Chalfont St Giles, Bucks (26 Apr)
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 […]
Ashridge Bluebell Walk and Lunch
Ashridge House Ashridge, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom£15 The National Trust Estate at Ashridge is one of the best places in the country to see bluebells in spring although it is difficult to predict when they will be out or at their best. This gentle walk will take you through carpets of this beautiful plant before finishing with a delicious lunch in […]
Ringshall, Herts (30 Apr)
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 […]
Lewknor, Oxon (3 May)
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 […]
Organised Walks – Lacey Green, Bucks
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 […]
Bledlow, Bucks (7 May)
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 […]
Asheridge (nr Chesham), Bucks (10 May)
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 […]
Whipsnade, Beds (14 May)
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 […]
Belsize (nr Sarratt), Herts (17 May)
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 […]