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 […]
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 – 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
