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 […]
Organised Walks – Wigginton, Bucks
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 […]
Organised Walks – Longwick, Bucks
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 […]
Foraging for Edible and Medicinal Plants
Marlow Common (North) Marlow, Buckinghamshire, United KingdomWalks at this beautiful time of the year will never be the same again if you come along to our Foraging day with Fred Gillam (aka Fred The Forager). Fred has been foraging for his supper for over 3 decades and will show you exactly what you can safely pick, what to avoid, how to […]
Organised Walks – Lane End, Bucks
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 […]
Organised Walks – Hailey, Oxon
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 […]
Organised Walks – Chesham, Bucks
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. […]
Organised Walks – Princes Risborough, Bucks
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 […]
