We will navigate ourselves around a 4.5 mile walk, through typical Chiltern terrain of fields and woodland paths, using common navigation techniques. We will also familiarise ourselves with the useful bits of information a map can give, not only useful for achieving that comfy feeling that you get when you know your exact position on the map, but also useful for helping you to plan walks. During the walk we will also introduce some compass techniques, which, while not usually necessary for Chiltern walks, will definitely be worth becoming familiar with, for walking in more remote areas.

A circular walk starting in Nettlebed taking in a varied landscape. Quite a bit of up and down. Via Pishill, Watlington Park, Cookley Green. Bring picnic lunch.

Join archaeologist and prehistoric interpreter Kim Biddulph, dressed as a Stone Age woman, on a leisurely 1 mile walk around the Marsh Farm area, taking in ‘Wauluds Bank’ the site of a prehistoric camp that dates back as far as 3000BC. We will follow a wooded stretch of the River Lea with its clear chalk waters. Discover what the landscape was like when Stone Age people roamed this area, and how local people have lived and travelled since the last Ice Age. Try out some replica Stone Age tools and snacks that our ancestors might have eaten.

A native tribe passed through the woods and stashed corn for us to eat. Follow the story they left behind to navigate along their trail and find the corn.  Examine the woods closely to find objects to add to your 'journey stick' which will tell the tale of your travels. We'll travel to our base camp and pop our corn over the campfire.

Take in the famous historical sites of the Chilterns at pace! A stunning 10-11 mile social run across some varied terrain, including forest, chalk paths and rolling grassy hills. You will explore some of the Chiltern Society's famous heritage sites, including Whiteleaf Cross & Brush Hill Nature Reserve.

Free Nordic walking taster. A short 40min session to help you decide if you want to do the technique course to help you 'harness' the power of the poles & start really benefitting. Come and find out all the fantastic benefits of Nordic Walking for your wellbeing. Poles provided.

Do your bit for the beautiful Chilterns landscape whilst enjoying fresh air and excercise with a friendly bunch of Wombles! A variety of circular walking routes will be tackled in the Chilterns and Foothills close to Risborough. Small teams will be provided with Litter picking tools & bin bags & team leaders will provide instructions & support. Please wear your own gloves and hi viz vests

See an old film of the watercress industry in the 1950s and learn about the history of the industry. Our guides will then take you on a tour of the Upper and Lower sites, with a chance you may spot some of the wildlife to be found on the reserve.

Ride a heritage steam railway from Princes Risborough to Chinnor, enjoy a 2 hour circular walk, exploring Chinnor's industrial and natural heritage via the Ridgeway national trail. Return on the railway to Princes Risborough (connections available to Chiltern Line stations (e.g. London Marylebone, High Wycombe, Beaconsfield, Aylesbury). Please note that engineering works are planned on 6th October which means that until 1025 trains will depart from West Ruislip (on the Central Line) instead of London Marylebone, for anyone who wants to travel from London to join the walk.

Join the friendly Simply Walk group for a scenic circular walk and plenty of chat! We will set off from Little Chalfont library, passing through woodland and gently undulating farmland, returning to Little Chalfont Village centre.This walk is part of a regular Bucks Simply Walk, a programme of free, volunteer-led walks which aims to help people get outdoors and be more active. Less confident walkers rest assured, no one gets left behind and there is the option to shorten the walk and loop back early. 

A Nordic Walking course with Hilary Warrell, spread over three sessions - Tuesday 8th, Thursday 10th & Tuesday 15th October. Open to all. Each session will be 1.5hrs, max 1-2 miles, focusing on Nordic walking technique.

Beacons of the Past has produced the largest high-res LiDAR survey in the UK. This walk will highlight what that survey data looks like on the ground and how we can begin to 'ground-truth' what we see on our screens by looking at features in woodland

A pretty rural walk in the southern Chilterns with gentle undulations and attractive woodlands. We pass through Well Place, English Farm, Highmoor and Wyfold Court. Please bring a picnic lunch.

Please note that this walk is 12 miles, not 2-3 miles as stated in the printed walking festival leaflet.

A circular walk of 2-3 miles around one of the largest wooded commons in the Chilterns

Discover one of the most important architects in Amersham’s 20th century development, J H Kennard. Join this walk around Amersham-on-the-Hill and find out about the many projects undertaken by this arts & crafts architect. 

We know that a good walk in the glorious Chilterns countryside is wonderful for our physical health but it has a powerful positive impact on our mental health, too. So, on this World Mental Health Day, ditch the suits, grab some boots and give yourself a boost! You can also help to raise funds for the Bluebells Day Centre, a Henley based charity dedicated to supporting Dementia patients and their families.
Starting in Nettlebed, our 6 mile circular route takes us deep into the hills and includes two steady climbs (680 ft total ascent). Along the way we are greeted by the vibrant autumn colours of the beech woods and take time to explore evidence of brick and pottery making, the romantic church ruins in Bix Bottom and discover beautiful stained glass windows by John Piper.

A circular ramble around Swyncombe Downs in the Chilterns, Oxfordshire in conjunction with our friends from the Disabled Ramblers. The route is on chalk downs passing through woodlands and open fields with red kites wheeling overhead. Bring a picnic lunch.

A 3.5 mile circular walk starting at Pirton, once a thriving area for straw plaiting. The walk takes in beautiful scenery, including a section of the Icknield Way Path, and ends with a visit to craftsman Nate Wilshere's workshop. Nate is best known for his exquisite knives and will give us a unique insight into his craft whilst we enjoy some refreshments.

Join Martin Pounce, a long time resident of Amersham, in a short woodland walk from the station. Emerging from the beech wood, you will see Old Amersham spread out beneath you, with its medieval street plan surrounded by fields. Martin Pounce will point out and explain the unique features of the town. 

The Ivinghoe Beacon walk will be followed by homemade soup, cake & coffee in a 16th century home.

A lovely walk through the fields of the Saunderton valley before rising up into the beech woods of the National Trust's Bradenham Estate. Returning to The Grange - home for the charity 'Hearing Dogs for Deaf People'- for 12 noon for lunch/refreshments in their delightful, new restaurant. After lunch there will be a one hour private tour of The Grange.

One of the favourite walks around Henley: walk to Greys Court, and back via Lambridge Wood, through the golf course. 

We take a high level route to Aston with distant views over the river then return along the Thames Path for an optional pub meal in Henley. On our way home we will enjoy walking towards the lights of Henley under a full moon if clear skies. Bring a torch and arrive early to pre-order if eating at the pub.

Circular 4/5 mile walk followed by breakfast/brunch in a fabulous yurt café!

This is a day-long linear walk of 12 miles. Starting at Princes Risborough Station, we catch the Chiltern Line train, running below the Chalk Escarpment which rises to our left, to the market town of High Wycombe.  As the train departs, we'll head northwards towards Four Ashes before entering the Hughenden Valley and meandering through the dip-slope Chiltern farming and woodland countryside, finally returning to Princes Risborough.
Those intrepid walkers who've joined previous High Wycombe - Princes Risborough walks should note we'll be taking a significantly different route from any used previously. 

On the first half we cross the Thames at Hambleden Lock and follow the Thames Path east past the "African Head", Culham Court and Deer Park, Hurley Lock to Temple Lock, after which we head west through the Harleyford estate. On the second half we encounter a few Chiltern Hill beech woods and contours up through Rassler Wood and Pullinghills Wood (where there are the First World War Training Trenches) continuing through Homefield and Heath Woods before encountering the steepest hill of the day DOWN to Hambleden. About 2 or 3 hills. Brisk pace (about 3 mph). Please bring a packed lunch. Refreshments afterwards at the Stag and Huntsman.

Take a close look at Henley's most famous landmarks. Over Henley Bridge, up Remenham Hill, down the lane to Remenham Church and back along the Regatta course to Henley. You could take a lunch break in Henley then continue the afternoon's walk to Toad Hall.

From Henley to Toad Hall Garden Centre via Fawley Hill. The leader will give some history of the Fawley Court Estate as we walk through its former parkland. Cafe stop and optional return by bus. Please allow at least 15 minutes for parking in town car parks, or use free on street parking at Deanfield Road, RG9 1UG, 5 minutes walk from Town Hall.

It’s a hilly one!  Put your Nordic walking poles to the test on this roller coaster walk exploring the Commons heritage of the Chilterns.  We step out from Maidensgrove and Russell’s Water Common along the Oxfordshire Way towards Northend common.  An historic hollow way then takes us down towards Turville Wood before we climb up again to the commons of Turville Heath and Summer Heath.  Here we find The Barn cafe, a little gem hidden away in the hills and a great place to refuel.  A few more ‘ups and downs’ that take us back to Maidensgrove with the option of some well earned refreshment at the Five Horseshoes pub.  A glorious autumn walk with plenty of interest along the way!  Total ascent 1250ft (380m).

Come and hear about the industry that made Wycombe famous throughout the world and learn about Wycombe's serial criminal. Discover the world renowned institution that started life in the town and why Wycombe Wanderers score in the Guinness Book of Records. And although Britain voted for Brexit, gaze upon what will still be Wycombe's claim to European fame even if we leave the EU. A figure of 8 walk around High Wycombe with one short steep climb.

If you don't know your beech from your birch or your elder from your alder this is the walk for you! No prevous knowledge required but plenty will be dished out! We'll see the last of the autumn leaves and look at other ID points like buds and bark, as well as talking about the historical and modern uses for trees in the local area.

Join us for a circular walk north east of Luton to Warden Hill and the surrounding Chilterns countryside. In support of the BMC's campaign Hills 2 Oceans, along the way we will be clearing the footpaths of litter and waste to prevent it from entering our water ways. The walk will start by following the banks of the River Lea before joining with the Chiltern Way to the village of Lilley and the half way point. On the return, the route leads over Galley and Warden Hills, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and the location of two Bronze Age barrows. Leaving the summit the route will return to the start point via Marsh Farm Outreach and Wauluds Bank, the site of a Mesolithic camp that dates back as far as 3000BC for some refreshments and maybe even a Bedfordshire Clanger to celebrate all the litter removed!

A fascinating walk through the scenic rolling countryside around Chesham, led by the Chilterns Conservation Board Iron Age Hillforts expert, Dr Wendy Morrison. We start at a 16th century Pub where Clark Gable and Jimmy Stewart quaffed during WWII. We will walk to Bovingdon airfield and take in the scope and scale of the impact of aviation on the landscape before approaching Whelpley Hill Camp, a probable Iron Age hillfort (possibly a Late Bronze Age ringfort!). 

Meet at Stoke Row Stores for a dog friendly 1 hour walk. Meet at Stoke Row Stores to walk at 10.30 - refreshments available from Stoke Row Stores if arriving earlier. Walk ends at the Cherry Tree pub which will be open for lunch 

From Henley Town Hall we walk West out of Henley, through Highlands Farm and up into the wide open spaces of Crowsley. We then turn South towards Dunsden Green and Loddon Brewery where refreshments and homemade Sausage or Cheese & Onion rolls are available. We leave Loddon Brewery heading North East towards Binfield Heath & Shiplake Row then back through Harpsden Wood towards Henley, finishing at Lovibonds Brewery.

Join Martin Pounce, a long time resident of Amersham, in a short woodland walk from the station. Emerging from the beech wood, you will see Old Amersham spread out beneath you, with its medieval street plan surrounded by fields. Martin Pounce will point out and explain the unique features of the town. 

Wealthy benefactor and chatelaine of Ashridge House, Charlotte Catherine Countess of Bridgewater donated the land for the Rectory Lane Cemetery to the town in 1842. The Countess invites you to discover more about the establishment of the Cemetery and some of her contemporaries buried there.