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Organised Walks – Berkhamsted, Herts
Meet by the entrance to Berkhamsted Railway Station, Lower Kings Rd, HP4 2AJ – free car parking nearby at Canal Fields, Broadwater turn-off (postcode HP4 1HR). From the station we walk up to Berkhamsted Hill with great views down to the ruins of Berkhamsted castle. Joining the common we continue through the woodlands passing the WWI trenches to reach Frithsden Beeches, and returning across farmland to Castle Hill. A distance of 5.5 miles with 550ft of ascent and descent and no stiles. Explorer 181 GR SP 993081 CS Map 17 For details of when the bookings open and our full…
Organised Walks – Abbotsbrook, Bucks (‘Groovers’ – a casual, easy-paced walk)
A pleasant riverside walk of 5.6 miles along the Thames, passing through Bourne End and Cookham. A mainly flat walk with just 250 feet of ascent. Meet at the free car park at Abbotsbrook, Coldmoorholme Lane (off the A4155 between Bourne End and Little Marlow), SL8 5PS (if lunching next door at The Spade Oak the pub car park can be used). Explorer 172 GR SU 883875 CS Maps 24 and 32 For details of when the bookings open and our full walks programme, see here.
Organised Walks – Abbotsbrook, Bucks (‘Movers’ – a slightly more brisky pace)
A pleasant riverside walk of 5.6 miles along the Thames, passing through Bourne End and Cookham. A mainly flat walk with just 250 feet of ascent. Meet at the free car park at Abbotsbrook, Coldmoorholme Lane (off the A4155 between Bourne End and Little Marlow), SL8 5PS (if lunching next door at The Spade Oak the pub car park can be used). Explorer 172 GR SU 883875 CS Maps 24 and 32 For details of when the bookings open and our full walks programme, see here.
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Glow in the Dark
Whiteleaf & Brush Hill Peters Lane, Princes RisboroughSORRY - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Please email lucydavies@chilternsociety.org.uk if you would like to be added to the reserve list. 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. This event is also taking place on 18th June. All events will comply with government guidelines on Covid-19, applicable at the time. If any Covid-19 outbreaks occur, or new restrictions are imposed, the event will be cancelled and a full refund given.
Organised Walks – Cadmore End, Bucks
Meet at Cadmore End (near High Wycombe) in Church Lane opposite the village school HP14 3PE. Ample parking available on the verge. This is a 6 mile hilly walk to Skirmett with a mix of open countryside and Chiltern woodland, which also passes along some lovely wild flower meadows. We will go through Turville which was the location for The Vicar of Dibley, as well as Fingest with its interesting Norman church. One stile and two steady uphill sections. Explorer 171 GR SU 783927 CS Map 11 For details of when the bookings open and our full walks programme, see here.
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Tour of Redbournbury Watermill & Summer Stroll
Redbournbury Water Mill Redbournbury Lane, St Albans, HertfordshireSORRY - THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Please email lucydavies@chilternsociety.org.uk if you would like to be added to the reserve list. Join us for a tour of Redbournbury Watermill, with 1000 years of milling history, followed by a beautiful summer country stroll. During the tour you will hear a brief introduction about the Mill on the ground floor, followed by tour on top/second/and first floor to see the machinery and history display. You will also see the process of grain through the Mill and will end with a short stroll to see the waterwheel close up which maybe working…
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Organised Walks – Naphill, Bucks (‘Groovers’ – a casual, easy-paced walk)
Meet at Naphill Recreation Ground, Main Road , Naphill. Park in the adjacent Village Hall free car park (opposite The Wheel PH) HP14 4SX where the Bon Ami Coffee Shop can be found. A 5.5 mile stile-free undulating scenic walk via Bradenham, to see the foxgloves and orchids. Explorer 172 GR SU 847969 CS Maps 7,12 For details of when the bookings open and our full walks programme, see here.
Free – £3.00
Organised Walks – Naphill, Bucks (‘Movers’ – a slightly more brisky pace)
Meet at Naphill Recreation Ground, Main Road , Naphill. Park in the adjacent Village Hall free car park (opposite The Wheel PH) HP14 4SX where the Bon Ami Coffee Shop can be found. A 5.5 mile stile-free undulating scenic walk via Bradenham, to see the foxgloves and orchids. Explorer 172 GR SU 847969 CS Maps 7,12 For details of when the bookings open and our full walks programme, see here.
Free – £3.00
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HS2 across the Chilterns – 4th Update (Online Presentation and Discussion)
On Line (Zoom) Call-in details to followThe presentation will be uploaded to YouTube after the event - link here. Following on from the third event in January, we are pleased to invite you to the fourth in a series of updates, showing the impact as HS2 continues across the Chilterns. Construction is now well under way and the impact can be clearly seen as the route exits the Chiltern Tunnel at South Heath. Construction of the viaduct across the Colne Valley Regional Park has now started and the tunnel boring machines have passed the Chalfont St Peter vent shaft and are now on their way to…