Across the Chilterns
A linear walk from Chesham to Wendover climbing to the top of the Chiltern escarpment with spectacular views over the Oxford plains from the top of Coombe Hill. The Chiltern Hills are the main point of interest – you walk…
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Pegsdon and Deacon Hills
This route offers the walker some of the most stunning views in the whole of the Chilterns. Pegsdon and Deacon Hills were a favourite of the writer and preacher John Bunyan who referred to them in as the “Delectable Mountains”.
Across the Tring Gap by Ridgeway and Chiltern Way
Experience the Ridgeway and Chiltern Way on a walk linking the woods of Ashridge with the woods above Tring Park across the Bulbourne Valley (Tring Gap).
Lacey Green Route
A beautiful short walk with stunning views and quiet valleys. You can also visit one of the Society’s most important sites, Lacey Green Windmill.
Nettlebed Countryside Walk
This beautiful walk is centred on the historic Oxfordshire village of Nettlebed. It features two commons, a nature reserve and the wonderful Chiltern landscape of beech woodlands, chalk grassland and rich wildlife.
Bledlow over Chinnor Hill to Radnage
Climb to the top of Chinnor Hill with fine views over the Vale of Aylesbury before following quiet rural paths and lanes to pretty Radnage. Return over Bledlow Ridge
Ewelme and Swyncombe
Discover the distinguished history of Ewelme, visit its watercress beds, and take in the exhilarating views over Oxfordshire from an old hillfort on Swyncombe Downs. At the right time of year you will see a wonderful display of snowdrops and…
Marsworth Canals and Reservoirs
This walk is good for both ‘Arms’ and legs. Not only that, what better way to get some fresh air into your lungs than to explore the waterways near Tring? The route includes a visit to one of the best…
Sundon Hills and Sharpenhoe Clappers
A walk that’s attractive at any time of year. The route is quiet and peaceful, with magnificent views looking north into Bedfordshire and beyond. Visit the Iron Age hillfort at Sharpenhoe Clappers.
Wendover Woods and Cobblers Pits
This very varied walk takes in lovely woods, a hillfort, beautiful views over Aylesbury Vale and the peaceful Wendover Arm of the Grand Union Canal. In June you can experience one of the best displays of orchids anywhere in the…
Brush Hill and the Ridgeway
This walk explores two Chiltern Society-run nature reserves, a very scenic stretch of the Ridgeway and woods blanketed with bluebells in the spring. There are fine views over Chequers, the Prime Minister’s country retreat.
Hurley and the Berkshire Munros
An interesting walk that passes the five hills south of the Thames that make up the ‘Munros’. It takes advantage of two of the area’s major long distance paths; the Chiltern Way and Thames Path. The walk culminates in a…
Marlow Common Walk
A beautiful walk through the beech woods of Marlow Common and the Chiltern Society’s nature reserve. Look out for bluebells in the spring, orchids in early summer, and deer and red kites all year round.
