Do you spend most weekends indoors thinking you should get out and about more?
Want to meet new like-minded people?
We are the answer!
We like to make it easy if you’re new to walking and our Introductory Walks are ideal. An Introductory Walk is short and leisurely often featuring beautiful landscapes with a traditional pub en route to give you the opportunity to ask questions.
There’s nothing complicated about the way our group is run. If you want to attend any of our walks and most of our social events all you need to do is turn up. Certain events require booking and this will be highlighted in the events information.
So come along and give us a try!
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Saturday, 28th April 2018, Leisurely Chinnor Introductory Walk, 5mile / 8.1km
Leisurely Chinnor Introductory Walk
Join the CYW for a leisurely circular walk. Starting from Chinnor (famous for it's heritage steam railway) we head to Bledlow Village a favourite filming location for Midsomer Murders! We'll stop off at the pub in Bledlow for a sociable drink, before continuing to Hempton Wainhill where we begin the gradual climb to Chinnor Burrows which provides stunning views over Oxfordshire, where we will stop for lunch (please bring a packed lunch). We will then head down Chinnor Hill to return to the Village Centre.
Do you spend most weekends indoors thinking you should get out and about more?
Want to meet new like-minded people?
We are the answer!
We like to make it easy if you’re new to walking and our Introductory Walks are ideal. An Introductory Walk is short and leisurely often featuring beautiful landscapes with a traditional pub en route to give you the opportunity to ask questions.
There’s nothing complicated about the way our group is run. If you want to attend any of our walks and most of our social events all you need to do is turn up.
- Introductory Walk
- Dog friendly
- Village
- Open country
- Hill
- Woodland
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Scenic Area, Heritage Coast
- Conservation Area
- Refreshments
- Toilet
- Parking
Sunday, 29th April 2018, Eythrope Park Medieval Walk, 10.5mile / 16.9km
Eythrope Park Medieval Walk
A beautiful walk through the tranquil countryside between Cuddington and Waddesdon. We start at Cuddington, a winner of the Buckinghamshire's Best Kept Village Award 17 times in the last 32 years, including in 2017, and follow River Thame to Eythrope.
Eythrope forms a part of the Waddesdon Park, a Grade II Registered Park and Garden as owned by the Rothschild family, and a site of the Medieval Settlement of Eythrope. This monument is scheduled under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 as amended as it appears to the Secretary of State to be of national importance.
After Eythrope we'll pass over rolling hills and enjoy views of the Thame Valley as we make our way back to Cuddington. After the walk we'll head to The Crown in Cuddington for post walk drinks. Please bring a packed lunch.
- Dog friendly
- River, canal
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Scenic Area, Heritage Coast
Friday, 4th May 2018, Whiteleaf by Moonlight Walk, 5mile / 8.1km
Whiteleaf by Moonlight Walk
Join us as we kick off the bank holiday weekend in fine style with a picturesque evening walk. We start by The Plough in Cadsden, possibly the most famous pub in the country due to its close proximity to Chequers, and climb onto Whitleaf Hill to enjoy gorgeous views of the sunset, weather permitting.
We then pass through picturesque woodlands and head to Pulpit Hill to wander through its woodlands which are owned by the National Trust and are among the most beautiful in the Chilterns. If we're lucky with the weather we will be bathed in moonlight by this point.
We will then head back to Cadsden and finish off with drinks at The Plough. As this is an evening walk please bring a torch or a head-torch.
- Dog friendly
- Hill
- Adventure
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Scenic Area, Heritage Coast
- Refreshments
Saturday, 5th May 2018, Croxley Green and Whippendell Wood Bluebells, 7.2mile / 11.6km
Croxley Green and Whippendell Wood Bluebells
Leaving Croxley Green station we'll pass through woods in the Croxley Triangle (where the Met line splits off to Watford and Amersham) and our first bluebells of the day. Heading through the village and across the green, we make our way past farmland until we reach Harrocs, Merlin's Wood, all full of bluebells.
Whippendell Woods, doubled as the planet Naboo in the Star Wars Episode 1 is our next location. The woods are also full of bluebells at this time of year for us to enjoy before we head down to the Grand Union Canal on our way back to the station or a drink in the pub opposite.
Read more about Whipendell Woods and the locations used in Star Wars The Phantom Menace
- No car needed
- Village
- Farmland
- River, canal
- Woodland
- Wildlife, nature
- Open access land
- Nature designation (SSSIs, Nature Reserves etc)
Monday, 7th May 2018, Mill End to Marlow and back, 11.7mile / 18.8km
Mill End to Marlow and back
This beautiful walk takes us across countryside fields from Mill End to Marlow, before we return along the Thames Path, crossing the River Thames several times along the way. We will pass through a deer park before walking across a footbridge over a colossal weir at the end.
Although mostly flat, due to the distance this walk is not recommended for beginners. Please bring a packed lunch.
This is a circular walk.
- Dog friendly
- Village
- Farmland
- River, canal
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Scenic Area, Heritage Coast
Saturday, 12th May 2018, Goring-On-Thames Circular, 5mile / 8.1km
Goring-On-Thames Circular
Join the CYW for a lesiurely circular walk. Starting from Goring Station Car Park we follow a country lane to Upper Gatehampton Farm and follow the contour of Primrosehill Shaw where we will stop for lunch with stunning views over the River Thames. We then continue and pick up the Thames Path which takes us along the River Thames back into Goring, passing stunning riverside houses and expensive yachts! In Goring we will stop off at a cafe on the river front for a sociable drink and piece of cake.
- Dog friendly
- Village
- Hill
- River, canal
- Woodland
- Refreshments
- Toilet
- Parking
Sunday, 13th May 2018, The Legendary Bluebells of Ashridge Morning Walk, 4.8mile / 7.7km
The Legendary Bluebells of Ashridge Morning Walk
The first of two circular bluebell walks in one day from the same start point. Please feel free to join us at any part of the day including a pre-walk breakfast at the Café by the monument from 10:00.
In the morning we take a shorter route through the beech woodlands and bluebells of Aldbury and Northchurch commons which typify the Chilterns in spring. We'll return to the Monument for lunch. Either bring a packed lunch or take advantage of the Café at the Visitor Centre.
- Dog friendly
- Woodland
- Toilet
- Parking
Sunday, 13th May 2018, The Legendary Bluebells of Ashridge Afternoon Walk, 6.8mile / 11km
The Legendary Bluebells of Ashridge Afternoon Walk
The second of two circular bluebell walks in one day from the same start point. If you haven't joined us on the morning walk, why not join us for lunch at the Café by the monument from approx 13:00 before the walk.
The walk will head west dropping into the picturesque village of Albury before picking up the Ridgeway along the edge of the Chiltern escarpment with views to Ivingoe Beacon in the distance. A short climb out of Incombe Hole into Crawley Wood which carpeted with bluebells. Continuing through woods filled with wild garlic on the way to the famous Dockey Wood for a stunning bluebell display. To finish the walk returning towards the Bridgewater Monument through the woods of Ivinghoe Common and more bluebells reaching the Café just before it closes.
Dockey Wood has become a very popular place to see the bluebells with thousands of visitors each year. The National Trust who own and manage the woods has put measures in place to help protect the bluebells for the future. In 2016 the NT started charging for entry at peak times to help pay for the additional protection. This walk plans to arrive a Dockey Wood when free entry resumes.
- Dog friendly
- Woodland
- Wildlife, nature
- Open access land
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Scenic Area, Heritage Coast
- Refreshments
- Toilet
- Parking
Saturday, 19th May 2018, Views of the Hughenden Manor Estate, 5.6mile / 9km
Views of the Hughenden Manor Estate
This walk that explores the countryside of the Hughenden Estate and Downley Common, and which takes you to ten different views of Hughenden Manor and the surrounding Chiltern countryside. This walk starts in the morning, so that anyone who is interested can have a look around Hughenden Manor in the afternoon, or stay for some coffee and cake, or lunch, with us at the Stableyard Cafe. Please join us - the more the merrier!
Parking: Free.
- Dog friendly
- Open country
- Hill
- Farmland
- Woodland
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Scenic Area, Heritage Coast
Sunday, 20th May 2018, Leisurely Chequers Circular, 5mile / 8.1km
Leisurely Chequers Circular
Join the CYW for a leisurely circular walk. Starting from Pulpit Hill we head up Whiteleaf Hill for spectacular views of the Chilterns and the famous Whiteleaf Cross, from here we descend through Whiteleaf Golf Course and enter The Grangelands Nature Reserve before crossing the driveway of Chequers (the weekend home of the Prime Minister). From Chequers we continue to Buckmoorend where we will stop for lunch (please bring a packed lunch), there is a farm shop here which may be open for a hot drink and slice of cake! After the lunch stop we head back to Pulpit Hill via Pond Wood.
- Village
- Hill
- Woodland
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Scenic Area, Heritage Coast
- Nature designation (SSSIs, Nature Reserves etc)
Saturday, 9th June 2018, Royal Windsor Saunter, 5mile / 8.1km
Royal Windsor Saunter
Join the CYW for a leisurely walk around Windsor Castle on the Queens Birthday. From the car park we pass through Alexandra Park and walk along the River Thames to Datchet where we leave the River Thames and head through the beautiful Frogmore Estate before joining The Long Walk which takes us to the Royal Residence, Windsor Castle. From here we will head into the centre of Windsor for a well deserved pub lunch at the local Wetherspoons, before returning to the car park.
- River, canal
- Park, green space
- City, town
- Country park
- Historic park/garden