before the rewarding climb to Lodge Hill viewpoint. Fine views, pleasant countryside, good paths, and a good pub lunch afterwards. Explorer 181 GR SP 776019 CS Map 3 For details of when the bookings open and our full walks programme, see here.
Free – £3.00
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Foraging for Edible and Medicinal Plants
Foraging for Edible and Medicinal Plants
SORRY - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Please email lucydavies@chilternsociety.org.uk if you would like to be added to the reserve list. Walks at this beautiful time of the year will never be the same again if you come along to our Foraging day with Fred Gillam (aka Fred The Forager). Fred has been foraging for his supper for over 3 decades and will show you exactly what you can safely pick, what to avoid, how to prepare your harvest and most importantly how to make sure that all of this is done sustainably so that other creatures will also…
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Chiltern Society Roadshow – Rickmansworth Canal Festival
Chiltern Society Roadshow – Rickmansworth Canal Festival
Come and visit the Chiltern Society Roadshow at the Rickmansworth Canal Festival on 21st May, we would absolutely love to see you. The Rickmansworth Canal Festival occupies part of the Aquadrome, the towpath between Stockers Lock and Batchworth, and the area round Batchworth Lock. You'll find a range of music and performing arts, displays and presentations, traders, boats and catering. Our Roadshow will be travelling across the Chilterns this summer taking part in a number of big events such as garden parties, agricultural shows, cycling celebrations and canal festivals that are all well-attended by happy groups of people, families and folks…
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Organised Walks – Chesham, Bucks
Organised Walks – Chesham, Bucks
Note : Meet at 10.20am for a 10.30am start Meet in the large free The Moor car park, Moor Road, Waterside, Chesham HP5 1NZ (just along from the Chesham outdoor swimming pool complex, and less than 15 minutes walk from Chesham underground station). A 5.25 mile walk initially through the back streets and parks of Chesham then up to Tyler’s Hill via open fields with fine views. Through Cowcroft Wood then undulating tracks to reach the Chess riverside path to take us back to the start. 530 feet of ups and downs. Explorer 181 GR SP 963008 CS Map 17…
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Organised Walks – Cholesbury, Bucks (‘Groovers’ – a casual, easy-paced walk)
Organised Walks – Cholesbury, Bucks (‘Groovers’ – a casual, easy-paced walk)
Meet at the Full Moon PH, Cholesbury HP5 2UH (if not lunching at the pub please park roadside or use the small car park by the cricket club 100m away). A 6 mile walk from Hawridge to Bellingdon across fields and through Captain's and Ramscoat Woods, passing Hawridge Court and church on return. Fairly level walking with a few short hills, several stiles, and good views. Explorer 181 GR SP 936070 CS Map 8 For details of when the bookings open and our full walks programme, see here.
Free – £3.00
Organised Walks – Cholesbury, Bucks (‘Movers’ – a slightly more brisky pace)
Organised Walks – Cholesbury, Bucks (‘Movers’ – a slightly more brisky pace)
Meet at the Full Moon PH, Cholesbury HP5 2UH (if not lunching at the pub please park roadside or use the small car park by the cricket club 100m away). A 6 mile walk from Hawridge to Bellingdon across fields and through Captain's and Ramscoat Woods, passing Hawridge Court and church on return. Fairly level walking with a few short hills, several stiles, and good views. Explorer 181 GR SP 936070 CS Map 8 For details of when the bookings open and our full walks programme, see here.
Free – £3.00
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Nether Winchendon House Private Tour
Nether Winchendon House Private Tour
SORRY - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Please email lucydavies@chilternsociety.org.uk if you would like to be added to the reserve list. Join a private tour of this enchanting Medieval and Tudor Manor House deep in the Buckinghamshire countryside, where time stands still. Nether Winchendon House is a stunning country manor house set in seven acres of tranquil gardens and surrounded by 600 acres of parkland on the Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire border. With curling Tudor chimneys, Nether Winchendon House is crenellated and partially encased in stucco and from its Medieval origins, this extraordinary house has evolved into the fabulous and…
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Organised Walks – Berkhamsted, Herts
Organised Walks – Berkhamsted, Herts
Note : Meet at 10.20am for a 10.30am start Meet by the front entrance of Berkhamsted Station, Lower Kings Road HP4 2AJ. Free 4 hour parking nearby at Canal Fields, Broadwater turn off, HP4 1HR or park on New Road at the back of the castle. A 5.15 mile walk going through Alpine Meadow Nature Reserve and then over Berkhamsted Common and returning through Frithsden Beaches. Great views over Berkhamsted at the end of the walk. No stiles and three hills with a total ascent of 420ft. Explorer 181 GR SP 993081 CS Map 17 For details of when the…
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Half term chalk stream discovery walk – Under 5’s River Chess discovery walk (for toddlers and their carers)
Half term chalk stream discovery walk – Under 5’s River Chess discovery walk (for toddlers and their carers)
SORRY - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Please email lucydavies@chilternsociety.org.uk if you would like to be added to the reserve list. Join us over half term on this chalk stream discovery walk. After a short introduction we will have a walk along the river suitable for families with young children. We will spot wildlife and look at the features of the river as we walk. We will use all of ours senses - please make sure you bring your wellies as we will walk through the water! We will arrive back at our meeting place for some hands on…
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Half term chalk stream discovery walk – Family River Chess Discovery walk (activities aimed at 5’s and over)
Half term chalk stream discovery walk – Family River Chess Discovery walk (activities aimed at 5’s and over)
SORRY – THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Please email lucydavies@chilternsociety.org.uk if you would like to be added to the reserve list. Join us over half term on this chalk stream discovery walk. After a short introduction we will have a short walk along the river suitable for families with children. We will spot wildlife and look at the features of the river as we walk. Bring your wellies as we will walk through the water! We will arrive back at our meeting place for some hands on activities- river dipping and looking at some river creatures. Please wear suitable clothing and…
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Organised Walks – Cow Common, Oxon (‘Groovers’ – a casual, easy-paced walk)
Organised Walks – Cow Common, Oxon (‘Groovers’ – a casual, easy-paced walk)
Meet at the Cow Common car park, on the edge of Ewelme (by the easterly junction of Parson’s Lane and High Street), OX10 6PG. A 5.1 mile undulating walk with 485 ft of ascent and no stiles giving wonderful views of the Chiltern countryside. The walk includes Swincombe Down which has a short fairly steep descent. In Ewelme itself there are some beautiful Alms Houses and the gravestone of Jerome K Jerome in the village churchyard. Lunch option at the Shepherds Hut PH at the other end of the village past the watercress beds. Explorer 171 GR SU 648912 CS Map 10…
Free – £3.00
Organised Walks – Cow Common, Oxon (‘Movers’ – a slightly more brisky pace)
Organised Walks – Cow Common, Oxon (‘Movers’ – a slightly more brisky pace)
Meet at the Cow Common car park, on the edge of Ewelme (by the easterly junction of Parson’s Lane and High Street), OX10 6PG. A 5.1 mile undulating walk with 485 ft of ascent and no stiles giving wonderful views of the Chiltern countryside. The walk includes Swincombe Down which has a short fairly steep descent. In Ewelme itself there are some beautiful Alms Houses and the gravestone of Jerome K Jerome in the village churchyard. Lunch option at the Shepherds Hut PH at the other end of the village past the watercress beds. Explorer 171 GR SU 648912 CS Map 10…
Free – £3.00
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Chiltern Society Roadshow – Queen’s Jubilee Fete, Great Missenden
Chiltern Society Roadshow – Queen’s Jubilee Fete, Great Missenden
Come and visit the Chiltern Society Roadshow at the Queen's Jubilee Fete, Great Missenden on 4th June, we would absolutely love to see you. The Queen's Jubilee Fete at Great Missenden will take place at The Buryfield. You'll find a range of fun for all of the family, live music, Greens Funfair, food and drink. There will also a wide selection of food outlets situated in the High Street, a beer tent and a dog show. Our Roadshow will be travelling across the Chilterns this summer taking part in a number of big events such as garden parties, agricultural shows,…
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