Meet at Whiteleaf Cross car park (free), Peters Lane, Monks Risborough, nearest postcode HP27 0LH.    A 5 mile walk, no stiles. Two good viewpoints: at the start from Brush Hill at the start and Whiteleaf Cross at the end. One steep stepped woodland descent at the start, and one gentle uphill at the end, with […]

Meet at The Squirrel PH, Penn Street, HP7 0PX. Only park in the pub car park if lunching, otherwise roadside parking available (do not park on the common or the cricket ground).  From the pub we progress to the grounds of Penn House before turning east towards Winchmore Hill (partly on the Chiltern Way). We […]

Meet and park along the un-named dead-end track opening, close to the corner of Hatch Lane and Green End Road, at the SE end of Radnage, HP14 4BX (nearest). Park along the roadside grass verge. A hearty 5.6 mile walk around quiet country fields and lanes heading towards Bradenham and then towards Bledlow Ridge, before […]

Meet at the Wilstone village hall car park (near to the Full Moon PH), Tring Road, Wilstone, HP23 4PE. Park roadside wherever available in the village as village hall car park likely to be required for local use). A 5.7 mile largely flat walk taking in Wilstone Reservoir, and the Wendover and Aylesbury arms of […]

Meet at the Full Moon PH, Cholesbury Lane, Hawridge, HP5 2UH. Only park in the pub car park if lunching, otherwise park roadside or at the small cricket pavilion car park 100m away. A 5.3 mile largely flat walk (250 feet ascent) that includes a windmill, the leaf-filled moat of an Iron Age fort and […]

Meet at Princes Risborough Library, Bell St, Princes Risborough HP27 0AA. Plenty of free on-street parking on Sunday, or Horns Lane pay and display. A 7.2 mile walk with a total ascent of 720 feet that takes in parts of 2 trails – the Chiltern Way and The Ridgeway. Offering stunning views, magnificent woodlands, and […]

A moderately hilly (550 feet of ascent) six-mile walk with fine views on old paths circulating Ewelme Down and passing the Arts and Crafts Ewelme Park House.  No stiles. Park and meet in the Cow Common car park next to the recreation ground at the southern edge of Ewelme (by the easterly junction of Parson’s […]

Meet at the Black Horse Inn, Chesham Vale, HP5 3NS (although the pub has sadly recently closed for business, we have kindly been given permission to still use the pub car park for the walk). An easy walk of 5.8 miles with two gentle climbs and one steep descent with a total ascent of 500 […]

Cancelled due to weather concerns. Meet at The Whip Inn, Pink Road, Lacey Green, HP27 0PG. The pub has requested that if you intend lunching at The Whip that you reserve a table beforehand and pre-advise your meal requests in advance of walk day from their online menu. This 6 mile walk includes a section […]

Meet at Rickmansworth Railway Station, Station Approach, Rickmansworth, WD3 1QY (free parking in nearby council owned car parks, or £5 at the station car park). An easy 5-mile walk on good paths in the countryside around Rickmansworth and Croxley Green. 2 small climbs with a total ascent of around 220 feet / 70m. Explorer 172 […]

Meet in the car park of The Half Moon PH (a short distance from the pub itself), off the B480 in Cuxham (nr. Watlington), OX49 5NF. If lunching at the pub – highly rated pizza/pasta menu – then use the pub car park, otherwise park along the road in the village. This 5.2 mile walk […]

Meet in Christmas Common at the junction of Hollandridge Lane and Northend Road where there is parking room for 6 cars. This is just opposite the Fox & Hounds PH, but only use their car park if lunching afterwards (nearest post code OX49 5HL).   Walk of 11km / 6.8m to Pishill Church through Greenfield Wood […]

An interesting walk around the Chequers estate, including Coombe Hill, the highest point in the Chiltern Hills, and Ellesborough. Distance of 5 miles and 600 ft of ascent.   Meet at the National Trust car park (free) at the top of Coombe Hill, Lodge Hill, HP17 0AR (nearest).  Explorer 181  GR SP 852063  CS Map 3 […]

Meet at Naphill Recreation Ground (by the village hall), Main Road, Naphill, HP14 4SX – free car park available.    A scenic walk of 6.2 miles in rolling countryside with 940 ft of elevation and a few stiles. The walk passes the house of Dilly Knox, a leading WW2 code-breaker and enigma machine researcher, and offers […]

Meet on the common / cricket pitch along Memorial Road, Great Hampden, HP16 9RQ. Parking roadside, or around the corner at the Hampden Arms PH if booked for lunch.  A 5.5 mile walk around the Hampdens tickling the edge of Lacey Green. A mix of forest trails and farmland following Grim’s ditch taking in Hampden House […]

Meet next to the War Memorial on the Green in the village of Penn Street, HP7 0PX. Park along the road by the Green. Penn Street is signposted off the A404 between High Wycombe and Amersham near Holmer Green and the turning leads straight to the Green after approx 1/3rd of a mile.   The 5.5m […]

Park and meet at the car park opposite Checkendon Primary School, Uxmore Road, RG8 0SR  A delightful, gentle 5.5 mile walk without stiles mainly through woodland to see early spring flowers and maybe bluebells.  Heading off east towards Ipsden Wood and over to Stoke Row, through some delightful woodland, where, if the bluebells are out, we […]

Meet at Parkfield Sports Ground car park, off B651 Hitchin Road, Kimpton (north of Wheathampstead), SG4 8RR.  A 5.6 mile walk through a varied landscape including the Hoo Estate bluebell woods, Ayot St Lawrence village, George Bernard Shaw's house, and several interesting churches. One stile, no steep hills, and total ascent of 400ft. Walk 4 […]

Note: the walk starts at 10.30am, meet up at 10.20am   Meet in Stokenchurch at the bus stop near the fire damaged Kings Hotel, Oxford Road, HP14 3TA. Park in the side roads opposite the hotel.   Circular walk of 4.3 miles amongst Chiltern Beech Woods and along Colliers Lane. 3 hills and no stiles. Explorer 171  GR SU […]

Meet at Redbourn Common car park (beside the cricket pavilion),  West Common Road, Redbourn, AL3 7NG.  A 5.25 mile walk based on the walk outlined in the CS Winter 2022 magazine, heading to Harpenden golf course, then Redbournbury and the watermill alongside the River Ver. Largely flat (250ft elevation) and stile-free.  The Cricketers PH is […]

Meet in Knotty Green, near Beaconsfield, on the grassed area beside The Lion of Beaconsfield PH (formerly The Red Lion), at the junction of Forty Green Road with B474 Penn Road, HP9 2TN. Park on road alongside the cricket ground.   A fairly flat (400 ft) and stile-free walk of 5.5 miles to the edge of Seer […]

Meet at the Blizzards Yard car park (small fee payable), off the High Street, Chalfont St Giles, HP8 4QA.  A 6.3 mile walk with 500 feet of ascent, passing through woods and farmland with pleasant distant views and hopefully a fabulous display of bluebells in Philipshill Wood. Initially following the Chiltern Way to the Chiltern […]

Park and meet at the large woodland car park, off-road  turn-off from Beacon Road (opposite NT cottages) 250 metres in from the Ringshall B4506 junction, HP4 1NE.   Walk about 5.5 miles around the Ashridge Estate via Golden Valley, Coldharbour Farm and Berkhamsted Common. No steep gradients, no stiles, but possibly some muddy paths.  Explorer 181  GR SP […]

Meet at the grass area adjacent to Lewknor High Street, OX49 5TW, just past the pub, where there is roadside parking. Lewknor is located at a turn off from the B4009, near J6 of the M40. Pub lunch (with limited parking) is available at the well-regarded The Leathern Bottle.   A 5.75 mile walk with no […]

Meet at The Whip Inn, Pink Road, Lacey Green, HP27 0PG. This 5.4 mile walk includes a section of the Chiltern Way, passes Hampden House, then crosses Hampden Common on the way back. No major hills, 250 feet of ascent, and a couple of stiles. Explorer 181 GR SP 818007 CS Maps 7,12 Please meet […]

Meet at The Lions of Bledlow PH, Bledlow, HP27 9PE. Only use the pub car park if lunching, otherwise roadside parking nearby.  An easy walking route of 5.6 miles on footpaths and quiet lanes heading towards Saunderton and offering great views from Lodge Hill. Two moderate climbs and 4 stiles with overall elevation of 525 […]

Meet at the popular Blue Ball pub, Asheridge (near Chesham), HP5 2UX. Use the pub car park if staying for lunch, otherwise park along the road.   A 5.6 mile walk through Chartridge towards Lee Common and returning close to Bellingdon. A Chiltern Hills AONB walk traversing numerous ridges and valleys. Total ascent 360ft.  Explorer 181  […]

Meet at the entrance to the National Trust Dunstable Gateway Centre, Dunstable Road, Whipsnade, Beds LU6 2GY (parking fee of £3.50 for non-Trust members).  A 5.25 mile walk with 550 feet of ascent,  descending to the foot of the escarpment before a very steep ascent including a flight of steps to eventually pass through the […]

Meet at The Plough PH, Dunny Lane, Belsize (nr. Sarratt), WD3 4NP. Park in the pub car park if lunching (pre-order at the bar before departing), otherwise roadside parking by the front of the pub.   A 5.7 mile scenic walk taking in part of the Hertfordshire Way as we head to Flaunden, then a gentle […]

Meet at the village shop / sports ground car park in Wigginton, Chesham Road (next to the Greyhound Inn), HP23 6HH   This varied 5.1 mile walk takes in 3 long distance paths: the Ridgeway; the Chiltern Way; and the Grand Union Canal Walk. The walk starts with a descent to Cow Roast before picking […]

Meet at The Red Lion PH, Thame Road, Longwick, HP27 9SG. Park in the pub car park if lunching, or adjacent in Chestnut Way.   The 6 mile flat walk has fine views of the Chiltern escarpment taking in part of the Phoenix Trail plus the villages of Horsenden and Saunderton. There are 4 stiles.  Explorer […]

Meet at Lane End in the free public village car park, just off the High Street B482 (opposite Church Path), HP14 3ER. A 6-mile hilly walk offering the chance to see the famous orchids on Moor Common and perhaps the last of the bluebells in Adams Wood. The route takes us to Parmoor and down […]

Meet at the overflow car park to the William IV pub at the hamlet of Hailey (nr. Ipsden), OX10 6AD. Lunch available at the pub afterwards. A 5.5 mile stile-free walk that takes in several woodlands linked by stretches of open downland affording good views.  From Hailey we head north to Wicks Wood and then […]

Note: walk starts at 10.30am, meet up at 10.20am Meet in Water Meadow Car Park (exit off the A416 St Mary’s Way main road roundabout), Chesham, HP5 1LF (free on Sundays). A 5.6 mile walk heading out from Old Chesham picking up Herbert’s Hole valley path towards South Heath, then to Hyde Heath and back. […]

A 6 mile flat walk from Princes Risborough to Bledlow village across field footpaths and along some quiet lanes, two stiles. Meet at the Mount Car Park, Stratton Road, Princes Risborough, nearest postcode HP27 9AN (note: a small pay & display parking charge of £1.50 for 4 hours applies). Explorer 181 GR SP 805033 CS […]

Meet in the car park (free) close to Wooburn Park tennis club, in Wash Hill, Wooburn Green, HP10 0TT (If full, then park on the street in Wooburn Manor Park, closer to Wooburn Green centre). A five-mile walk taking in Hedsor, Cookham and Bourne End, including significant hills at the start and finish, with a […]

Meet outside St Bartholomew’s Church, Chequers Lane, Fingest, RG9 6QD. If booked for lunch at the Chequers Inn (adjacent to the church) then park in the large pub car park, otherwise limited roadside parking along Chequers Lane. A walk of c. 5 miles in the beautiful Upper Hambleden Valley area, offering wonderful views and scenery. […]

Meet at Whiteleaf Hill (free) car park, Peters Lane, near Princes Risborough, HP27 0RP. A walk of 6.2 miles on well used tracks and paths offering splendid views from Brush Hill and Whiteleaf Hill, including views down towards Chequers. Total walk elevation of c. 650 feet. Explorer 181 GR SP 823036 CS Map 3 Please […]

Meet at the front of the National Trust Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre (near the Bridgewater Monument), Monument Drive, off the B4506 near Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT – free parking and WC’s available. A stile-free walk of around 5.5 miles with minimal hills. The walk takes us through woods, past Ashridge College, along part of the Golden […]

Meet at Cadmore End in Church Lane opposite the school HP14 3PE. Parking is available on the verge. This is a 6 mile hilly walk towards Ibstone, going through Fingest and Turville before a steady uphill climb along the escarpment. We then descend past Ibstone House before a gradual ascent back to Cadmore End. There is […]

Meet at The Full Moon pub, Hare Lane, Little Kingshill, HP16 0EE. Park in the pub car park if eating/drinking afterwards otherwise park considerately in the adjacent lane. A 5.4 mile fairly level walk (total ascent 100 ft) heading south to circumvent Great Kingshill, then along the converse side of one of the ridges that […]

Meet at the large Cowleaze Wood car park (free), Christmas Common Road (between Stokenchurch and Christmas Common), nearest postcode OX49 5HX. An easy 5-mile walk visiting two outstanding SSSI’s, Aston Rowant and Shirburn Hill. We pass through a number of gates, clamber over two stiles, and face one steep climb (total ascent of 500ft) and […]

An interesting walk of 5.8 miles exploring the valleys to the west of Chesham, including Herbert’s Hole, Ballinger Bottom and Friar's Hill, with 470 feet of ascent. Meeting at Water Meadow car park in Chesham (exit off the A416 St Mary’s Way main road roundabout), HP5 1LF. Parking costs £2 for 3 hours (cash, card […]

Meet at the Stocks Lane free car park (at the Aldbury Sports Ground, at the north end of the village beyond the Greyhound Inn), HP23 5RU. A gentle and scenic […]

Meet opposite The Two Brewers PH, Chipperfield, WD4 9BS. Plenty of free parking either by the church or opposite the cricket pitch. A 5.8 mile scenic and varied walk to […]

Meet at Bellingdon Village Hall, Chesham Road, Bellingdon (north of Chesham), HP5 2XU – parking at the hall. A scenic 5.2 mile figure-of-eight walk exploring one of the ‘Chesham Bottoms’. […]

Meet outside the Maharaja's Well, Main Street, Stoke Row, RG8 5QJ Parking available roadside along Main Street (or at the Cherry Tree if pre-booked for lunch). This walk is just […]

Meet opposite the pubs (Swan and Crown) by the beacon post in Ley Hill (near Chesham), HP5 1UY. Easy parking anywhere around the village green. The 5 mile walk heads […]

Meet at The Whip Inn, Pink Road, Lacey Green, HP27 0PG. This 5.4 mile walk includes a section of the Chiltern Way, passes Hampden House, then crosses Hampden Common on […]

Meet at the free car park on the south west side of Hill Road / Chinnor Hill where crossing the Ridgeway / Upper Icknield Way (nearest post code OX39 4BB). […]

Meet at Cadmore End (nr High Wycombe) in Church Road, directly opposite the village school, HP14 3PE. Ample parking along the verge or in a small parking area next to […]

Meet at the Warburg Nature Reserve car park, Bix Bottom (near Henley) RG9 6BJ. Approach from either B480 at Middle Assendon, or A4130 turn off to Bix village, and, in […]

Meet by the Crown pub in Ley Hill Common. Chesham. HP5 1UY. There is ample parking in the surrounding lanes and parking bays. A 5.4 mile walk across scenic rolling […]

Meet by the front entrance of Berkhamsted Station, Lower Kings Rd HP4 2AJ. Free 4-hour parking nearby at Canal Fields, Broadwater turn off HP4 1HR, or on New Road at the back of the castle. A 6.5 mile walk heading into Frithsden before ascending and walking along the top and then descending into the Golden […]

Meet in the large car park at the John Bunyan PH, Coleman Green, nr Wheathampstead, AL4 8ES. Pre-order food at the bar before departing on the walk. A 5.4 mile walk that quickly arrives at the John Bunyan memorial before leading down to Bricket Hall  and then up along the valley to Wheathampstead before heading […]

Note: the walk starts at 10.30am (meet up at 10.20am) Meet in the large free car park on Chorleywood Common, just off the A404 Rickmansworth Road (30m along from the new cricket ground clubhouse - not the church car park), nearest postcode WD3 5SG. A 5.75 mile scenic walk heading across the common, through the […]

Meet/park at The Royal Standard of England PH, Brindle Lane, Forty Green, nr. Beaconsfield, HP9 1XT. Starting from England’s oldest free house, a 5.8 mile figure-of-eight walk heading up to Penn, across Wycombe Heights golf course then back towards the pub before a loop through Roundhead Wood and Hogback Wood. Option for a shorter walk […]

Meet at Middle Assendon, Henley-on-Thames RG9 6AU. Park in the long lay-by beside the B480, very close to the Rainbow Pub. 6 miles with 735 ft of ascent and no stiles. There is a steep hill at the beginning along the Oxfordshire Way towards Fawley, with fine views at the top as the reward. A little bit of lane walking towards Roundhouse Farm, […]

Meet in The Forge car park (small fee by cash/card – WCs available), off the High Street, Tring, HP23 5AH. A lovely walk of 5.5 miles from Tring town centre up into the wooded Chilterns through Stubbings Wood to Hastoe, then along a section of Grim’s Ditch to Wigginton, and back through Tring Park. 3 […]

A 6-mile circular flat walk from Thame (Oxon) to Haddenham (Bucks). Meet in Cattle Market car park, off North Street (B4445), Thame, OX9 3FP. Pay and display £2.60 for 5 hours (exact cash or card). From the centre of Thame the walk soon heads out along a country lane to field footpaths and bridleways. Nearing Haddenham […]

Meet at The Lions of Bledlow PH, Bledlow, HP27 9PE. Park along the roadside in Church End nearby unless booked at the pub for lunch. A hilly 6-mile figure-of-eight walk through beautiful open countryside with splendid far-reaching views. Head south to join The Ridgeway over Lodge Hill, before continuing south to ascend Bledlow Ridge. Return […]

Meet at the Red Lion PH, 21 Main Road / B440 Hemel-Leighton Buzzard Rd, Dagnall, HP4 1QZ A c.6.3 mile walk in an area deemed an AONB. Total ascent of approx. 450ft, largely covered by 2 main climbs. Initially heading south to Hoo Wood and then joining the Chiltern Way towards Studham. We then head […]

Meet at The Five Horseshoes PH, Maidensgrove (heading towards Russell’s Water, RG9 6EX.  Only park in the pub car park if lunching, otherwise roadside beside Russell’s Water Common. A hilly 5 mile walk heading to Cookley Green, Nettlebed and Park Corner. Expect some far reaching views. No stiles and 575 feet of ascent. Explorer 171 […]

Meet in Wooburn Park free car park (turn off the A4094 by St Paul’s Church into Wooburn Town road), Wash Hill, Wooburn, HP10 0TT. A 6-mile walk up through the woods and down by the riverside, which could be muddy in places. A short-cut is available for the Groovers along the dismantled railway line, avoiding […]

Meet at the NT Ashridge Visitor Centre (free parking), end of Monument Drive, off the B4506 near Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT. A 5.6 mile walk along Princes Riding to Ashridge House, […]

Note: the walk starts at 10.30am (meet up at 10.20am) Meet at Water Meadow car park (exit off of the A416 St Mary’s Way roundabout), Chesham HP5 1LF (free parking […]

Meet at Cookham Moor car park, High Street, Cookham, SL6 9SB (£2 or free to NT members). A 5.8 mile flat walk across fields to Bolters Lock, Maidenhead  then returning […]

Meet in Stokenchurch on the grass area alongside the fire-damaged Kings Hotel, Oxford Road, HP14 3TA. Park in the side roads opposite the hotel. A 4-mile walk taking in Chiltern […]

Meet at the Shire Horse pub, Bath Road (A4), Littlewick Green (west of Maidenhead), SL6 3QA. A 6-mile stile-free walk with only 200 feet of elevation. Starts in the Maidenhead […]

Meet opposite the school in Church Lane, Cadmore End, HP14 3PE where parking is available on the verge. This is an easy 5 mile walk on well used paths, with […]

Meet at the National Trust car park (free) at the top of Coombe Hill, Lodge Hill, HP17 0AR (nearest). Starting on the chalk upland of Coombe Hill we head SE […]

Meet in the (free) car park at the Society's Whiteleaf & Brush Hill site, top of Peters Lane, Princes Risborough, HP27 0RP. This 7 mile walk will celebrate the 50th […]

An interesting 5.5 mile walk through woods and fields from Hughenden Park, over Downley Common towards West Wycombe and back. 700 feet of ascent. Meet at the St Michael & […]

Meet outside the Red Lion, 1 Highmore Cottages, Little Missenden, HP7 0RB. Parking roadside opposite the pub. A walk of around 5.5 miles via Holmer Green and Mop End, returning […]

Meet at The King's Head PH, Bridge Road, Hunton Bridge (near Kings Langley), WD4 8RE. Park at the pub if lunching, otherwise free car parks on both sides of Langleybury […]

Meet at the Maharaja's Well, Main Street, Stoke Row, RG9 5QJ. Roadside parking along Main Street (please park responsibly). A 6.5 mile walk exploring the colourful autumn delights of the […]

Meet at the Red Lion PH, Church Road, Studham, LU6 2QA. Lunch orders taken before starting the walk. Park roadside by the pub or in the small car park opposite […]

Meet at The Red Lion PH, Village Road, Coleshill, HP7 OLH. Only use the pub car park if pre-booked for Sunday lunch, otherwise roadside parking is available. An attractive walk […]

Meet at Redbourn Common car park (beside the cricket pavilion), West Common Rd, Redbourn AL3 7NG. A 6 mile walk to the south of Redbourn with gentle hills, good views […]

Meet at the West Wycombe car park adjacent to the old garden centre, Chorley Road, HP14 3AP (What3Words: ///pipes.fame.dime). A varied 5½ mile walk passing the West Wycombe Mausoleum and […]

Meet at The Bottle & Glass C17 Inn, Bones Lane, Binfield Heath, Oxon, RG9 4JT. Park in the pub car park if lunching, or in Harpsden Road opposite. A 5.8 […]

Meet at Little Gaddesden Bowling Club car park, Church Road, HP4 1NU. A scenic 6-mile walk across fields and woods via Dagnall, Whipsnade Park Golf Course and Mason's Plantation to […]

By invitation only : The pre-booked Walk Leaders Christmas Lunch is being held at the Grouse & Ale PH, Lane End, with an optional walk beforehand only for those attending. […]

Meet in Stokenchurch at the bus stop near the fire-damaged Kings Hotel, Oxford Road, HP14 3TA. Park in the side roads opposite the hotel. A 5.2 mile walk heading south from Stokenchurch via the M40 underpass and on to Wellground and the periphery of the Wormsley Estate, then on to Ibstone Common and village. Five […]

Meet at the Red Lion PH, Village Rd, Chenies WD3 6ED. Parking road-side along the village road opposite the pub. This is a 5.6 mile walk in The Chess Valley, with no stiles, but be prepared for some mud. The route takes us past Chenies Manor and down to the weir below Latimer House, through the […]

Meet at Watlington Hill car park (free), (top of) Hill Road, Watlington, OX49 5HS. A 5.3 mile pre-Christmas walk on good paths and quiet lanes offering a lovely woodland adventure and a breath-taking hilltop walk going via the aptly named Christmas Common, then Northend, Lower Dean Woods, Watlington Park and Watlington Hill. Total elevation of […]

Join us on a Boxing Day gathering to walk off the Christmas indulgences. The walk will start at 10.30am - online booking is required and will remain open until noon on Christmas Eve. Meet at 10.20am at the free car park at Great Kingshill Common, The Common (turning off the A4128 opposite the Lounge India […]

A New Years Day walk to get everyone going again after the Christmas break. Starting at 10.30am (meet 10 minutes beforehand) and online booking is open until noon on NYE. Meet in Wendover Library Car Park, High Street (opposite Lucca restaurant), HP22 6DU – WC’s available and free bank holiday parking. A 5.7 mile walk […]

Meet in the Whiteleaf Hill Car Park (free), off Peters Lane (top of the hill), Princes Risborough, HP27 0RP. The 5.4 mile walk with total ascent of 750 feet undulates along the edge of the escarpment from Brush Hill to Chequers Knap. There are some fine views and peaceful woodlands. Steps and inclines may well […]

Meet at the Dashwood Roadhouse, Old Oxford Road, Piddington HP14 3BH. Park along roadside or if lunching (recommended) in the pub car park. An undulating walk of 5.2 miles and total ascent of 520 feet, with three moderate climbs, one steep descent and no stiles. The walk is taken from Walk 22 in the ’50 […]

Meet at the Hambleden village car park, entrance behind the Stag & Huntsman PH, RG9 6RP (parking charge of £3 for 4 hours). A lovely fairly flat, stile-free walk of 5.5 miles through Chiltern woodlands, attractive villages and along the Thames tow path from Medmenham. The walk will take in a chalk quarry, a Cistercian […]

Meet at The Lilley Arms PH, West Street, Lilley LU2 8LN. Parking at pub if lunching, otherwise road side parking. A 5.6 mile walk to Galley and Warden Hill with far reaching views, mostly on well defined tracks but with several short steep sections. The ridge is exposed to the weather. No stiles. Total ascent 500ft. […]

Meet outside The Whip Inn, Pink Road, Lacey Green, HP27 0PG. Parking either roadside on Pink Road opposite the pub, or along Main Road opposite the windmill. The walk of 4.5 miles takes us initially to Pyrtle Spring on the outskirts of Princes Risborough, then south west to reach The Pink and Lily PH, before […]

Meet and start at The Golden Ball PH, Golden Ball Lane (off the A308), Pinkney’s Green (near Maidenhead), SL6 6NW. A 5.5 mile circular walk heading north towards Cookham Dean on the woodland edge and then back across open countryside. 330 ft of elevation. Explorer 172 GR SU 859830 CS Map 32 Please meet up 10 minutes […]

Meet at the Thame Lambert Hotel, London Road, Aston Rowant,  OX49 5SQ (500 yards off of J6 M40). Unless lunching at the hotel, park along quiet roads by the hotel. A 5.5 mile walk taking us under the M40 and up to Bald Hill, Cowleaze Wood, and through the Wormsley Estate. Two main hills and […]

Meet at The Red Lion PH, Thame Road, Longwick, HP27 9SG. Park in the pub car park if lunching, otherwise adjacent in Chestnut Way. The 6 mile flat walk has fine views of the Chiltern escarpment taking in part of the Phoenix Trail plus the villages of Horsenden and Saunderton. There are 4 stiles. Explorer […]

Meet at The Red Lion PH, Village Road, Coleshill, HP7 0LH. Only use the pub car park if pre-booked for Sunday lunch, otherwise roadside parking is available. An attractive walk of 6.1 miles (with a short-cut option available) around Coleshill, passing Brentford Grange, Hodgemoor woods, Great Beard woods, Ongar Hill farm, and Bowers farm. No […]

Park and meet at the car park opposite Checkendon Primary School, Uxmore Road, RG8 0SR A delightful, gentle 5.5 mile woodland walk, no stiles, and elevation of only 300 feet. Heading off east towards Ipsden Wood and over to Stoke Row, through some delightful woodland. We continue through Brasiers Common and then Checkendon Court. For lunch […]

Meet at the Hambleden village car park, entrance behind the Stag & Huntsman PH, RG9 6RP (parking charge of £3 for 4 hours). A 5.7 mile countryside walk starting with a stiff climb from Hambleden to Pheasants Hill and thereafter undulating uplands to Rockwell End and Rotten Row before descending back to the start. 525 […]

Meet outside the Ashridge Visitor Centre (free parking), end of Monument Drive, off the B4506 near Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT. A 5.7 mile walk taking us down into Aldbury then out across Stocks Golf Club to pick up The Ridgeway and on through Aldbury Knowers. Reaching Pitstone Hill there are fine views at Paul’s Knob (seriously!). […]

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 limited parking on New Road (rear of the castle). A 5.15 mile walk going through Alpine Meadow Nature Reserve and then over Berkhamsted Common and returning through Frithsden […]

A 6-mile flat walk from Thame (Oxon) to Haddenham (Bucks). Meet in Cattle Market car park, off North Street (B4445), Thame, OX9 3FP. Pay and display £2.60 for 5 hours (exact cash or card). From the centre of Thame the walk soon heads out along a country lane to field footpaths and bridleways. Nearing Haddenham railway […]

Meet in Memorial Road around the corner from The Hampden Arms PH, Great Hampden HP16 9RQ. Park along Memorial Road beside the cricket pitch, or in the pub car park if lunching. A 5.5 mile walk offering some fine views, heading north past Hampden House and church to Little Hampden. Returning via Hampden Bottom and […]

Meet at the Hambleden village car park, entrance behind the Stag & Huntsman PH, RG9 6RP (parking charge of £3 for 4 hours). A gorgeous and popular 5.7 mile walk for all weathers. Starting from the delightful Hambleden village walking the contours of the chalk slope towards Medmenham, taking on an easy but roped traverse […]

Meet at Cadmore End in Church Lane opposite the school HP14 3PE. Parking is available on the verge. This is a highly rated and popular 6-mile hilly walk with one stile towards Ibstone, going through Fingest and Turville before a steady uphill climb along the escarpment. We then descend past Ibstone House before a gradual ascent […]

Meet outside the Ashley Green Memorial Hall, Two Dells Lane (near to and opposite the church), Ashley Green, HP5 3RB. Free parking, and WC /light refreshments at the popular Glebe Café (rear of the hall) before or after the walk. A rural walk of 5.4miles with total elevation of 490 ft across three moderate climbs, […]

Meet at the Water Gardens car park, Bridge Street, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1EF. Long stay section costs £2.70 for 4 hours (even on Sunday). A 6.3 mile stile-free walk along urban pavements and country paths around the outskirts of Hemel Hempstead. Initially heading to Hemel Old Town and Picotts End before turning to reach Field […]

Meet and park in the lay-by on the B480, in Middle Assendon village (nr Henley), RG9 6AU. If booked for lunch at the Rainbow PH the pub car park can be used. A scenic undulating walk of around 5.5 miles with one stile and the main hill at the beginning. The route takes us along […]

Meet at the Blizzards Yard car park (free on Sunday), off High Street, Chalfont St Giles, HP8 4QA. A lovely walk of 6.3 miles and 500ft total elevation that passes through woods and farmland with pleasant distant views. Leaving the village along the Chiltern Way towards The Swillet, Bottom Wood, and Newlands Park (Chiltern Open […]

Meet at the entrance to the National Trust Dunstable Gateway Centre, Dunstable Road, Whipsnade, Beds LU6 2GY (parking fee of £3.50 for non-Trust members). A 5.25 mile walk with 550 feet of ascent, descending to the foot of the escarpment before a very steep ascent including a flight of steps to eventually pass through the […]

Meet at Chesham Metropolitan Line Station entrance, Station Approach, Chesham, HP5 1DH. This stile-free 5.6 mile walk explores the network of paths in beautiful rolling countryside to the east of Chesham before returning to the town alongside the river Chess. We pass through a number of gates, there are 3 climbs (total ascent of 560ft) […]

Meet outside The Crown PH, Ley Hill (nr Chesham) HP5 1UY, with plentiful free parking around the village green. A very scenic 6.2 mile walk around rolling countryside from Ley Hill to Latimer and along the Chess valley and back, taking in woodland, open farmland fields, and some quiet lane walking. 2 stiles, 475 feet […]

Meet at the Dashwood Roadhouse PH, Old Oxford Road, Piddington, HP14 3BH. Park roadside, or if lunching in the pub car park. A walk of c. 5.25 miles in the area between the A40 and M40, towards Towerage and then passing by Wheeler End and Cadmore End Commons. There are five stiles, one steep climb […]

Meet outside Henley Town Hall, Market Place, RG9 2AQ. Numerous pay & display parking options in Henley with Kings Road and Greys Road sites being closest (costing £2.40 on Sunday up to 4 hours). A 6.5 mile walk exploring the hills and woods around the riverside market town of Henley-on-Thames. Our route takes us up […]

Meet at Heartwood Forest Car Park, Wheathampstead Road, Sandridge, AL4 9DG (approx 2 miles north of St Albans, off B651). A 5.6 mile walk exploring new and ancient woodland, hopefully including bluebells, managed by The Woodland Trust and understood to be the largest new native forest in England. Mainly well-defined paths but possibly muddy in […]

Meet in the car park in front of Liittle Gaddesden Village Hall, 120m on LHS of Church Road, HP4 1NX. A 5-mile walk offering fine views. From Little Gaddesden heading downhill to Dagnall, then uphill to Ward Hurst Farm, before a hilltop return via Ringshall. Total elevation of 300 feet and 1 stile Explorer 181 GR SP […]

Meet at the right-hand bend along Park Lane (off of the B460) on the way to and near the Five Horseshoes PH, Maidensgrove (nearest post code RG9 6HN). Parking roadside along the edge of the common. A 6 mile hilly walk with wonderful views heading up to Turville Heath, then on to Southend, then back […]

Meet at the Ballinger Common Recreation Ground car park, Blackthorne Lane, Ballinger (near Great Missenden), HP16 9LN. A relatively flat 5 mile walk, with one moderate ascent near the finish, taking in mixed countryside and unspoilt villages. There is a naval point of interest and 4 well maintained stiles. Explorer 181 GR SP 911031 CS […]

Meet outside the Hurley Village Hall, High Street, Hurley (nr Henley), SL6 5LT. Limited parking at the village hall, or at The Rising Sun PH if booked for lunch, or at designated parking bays along the High Street A walk of approx. 5.5 miles and ascent of 320 ft leading from the picturesque village along […]

Meet in Wendover Library car park (free on a Sunday), High Street (opposite Lucca restaurant), HP22 6DU. A walk of 6 miles that heads out from the town and up to Wendover Woods and the café and on to Haddington Hill. Returning back down to the town via Boddington Hill Fort. Some fine views and […]

Meet outside the George and Dragon PH in Quainton, (nr Aylesbury),  Parking around the village green, HP22 4AR A 5.4 mile hilly walk (total ascent 570 ft with some stiles), heading northwards past the village windmill and over Quainton Hill and Conduit Hill towards Hogshaw hamlet and farms. Picking up parts of the Midshires Way and […]

Meet at the free car park on the south west side of Hill Road / Chinnor Hill where crossing the Ridgeway / Upper Icknield Way, (nearest post code) OX39 4BB. A 6 mile scenic walk that takes in parts of the Icknield Way and Chiltern Way as well as woodland paths. The escarpment will ensure […]

Meet at the West Wycombe public car park, Chorley Rd (at the base of Mausoleum Hill, next to The Walled Garden café), HP14 3AP. A scenic walk of 5.5 miles and elevation of 700 ft initially going from West Wycombe to Bottom Wood Nature Reserve (managed by the Society). The return offers fine views of […]

Meet at the Codmore/ Botley Road Playing Fields car park (free), Botley Road (east of Chesham towards Ley Hill), HP5 1XG. This fairly easy, largely flat 4.2 mile walk starts by heading towards Jasons Hill and Lye Green and returning via Hilltop, to the north-east of Chesham. There are attractive views towards Berkhamsted and Amersham. […]

Meet outside the Ashridge Visitor Centre (free parking), end of Monument Drive, off the B4506 near Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT. A 5.75 mile walk heading out through the Ashridge woodland to reach Pitstone Hill with fine views on offer.  A gradual descent down to Aldbury via Aldbury Knowers, before a final steep climb back to the […]

Meet at Frieth Village Hall RG9 6PR where there is a small free car park. Further roadside parking to be found along nearby Innings Road. A scenic 6-mile walk via the picturesque Fingest, Turville and Skirmett villages, offering wonderful views and scenery. Two steep ascents, one steep descent, three stiles and several short road sections. […]

Meet outside the Wendover Woods café, HP22 5NQ – card payments only in the main car park (£6 for 3 hours, unfortunately). A scenic 5.5 mile walk going easterly through Wendover Woods and out to Dancers End Nature Reserve. Stile free but numerous farm gates and a total elevation of 600 ft with 2 main […]

Meet outside the Red Lion PH,Coleshill, HP7 0LH. Only park in the pub car park if pre-booked for (the popular) lunch, otherwise plentiful street parking. An interesting countryside walk of 5.8 miles through woods and farmland with just 380ft of gently undulating total elevation. From Coleshill towards Hertfordshire House to Penn Bottom and the Penn […]

Meet at The Whip Inn, Pink Road, Lacey Green, HP27 0PG. Parking roadside along Pink Road This 5.4 mile walk includes a section of the Chiltern Way, passes Hampden House, then crosses Hampden Common on the way back. No major hills, 250 feet of ascent, and a couple of stiles. Explorer 181 GR SP 818007 […]

Meet at Lane End in the village car park (free at the bottom section), off the High Street / B482 (opposite Church Path), HP14 3ER. This is a hilly 5.5 mile stile free walk on well defined paths with lovely views of the Chilterns countryside. From Lane End we walk through Finings Wood and descend […]

Meet on Harpenden common in the car park adjacent to the cricket pavilion, off the A1081 St Albans Road, AL5 2JF. A 5.5 mile walk through Rothamstead park, the agricultural research estate, and onwards to the Chiltern Way. Then down to the River Ver to Redbourn returning via the disused railway Nicky Line passing the […]

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 limited parking on New Road (rear of the castle). Walk is an easy, stile- free 5.5 miles, mostly on level paths but with 3 short uphill sections (total ascent […]

Meet at the Flowering Spring PH, Henley Road, Playhatch (near Sonning), RG4 9RB. Parking at the pub. A lovely 5.8 mile walk, with only 250 feet of ascent, that heads north over open countryside to Shiplake, and then joins up with The Thames Path for a long stretch along the river to bring us back […]

Meet at the Hambleden village car park, entrance behind the Stag & Huntsman PH, RG9 6RP (parking charge of £3 for 4 hours). A lovely walk of 5.5 miles through Chiltern woodlands, attractive villages and along the Thames tow path. Total elevation of only 350 feet and no stiles, as the walk takes in a […]

Meet at The Cock and Rabbit PH, The Lee (near Great Missenden), HP16 9LZ. A 5.5 mile walk, initially heading fairly steeply down towards Wendover looking over the HS2 works. Then the Ridgeway through Great Widmoor Wood, and a steady return climb towards Swan Bottom, and back to The Lee, with both an old, and […]

Meet outside the ticket office entrance (main car park/ London trains side) at Chalfont & Latimer Station Little Chalfont, HP7 9PR. Parking at the station £3. An easy very scenic  5.5 mile walk alongside the River Chess from Neptune Falls by Latimer House as far as the watercress beds, before returning via Chenies Manor House. […]

Park and meet at the SE end of Rocky Lane, RG9 4RE, just S of Greys Court. Limited roadside parking spaces, but NT members may prefer to use the Greys Court car park (RG9 4PG) and walk the 500m down to Rocky Lane. This five-mile walk begins with some traditional grazed downland and then traverses […]

Meet at the free public car park next to Frieth Village Hall (next to the school), RG9 6PR. A hilly 5.5 mile walk in woodland and across open countryside. The walk starts out along the Chiltern Way through Mousells Wood, then descends into Fingest. We walk across two wildflower meadows next to Watery Lane, with […]

The walk will now start from The Boot PH, The Green, Sarratt WD3 6BL ( this is half a mile from the original advised meeting place - The Plough, Belsize - along the main road to Sarratt ). Park in the pub car park if lunching, or around The Green if not staying.  The pub […]

Meet at Cholesbury Village Hall, Cholesbury Lane (near Chesham), HP23 6ND. Limited parking available on the verge in front of the hall, with further parking nearby roadside opposite the Full Moon pub (or in the pub car park if booked for lunch). A relatively flat, six mile, figure-of-eight walk to Lee Gate and back via […]

Meet in Nettlebed by the bus stop on the A4130, by Nettlebed Kiln, RG9 5AX. Park either by the common on The Green, or in the large Village Club car park off the High Street (RG9 5DA) A lovely circuit of 5.7 miles with no stiles, mostly woodland, down past the ruins of  St James Church, Bix. […]

Park and meet in Christmas Common along Northend Rd near its junction with Christmas Common Rd.  with room for about 6 cars. This is very near the Fox and Hounds PH, postcode OX49 6HL, with pub parking only if booked for lunch. A circuit from Christmas Common through woods towards Russell’s Water, and back via Pishill […]

Meet and park - car sharing where possible- at the overflow car park of The Flower Pot PH, Aston Lane, Aston (off the A4130 near Henley), RG9 3DG. A 5.5 mile walk with gentle inclines giving fine views of The Thames Valley, with a shorter option for the Groovers. The route takes us through open […]

Meet at the roofed pump, on the small green, in the centre of Chenies village, just off of Latimer Road, WD3 6ER. Limited parking on the side roads around the green, or further along Latimer Road by The Red Lion PH. The 5-mile scenic walk will pass historic Chenies Manor, head west through woods and […]

Meet outside the Maharaja's Well, Main Street, Stoke Row, RG9 5QE Parking available roadside along Main Street (or at the Cherry Tree if pre-booked for lunch). This walk is just over 6 miles, mainly flat but with a couple of short steep inclines, and no stiles. From the historic Maharajah's Well the route takes us through […]

Meet at Cadmore End (nr High Wycombe) in Church Road (off the B482 / Marlow Road), directly opposite the village school, HP14 3PE. Ample parking along the verge, or in a small parking area next to the school. A 5.3 mile walk of attractive woods, country lanes and rolling hills. We walk downhill towards Fingest […]