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Organised Walks – Whipsnade, Beds

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 […]

Organised Walks – Chesham, Bucks

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) […]

Organised Walks – Ley Hill, Bucks

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 […]

Organised Walks – Piddington, Bucks

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 […]

Organised Walks – Henley-on-Thames, Oxon

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 […]

Organised Walks – Sandridge, Herts

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 […]

Organised Walks – Little Gaddesden, Herts

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 […]

Maidensgrove, Oxon

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 […]

Ballinger, Bucks

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 […]

Hurley, Berks

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 […]

Wendover, Bucks

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 […]

Quainton, Bucks

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 […]

Chinnor, Oxon

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 […]

West Wycombe, Bucks

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 […]

Chesham, Bucks

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. […]

Ashridge, Herts

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 […]

Frieth, Fingest, Turville and Skirmett circular walk, Bucks

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. […]

Wendover Woods, Bucks

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 […]

Coleshill, Bucks

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 […]

Lacey Green, Bucks

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 […]

Lane End to Fingest, Bucks

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 […]

Harpenden, Herts

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 […]

Berkhamsted, Herts

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 […]

Playhatch (near Sonning), Oxon

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 […]

Hambleden, Bucks

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 […]

The Lee, Bucks

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. […]

Little Chalfont, Bucks

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  […]

Greys Court, Oxon

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 […]

Frieth, Oxon

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 […]

Sarratt, Herts

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 […]

Cholesbury, Bucks

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 […]

Nettlebed, Oxon

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. […]

Christmas Common, Oxon

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 […]

Aston, Oxon

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 […]

Chenies, Bucks

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 […]

Stoke Row, Oxon

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 […]

Cadmore End, Bucks

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 […]

Longwick, Bucks

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 […]

Church End, Bucks

Meet at Bledlow Church (Holy Trinity), Church End, HP27 9PD. Parking roadside or in the small lay-by. A 6 mile walk offering excellent views going out along the Ridgeway to […]

Ashridge, Herts

Meet by the National Trust Ashridge Visitor Centre, end of Monument Drive, off the B4506 nr Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT. Plentiful free parking and toilet facilities / refreshments available at the […]

Ashley Green, Bucks

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 […]

Hambleden, Bucks

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 […]

Aldbury, Herts

Meet outside The Greyhound PH, 19 Stocks Road, Aldbury HP23 5RT. Limited street parking outside the pub, but more free parking a little further along Stocks Rd at the village […]

Thame, Oxon

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 […]

Colney Heath, Herts

Meet at The Crooked Billet, 88 High St, Colney Heath, AL4 0NP (approx. 3 miles east of St Albans off A414). Park on a side road if not lunching at […]

Knotty Green, Bucks

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 […]

Latimer, Bucks

Meet at the rear of Latimer House, Latimer village, HP5 1UJ in the large Waterhouse free car park (enter by the St Mary’s Church turn-off from Church Lane, passing by […]

Organised Walks – Stokenchurch, Bucks

Meet on the grass area alongside the fire-damaged Kings Hotel, Stokenchurch, HP14 3TA. Park in the side roads opposite the hotel. A hilly six-mile walk heading north to Sprig's Alley […]

Lacey Green, Bucks

Meet outside (the currently closed) Whip Inn PH, Pink Road, Lacey Green, HP27 0PG. Parking roadside along Pink Road This 5.4 mile walk includes a section of the Chiltern Way, […]

Sarratt, Herts

Meet on The Green, Sarratt, Herts, outside The Boot PH, WD3 6BL. Plentiful free parking around The Green, or in the pub car park if pre-booked for lunch. A walk […]

Marsworth, Herts

Meet at Startops End car park (off the B489), Marswoth HP23 4LJ -£3 for 3 hrs, pay and display. A 5 mile fairly flat walk, with just  120ft of elevation […]

Organised Walks – Aston Rowant, Oxon

Meet at St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church The Green, Aston Rowant, OX49 5SW (near J6 of the M40). Parking on the left side of the road just after the […]

Cowleaze Wood, Oxon/Bucks

Meet at the northern end of Cowleaze Wood large free car park (turn left after entering), Christmas Common Road, (nearest post code) OX49 5HX. A scenic 5-mile walk with two […]

Cadmore End, Bucks

Meet opposite the school in Church Lane, Cadmore End HP14 3PE. Ample free parking is available on the verge. This is a 5.5 mile hilly figure-of-eight walk descending towards Harecramp […]

Amersham Old Town, Bucks

Meet at Amersham Old Town car park, The Broadway, HP7 0TU (3 hours £2.20, 4 hours £2.70, over 4 hours £3.80). A 5.6 mile walk, starting with an incline to […]

West Wycombe, Bucks

Meet at the West Wycombe public car park (£4 per stay), Chorley Rd (at the base of Mausoleum Hill, next to The Walled Garden café), HP14 3AP. A scenic walk […]

Peppard Common, Oxon

Meet on Peppard Common close to the Red Lion PH (off the B481), RG9 5LB, where there is adequate roadside parking. A mainly woodland walk of just over five miles, […]

Piddington, Bucks

Meet at the Dashwood Roadhouse, Old Oxford Road, Piddington HP14 3BH. Park roadside at the front of the pub, or if lunching 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, taken from Walk 22 […]

Wigginton, Herts

Meet at Wigginton Sports Ground / Community Shop car park (free) Chesham Road, Wigginton, HP23 6HH or, if full, park on the road. The 5.8 walk has a total ascent of 550 ft and we shall follow the Ridgeway with views towards the Ashridge escarpment, then descend to Tring Station and walk along the Grand Union Canal to Cow Roast, before the ascent back to Wigginton. […]

Tring, Herts

Meet at the Forge Car Park, High Street, Tring, HP23 5AH (small parking charge). A 5.5 mile stile-free walk which includes a world famous museum, a magnificent village hall, a few follies and the all–year-round beauty of Tring Park. One long easy climb out of the town. Explorer 181 GR SP 925114 CS Map 18 […]

Chipperfield, Herts

Meet at The Two Brewers, The Common, Chipperfield, WD4 9BS. Park in either the Church or The Common car park (no fee). A 5.8 mile undulating walk to the south east of Chipperfield exploring the woodland of Chipperfield Common, paddocks and farmland.  Approximately half way we walk along The Green through Sarratt village. Several stiles. […]

Nuffield, Oxon

Meet at Holy Trinity Church, Nuffield Hill, Nuffield (near Nettlebed), RG9 5SN. Parking at the church with a donation please. A walk of 5.8 miles that follows the Ridgeway from Nuffield village over beautiful rolling countryside to the historic St Botolph’s Church and Swyncombe House at Swyncombe. Returning through woodland and open fields. Good surfaces, […]

Whiteleaf Cross, Bucks

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

Wendover, Bucks

Meet outside the John Colet School on Wharf Road, Wendover, HP22  6HF. Park courteously nearby using street parking. The 5.75mile walk takes a gentle route, with fine views, up to and across the heart of Wendover Woods and returns along the picturesque, recently restored, towpath of the Wendover Arm of the Grand Union Canal.  No […]

Radnage, Bucks

Meet and park at Radnage village hall, Radnage Common Road, HP14 4DJ. A two-county walk of 5.7 miles, straddling the Oxon/Bucks border in beautiful scenic chalkland. From the village hall the route goes to the historic St Mary The Virgin Church via Yoesden Nature Reserve, and on towards Daws Hill vineyard (more details as we […]

Chenies, Bucks

Meet on the grass bank opposite the Red Lion PH, Village Road in Chenies village, WD3 6ED. Park along the roadside near the Red Lion. A c.6.0 mile undulating walk down to the Chess river, then across the valley and up to Sarratt and the charming village of Flaunden, mainly on The Chiltern Way. On […]

Henton, Oxon

Starting at the Peacock Country Inn, Henton (near Chinnor), OX39 4AH. Parking in the Inn car park for those lunching, or street parking nearby. As well as the online menu, the pub is also offering a good selection of sandwiches. The walk of 6 miles starts from the settlement of Henton across undulating countryside, before a […]

Chalfont St Giles, Bucks

Meet at the Blizzards Yard car park (free on Sunday), off the High Street, Chalfont St Giles, HP8 4QA. This largely flat but scenic walk begins by heading past Milton's Cottage before heading south to Dibden Hill Farm. We then head back to the start via Seer Green. Explorer 172 GR SP 991936 CS Maps […]

Peppard Common, Oxon

Meet on Peppard Common close to the Red Lion PH (off the B481), RG9 5LB, where there is adequate roadside parking. This is a gentle rural walk of 6 miles, […]

Shiplake, Oxon

Starting at the Baskerville Arms PH, 7 Station Road, Lower Shiplake (near Henley), RG9 3NY. The 5.8 mile walk takes us past Upper Bolney House, through High Wood to Binfield […]

Ashley Green, Bucks

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 […]

Aldbury, Herts

  Meet at the Aldbury village sports ground (free parking), Stocks Road, Aldbury, HP23 5RU. A 5.4 mile varied walk heading through Aldbury and across open fields to Cow Roast, […]

Nettlebed, Oxon

  Meet by The Old Kiln in Nettlebed, RG9 5BA with roadside parking in front, on The Green, RG9 5AX. Further parking nearby at the large Village Hall car park, off […]

Lane End, Bucks – Christmas Lunch Walk

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

Goring, Oxon

Meet at the Wheel Orchard car park (WC's available) Station Road, Goring, RG8 9HB (pay and display £4 for 5 hrs). Join us for our last weekend walk of 2024 with a 6.75 mile stile-free circular walk into the hills to the east of the historic riverside town of Goring. Our route takes us to […]

Penn Street Common, Bucks

Meet at The War Memorial on Penn Street Common  (nr Amersham) , HP7 0PX. Parking on the roadside opposite the memorial, or at Penn Wood car park by the church, or by the Squirrel PH if lunching there. A 5.7-mile undulating walk with 400 ft of ascent and no stiles, with the option to shorten […]

Amersham, Bucks

Join us for our traditional Boxing Day walk for some fresh air and exercise after the Christmas festivities. The walk will start at 10.30am - online booking is required (open until noon on Christmas Eve). Meet at Amersham Old Town car park, The Broadway, HP7 0TU - free parking on bank holidays. A 5.6 mile […]

Aston Clinton, Bucks

Start the new year with a new 6-mile, largely-flat, bank holiday walk from Aston Clinton Park (meet at the free car park on the left), marked turning off the London Road, Aston Clinton, HP22 5FG. Usual Wednesday walk rules apply re online booking and timings. A figure of eight walk that encompasses two stretches of […]

Piddington, Bucks

Meet at the Dashwood Roadhouse PH, Old Oxford Road, Piddington, HP14 3BH. Park roadside, or if booked for lunch in the pub car park. A walk of around 5.5 miles in the area between the A40 and M40.  After a steady early climb to a viewpoint towards West Wycombe, the route passes through several woods, past […]

Nuffield Hill, Oxon

Park and meet in the car park at Holy Trinity Church, Nuffield Hill (nr Nettlebed), RG9 5SN. Voluntary donations for parking requested. A gentle walk of 5.6 miles with varied terrain and good views passing Ewelme Park. No stiles and total ascent of 425 ft. The excellent licensed café, The Maker Space At The Crown, is nearby […]

Chipperfield, Herts

Meet at The Common, Chipperfield, WD4 9BN, at the free car park by the cricket pitch. A gentle 5-mile walk for the new year with one incline – total ascent of 270 feet - and no stiles. A looping circuit west from the Common through varied countryside. W3W:  https://w3w.co/gasp.wash.chew Explorer 182 CS Map 5 Please […]

Shardeloes House, Amersham, Bucks

Meet by the entrance gates to the drive up to Shardeloes House, Missenden Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0RL (turning off the A413 at Shardeloes Roundabout). Park considerately along the roadside anywhere after the roundabout turn-off. A flat 6.5 mile stile-free walk through woodland and open countryside with views of Shardeloes House. Total ascent of just […]