Welcome to our collection of walks leaflets
The downloadable leaflets, further down on this page, are FREE for anyone to use. All we ask is that publishers reprinting any in the Chiltern Society set provide clear credit to the Chiltern Society and note they are strictly NOT for resale.
We also have a specially curated and stunning Seasonal Walks Collection.
Latest Chiltern Society walk to download
Wheathampstead to Brocket Hall
Free walks leaflets
Take your pick. Use the map above, or the tools below to download your free walk leaflet (PDF).
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Wheathampstead to Brocket Hall
A longer than usual walk that includes much local history, rolling countryside, the upper reaches of the River Lea and two lovely pubs.
- 5-8 miles
- Stile free
Piddington and Cadmore End Common
A classic Chilterns walk of rolling countryside, woodlands and stunning views.
- 3-5 miles
Woodoaks Farm
This varied walk starts from a historic farm, enjoys sweeping views and looks at some important local history. You can finish the walk with some of the best cake in the area.
- 5-8 miles
- Stile free
The Chiltern Link
Thanks to the Society’s Donate-a-Gate scheme you can now experience open fields, lovely beech woodland and the peace and quiet of classic Chilterns countryside, all without the need to clamber over stiles.
- > 8 miles
- Stile free
Stanley Spencer’s Cookham
This walk will take you round Sir Stanley Spencer’s home village, a place he regarded as ‘heaven on earth’. It also ventures into the
surrounding countryside and along the Thames.
- 3-5 miles
- Stile free
Circular walk from Redbourn Common
A lovely route to the south of Redbourn with good views and pleasant walking through the Ver Valley. This area is steeped in history from ancient Britons to the present day.
- 3-5 miles
- Stile free
Hampden Monument Walk
This walk takes you through beautiful rolling countryside, past the home of an English Civil War hero and the monument
erected in his memory. It also gives you the opportunity to imagine yourself on the set of a Hammer horror film.
- 5-8 miles
Christmas Common and Watlington Hill
This could be described as a Christmas walk for all seasons, or perhaps a walk of two halves – an adventure in lovely woodland or on a breath-taking hilltop. The choice is yours.
- 3-5 miles, 5-8 miles
- Stile free
From Chorleywood into the Chess Valley
A stile-free walk that explores the picturesque Chess Valley, the pretty village of Chenies with its Tudor manor house, 15th century church and village green, and finally delightful Chorleywood Common.
- 5-8 miles
- Stile free
A visit to Aston Rowant and Shirburn Hill SSSI
This walk is a unique opportunity both to visit two outstanding Sites of Special Scientific Interest and view the location of one of the issues that led to the founding of the Chiltern Society. Aston Rowant and Shirburn Hill host a wide range of wildlife and are especially famed for flowers and butterflies.
- 3-5 miles
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50 Great Walks in the Chilterns
A carefully selected collection of 50 favourite walks throughout the Chilterns.
Footpath Maps
View our own range of footpath maps covering all of the Chilterns.
The Chiltern Heritage Trail
A 50 mile circular route, which passes through all 14 parishes of the Chiltern District.
The Chiltern Way & Chiltern Way Extensions
OUT OF STOCK
The complete official guide to the circular long-distance path through Beds, Bucks, Herts and Oxon.
More Great Walks in the Chilterns
A fine collection of 25 newly designed walks put together by members of the Chiltern Society.
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