Organised Walks – Checkendon, Oxon
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 […]
Organised Walks – 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 5.7 mile countryside walk starting with […]
Organised Walks – Ashridge, Herts
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 […]
Country Ramble and Pub Lunch – Swyncombe Snowdrops
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. £27.50 per adult. Join us for this delightful walk that will take you to see the wonderful display of snowdrops and aconites at St Botolph's Church in Swyncombe. You'll also experience exhilarating views over Oxfordshire from the old hill fort on Swyncombe Downs. The walk will be about 5.5 […]
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Organised Walks – Thame, Oxon
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 […]
Organised Walks – Great Hampden, Bucks
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 […]
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Organised Walks – Cadmore End, Bucks
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 […]
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Organised Walks – Hemel Hempstead, Herts
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 […]
Organised Walks – Middle Assendon, Oxon
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 […]
Organised Walks – Chalfont St Giles, Bucks
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 […]
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 […]
Smartphone Safari with Jet Black Squares
The White Hill Centre Chesham, Buckinghamshire£30 pp. All you need for a smartphone safari is your smartphone, a sense of humour and a good pair of shoes. While exploring Chesham we will share top tips on how to take stunning photos. All safaris combine practical photography as well as how to edit your photos using one of the best free […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Botanical Mono Printing
Captain's Wood Hivings Hill, Chesham, BuckinghamshireTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Special price £10.50 pp thanks to funding from the Chess Smarter Water Catchment Project. This nature craft workshop allows you to enjoy a few hours of creative escapism, a great way to connect with nature and good for your mental wellbeing. Enjoy a guided walk at our Captain’s Wood […]
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 […]
Foraging for Edible and Medicinal Plants
Marlow Common Marlow, Buckinghamshire£27.50 pp. THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Springtime walks will never be the same again if you come along to our foraging day with Fred Gillam (aka Fred the Forager) He’s been foraging for his supper for more than 30 years and will show you exactly what you can safely pick, what to avoid, […]
Bledlow Ridge Heritage Trail Walk
The Lions of Bledlow Bledlow, Buckinghamshire£10 pp. THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. A brand new heritage trail has been created as part of a circular walk around the historic monuments of Bledlow Ridge. Generously supported by Lord Carrington and funded by the Farming in Protected Landscaped Initiative, this trail takes in the newly restored Bledlow Cross, the Bledlow barrow […]
Forest Bathing in Captain’s Wood
Captain's Wood Hivings Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire£27.50pp. We are delighted to invite you to join us on a calming Forest Bathing session at our beautiful Captain’s Wood site. Forest Bathing, also known in Japan as Shinrin-yoku, is an enjoyable and restorative nature-based wellbeing practice. Together with other participants you will be guided on a 2-hour slow, sensory woodland walk designed to […]
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 […]
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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, […]
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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. […]
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Foraging for Edible and Medicinal Plants
Marlow Common Marlow, Buckinghamshire£27.50 pp. Springtime walks will never be the same again if you come along to our foraging day with Fred Gillam (aka Fred the Forager) He’s been foraging for his supper for more than 30 years and will show you exactly what you can safely pick, what to avoid, how to prepare your harvest, and […]
Organised Walks – 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. […]
Stanley Spencer Walk & Gallery Visit, Cookham
Stanley Spencer Gallery 16 High St, Cookham, Maidenhead, Berkshire£10 pp. Join Ann Danks from the Stanley Spencer Gallery and our very own walks leader, Andrew Clark, for a highly recommended guided walk around beautiful Cookham where you'll enjoy a morning through the eyes of Stanley Spencer - a local artist who become well known for depicting biblical scenes as if in Cookham itself, […]
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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. 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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 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. […]
Organised Walks – 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 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 […]
Glow in the Dark
Whiteleaf & Brush Hill Peters Lane, Princes RisboroughSORRY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. £8 Adult, £4 Child If you have never seen glow worms before, come and witness this magical display of nature's very own fairy lights with expert John Tyler. BOOK NOW
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Glow in the Dark
Whiteleaf & Brush Hill Peters Lane, Princes RisboroughUNFORTUNATELY WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL THIS EVENT DUE TO LACK OF GLOW WORMS. £8 Adult, £4 Child If you have never seen glow worms before, come and witness this magical display of nature's very own fairy lights with expert John Tyler. BOOK NOW
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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. […]
Glow in the Dark
Whiteleaf & Brush Hill Peters Lane, Princes Risborough£8 Adult £4 Child If you have never seen glow worms before, come and witness this magical display of nature's very own fairy lights with expert John Tyler. BOOK NOW
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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 Lodge Hill Nature Reserve and prehistoric site. Returning along the Chiltern Way, and finishing with a walk around the sunken aquatic Lyde Gardens, created by […]
Organised Walks – 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 NT café, and further lunch options at nearby pubs in Aldbury or Little Gaddesden. A 5.25 mile walk over Northchurch Common, taking in the National […]
Organised Walks – 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 Café (rear of the hall) before or after the walk. A stile-free scenic c.5.5 mile walk, initially uphill ascending 530ft before descending and entering Hockeridge […]
Organised Walks – 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 from the delightful Hambleden village walking the contours of the chalk slope towards Medmenham including a roped traverse, before heading due south to reach the […]
Organised Walks – 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 sports ground. An undulating 6-mile walk from the pretty village of Aldbury, following the ancient Ridgeway up through Aldbury Nowers Nature Reserve, to reach stunning […]
Organised Walks – 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 (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 […]
Bat Walk
Whiteleaf Cross Car Park Peters Lane, Princes RisboroughTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED £7.50 pp. Join bat enthusiast Veritie from North Bucks Bat group on a fully immersive bat walk using handheld detectors to take a glimpse into the lives of the only true flying mammal. Learn more about these amazing creatures and the night time world they inhabit. All welcome- children […]
Organised Walks – 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 the pub. A 5.5 mile stile-free level walk (just 90 ft total ascent for those who like the flat walks) over heath, farmland and woodland […]
Organised Walks – 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 Road, HP9 2TN. Park on road alongside the cricket ground, or in pub car park if lunching. A fairly flat (400 ft) and stile-free walk of […]
Organised Walks – 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 the manor on the left, then next right into the car park). A 5.8 mile walk along the picturesque Chess Valley heading along the top […]
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 and Sunley Wood. then east to Radnage, before returning to Stokenchurch along the Chiltern Way. A mixture of woodland and open countryside on well used […]
Organised Walks – 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, 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 […]
Wonders Of The Dark Sky
Woodoaks Farm Woodoaks Farm, Rickmansworth, HertfordshireSORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. £10 pp Please note that if cloudy on Thursday 12.09 this event will take place on Friday 13.09 only book if you are able to attend both dates. The Chiltern Society, with the West of London Astronomical Society (WOLAS), South West Herts Astronomical Society (SWHAS) Woodoaks Farm and […]
Guided Tour of Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital
Tiggywinkles Aston Road, Haddenham, United KingdomSORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED £10 pp Join us on a visit to the world famous Tiggywinkles wildlife hospital in Haddenham. This specialist hospital is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of all British wildlife. They take in and treat over 13,000 sick, injured or orphaned wild animals every year. On this guided […]
Private Tour of John Lewis Partnerships Odney Grounds
John Lewis Partnership Heritage Centre Grove Farm, Odney Lane, Cookham, Maidenhead, Berkshire£7.50 pp THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED John Spedan Lewis first purchased land in Cookham in 1926, with the revolutionary purpose of creating a country club retreat for the Partners who worked in his busy London shops. Opened to Partners in 1927 as The Odney Club, we invite you to join a walking tour […]
Organised Walks – 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 of approx. 6 miles leaving Sarratt to descend to the Chess Valley and returning via Flaunden. Varied landscape of meadow, woodland and water meadows with […]
Private Tour of Penn House
Penn House Penn House, Penn Street, Amersham, BuckinghamshireSORRY - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED £15 pp Enjoy a guided tour by Earl and Countess Howe to explore the rich history of Penn House and the successive generations of the Curzon, Penn and Howe families who have lived there for many centuries. You will see family portraits and naval paintings and memorabilia […]
Guided Tour of Berkhamsted Castle
Berkhamsted Castle White Hill, Berkhamsted, HertfordshireSORRY, THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED £10 pp Enjoy a guided tour of this much-loved Norman motte and bailey castle. Hear about its fascinating history and all those who resided there until the late 15th century when the castle fell into decline. The main path into and through the castle is surfaced with gravel […]
Walk and Cream Tea – The Wendover Way with The Wendover Canal Trust
Halton Club House Halton, Aston ClintonSORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED £12 pp Join the Wendover Canal Trust on this guided walk using the newly surfaced towpath from Halton to Wendover. See the Wendover canal brought to life with stories of its restoration, biodiversity and heritage followed by homemade scones and tea at Rothschilds Halton Club House. The walk […]
Homefires & Havens – A Talk at Amersham Museum
Amersham Museum 49 High Street, Amersham, Buckinghamshire£10 pp Enjoy an insightful talk by local historian Alison Bailey, as she shares the experiences and achievements of the local community, especially women, in Amersham during the 1940s. Refreshments included. BOOK NOW
Chilterns Landscape Walk & Talk
Whiteleaf Cross Car Park Peters Lane, Princes Risborough£7.50 pp Join our Head of Conservation on a guided, general interest walk through two of the Chilterns finest nature reserves. You will be introduced to a diverse range of habitats and will see how they are managed to support an array of flora and fauna throughout the year. Whiteleaf Hill is also well known […]
Private Tour of Chenies Manor House
Chenies Manor Chenies, Rickmansworth, United KingdomSORRY - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. £25 pp Join us on this private, guided tour of Chenies Manor House, a grade II listed Tudor house and garden steeped in history, that overlooks the Chess Valley. It boasts original 13th century features including a medieval well, a dungeon and a reputed priest hole as […]
Heritage Tour of Old Tring
Tring Local History Museum 9 Brook Street, Tring, Hertfordshire£10 pp SORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Join us on a tour through the historic market town of Tring with our guide and former mayor, Tim Amsden. We will learn about life in and around Tring from pre-historic times through the ages to modern day. With a rich history to explore, discover interesting […]
Organised Walks – 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 but fine outlooks, going around the Marsworth and Tringford reservoirs and then along the Grand Union Canal and the Wendover Extension to view the progress […]
Planning Talk: Water – A Planning Perspective
White Hill Centre White Hill, Chesham, Bucks, United Kingdom£7.50 pp This talk will look into the issues the Chilterns area faces in tackling the water crisis in housing and infrastructure development and explore options for the future. The talk will last 1-hour with time for questions. The White Hill Centre is wheelchair accessible. BOOK NOW
Tour of Chinnor Windmill
White Fields White Field, Mill Lane, Chinnor, Oxfordshire£7.50 pp This unique mill in Oxfordshire was demolished in 1967 but is being steadily rebuilt by volunteers with the aim of grinding flour again. Enjoy a guided tour of the mill and browse presentations of the mill’s history and restoration process. BOOK NOW
Dorney Court – Private Connoisseurs’ Tour
Dorney Court Dorney Lane, Dorney, Windsor, BuckinghamshireSORRY - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. £33 pp Enjoy a fabulous tour of Dorney Court, a stunning Tudor Manor House and home to the Palmer family for over 500 years. The experienced and informative guides will delve deep into the history of the House and adjoining church and everyone will find something memorable […]
Hilary Bradt – Taking the Risk
The White Hill Centre White Hill, Chesham£7.50 pp This year marks the 50th anniversary of Bradt Guides, the world's leading independent travel publisher. Join Hilary at this talk as she relives the engaging, insightful, amusing and sometimes alarming story of one of travel's greatest modern pioneers - and a highly successful Chilterns-based business. The White Hill Centre is wheelchair accessible. BOOK […]
Private Tour of Bledlow Manor Gardens, Carington Estate
Bledlow Manor House Bledlow, Aylesbury, BuckinghamshireSORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. £19.50 pp Join us on this private tour of Bledlow Manor gardens, 12 acres of diverse garden that utilises a mixture of different terrain and styles, which includes a Japanese style water garden on converted old cress beds, a walled kitchen garden, parterres, and a selection of sculptures. […]
A ‘Behind-the-Scenes’ Visit to Tring Natural History Museum
Tring Natural History Museum Akeman Street, Tring, Hertfordshire, United KingdomSORRY - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED £15 pp This exclusive visit is back due to popular demand! Step behind the scenes and explore the museum's world-renowned bird collection. This is an opportunity to look at research specimens, discover how they were prepared and conserved, and find out how they're used by scientists today. […]
Guided Walk of Ewelme Watercress Beds
Ewelme Watercress Beds High Street, Ewelme, Oxfordshire, United KingdomSORRY - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. £7.50 pp Join us on a guided walk of Ewelme Watercress Beds, which has been owned by the Chiltern Society since 2001 and is conserved beautifully by our volunteers. A hub of the British watercress industry in the 20th Century, the watercress beds are a picturesque and […]
Ashridge History Walk
Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre (Meet at the Monument at Ashridge) Moneybury Hill, Ashridge Estate, Ringshall, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire£7.50 pp Join us for a 5.5 mile walk that will start at Ashridge House, where the walk leader will give you an overview of the history of the house and the monastery that preceded it. You will then walk along part of Capability Browns Golden Valley and return via the former medieval track that […]
Stanley Spencer Walk & Gallery Visit
Stanley Spencer Gallery 16 High St, Cookham, Maidenhead, Berkshire£14 pp Join Ann Danks and our own walks leader, Andrew Clark, for an easy stile-free four mile walk around beautiful Cookham, seen through the eyes of Stanley Spencer, the local artist who became well known for depicting biblical scenes as if they were in Cookham itself – the place where he was born and […]
Private Tour of Lindengate
Lindengate The Old Allotment site, Wendover Rd, Weston Turville, Aylesbury, Bucks£15 pp We are thrilled to invite you to a private tour at this beautiful, converted allotment. Lindengate, which is 10 years old this year, is a leading Nature based Health and Wellbeing Charity based in Wendover, Bucks, at the foot of the Chiltern Hills. In just over 7 years, and with the support of […]
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 church. A leisurely 5.3 mile walk along the Aston Rowant Discovery Trail. From the 11C church the stile-free walk passes along the NT Juniper Bank […]
Hemel Hempstead Old Town Walk
Gadebridge Park Car Park (Free) Century House, 100 Leighton Buzzard Road, Hemel HempsteadSORRY, THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED £7.50 pp Join us for a historic tour of Gadebridge Park and Hemel Hempstead Old Town where the buildings have retained the atmosphere of a pre 1960s High Street. With many buildings grade II listed and with Tudor and later Georgian frontages. View the highest Church spire in […]
Glamersham – A Talk at Amersham Museum
Amersham Museum 49 High Street, Amersham, Buckinghamshire£10 pp From dinner dances and theatre outings to weddings and trips to London, this fascinating talk by Museum Director, Briony Hudson explores how and why Amersham residents dressed their best in the 19th and 20th centuries. Refreshments included. BOOK NOW
Supper & Walk at Dusk – College Lake
College Lake Nature Reserve B488, Tring, Buckinghamshire, United KingdomSORRY, THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. £25 pp Join us at College Lake Nature Reserve near Tring, The flagship reserve of the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust. The visit begins with supper – shepherd’s pie with vegetarian option in the café with magnificent views of the lakes followed by a guided walk around […]
Organised Walks – 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 significant hills and 900 feet of elevation in total. Initially descending to Lower Vicars Farm and then over the M40 and up towards Beacon Hill. Returning […]
National Paralympic Heritage Centre Tour
National Paralympic Heritage Trust Stoke Mandeville Sports Stadium, Harvey Rd, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire£15 pp Joining the excitement of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympics we have arranged a private tour of the Heritage Centre where the charity aims to enlighten and inspire future generations by celebrating, cherishing and bringing paralympic heritage and its stories of human endeavor to life. There is parking available and the Heritage Centre is […]
Nether Winchendon House Private Tour
Nether Winchendon House Near Thame, BuckinghamshireSORRY - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. 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 […]
Milton’s Cottage Private Tour
Milton's Cottage 21 Deanway, Chalfont St. Giles, BuckinghamshireSORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. £12 pp 2024 marks the 350th anniversary of Milton's death and we invite you to explore his remarkable legacy at his only surviving residence. It was in this 16th century cottage that he completed his epic masterpiece, Paradise Lost, and was inspired to write its sequel, Paradise Regained. […]
Bekonscot Model Village – Exclusive After Hours Tour
Bekonscot Warwick Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire£20 pp During this private event you’ll have exclusive access to the village, see it lit up at dusk and go behind the scenes of the world’s oldest model village. Short talks about Bekonscot’s history and how the models are created will take place, the Bekonscot Light Railway will be running and an engineer will […]
Chiltern Ridge Tour
Old Sax Lane Old Sax Lane, Chartridge, Buckinghamshire£7.50 pp This exclusive tour will show you how this local family run farm produces apple juice. BOOK NOW
Tour of Lacey Green Windmill
Lacey Green Windmill Nr Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire£7.50 pp This is the oldest surviving smock mill in England and has an Engineering Heritage Award. In use until 1915, some of the timber machinery dates to the 1600's. It's undergoing renovation works, and we invite you to join our knowledgeable and dedicated volunteers on an in-depth tour of the windmill. BOOK NOW
The Great Chiltern Come & Sing
Deans Hall Castle Campus, Berkhamsted School, BerkhamstedBOOKINGS HAVE NOW CLOSED. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO BUY ON THE DOOR. £10 pp Carmina Burana live at Berkhamsted School. Come and enjoy the Great Chiltern Come & Sing Choir performing Carmina Burana in the historic setting of Deans Hall, Berkhamsted School. Singers from across the Chilterns will join Tring Choral Society for a day's intense […]
Organised Walks – 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 Cottages, then going along the Ibstone Valley to Twigside Farm estate. It then climbs to the school and passes Ibstone House and a descends to […]
Trail Run – Whiteleaf Hill
Princes Risborough Train Station Princes Risborough, BuckinghamshireA group trail run through the magical woodlands of Whiteleaf Hill Nature Reserve. This route will take us on an undulating 15k loop around the surrounding footpaths including a section on The Ridgeway and Chiltern Way. This is a social run with two pace groups and is suitable for anyone who is comfortable running/hiking 15k […]
Organised Walks – 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 Upper Bottom House farm and then down, passing some HS2 works, to Lower Bottom House farm with its grain store sitting on saddle stones. Returning […]
Organised Walks – 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 of 5.5 miles from West Wycombe out to Bradenham and back, with 675 feet of elevation comprising one sharp climb and one gentle ascent. Explorer […]
A Festival Celebration – St Mary’s Church, Drayton Beauchamp
St Mary the Virgin, Drayton Beauchamp Church Lane, Drayton Beauchamp, Aylesbury, BucksAdults and Children - Free As in previous years we will come together at the beautiful Grade I listed St Mary's Church, set over the bank of the Wendover Canal. Together with our own volunteers and supporters we will enjoy readings, music, cider and cake to round off the 2024 Heritage and Culture Festival. This […]
Organised Walks – 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, and a total ascent of 400ft. The route first passes south through Rotherfield Common, turns west across Stony Bottom and enters the woodlands of Shiplake […]
Marlow Museum & Guided Walk
Marlow Museum Pound Lane, Marlow£15 pp Discover the fascinating history of the beautiful market town of Marlow on this guided visit to Marlow Museum, where you'll have the opportunity to browse a selection of displays. This will be followed by a leisurely walk round the town's historic highlights, led by an expert. There's the opportunity to stop for refreshments […]
Forest Bathing in Captain’s Wood
Captain's Wood Hivings Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire£27.50 pp. We are delighted to invite you to join us on a calming Forest Bathing session at our beautiful Captain’s Wood site. Forest Bathing, also known in Japan as Shinrin-yoku, is an enjoyable and restorative nature-based wellbeing practice. Together with other participants you will be guided on a 2-hour slow, sensory woodland walk designed […]
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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. […]
Discovering Fungi with Fred Gillam – Kingwood Common
Kingwood Common, Nettlebed, Oxfordshire , United KingdomSORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. £27.50 Autumn time walks will never be the same again if you come along to our Autumn Fungus Foray with Fred Gillam (aka Fred The Forager). Fred has been foraging for his supper for over 3 decades and has a passion for the world of fungi. He will […]
Butties, Birds and Beautiful Views from the Alford Arms
Alford Arms Frithsden, Hemel HempsteadSuggested minimum donation £5 (to be split between St Francis Hospice and the Chiltern Society) Join Becky Salisbury of the Alford Arms and Andrew Clark, Chiltern Society Walks Designer, for a bacon butty and cuppa (on the house) at the pub, before venturing out into the lovely Gade Valley. The 4.75 mile walk starts out […]
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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. […]
Chiltern Society – AGM 2024
White Hill Centre White Hill, Chesham, Bucks, United KingdomAll members are invited to join us at our AGM on Saturday 26th October 2024 at the White Hill Centre, Chesham, HP5 1AG. There is no cost to attend the AGM but if you wish to eat lunch the ticket price is £20. The schedule for the day is outlined below: 10am arrival for coffee […]
Organised Walks – 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, […]
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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 […]
Organised Walks – 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, […]
