2003 - 04 Programme
12 April 2003 Start: 10.15 10 miles Streatley / Aldworth
Leader: Barbara Maps: LR 174, Expl 170
Meet at Ridgeway parking area (567,813), at far western end of Rectory Road, off A417,1½ miles NW of Streatley. (Do not confuse with Streatley Hill car park, on B4009). From A329 ¼ mile north of Streatley, turn NW onto A417. After ¼ mile turn west into No Through Road signposted “Rectory Road / Golf Course” and proceed for 1½ miles.
Pub lunch is available at the Four Points Inn, on B4009 south of Aldworth(554,788).
26 April 2003 Start: 10.30 10 miles E Berks
Leader: Jim Maps: LR 175 / 186, Expl 159 / 160
Meet at Simon's car park (812,635), which is half a mile west of Crowthorne station on the B3348 to Finchampstead. (The start is about 3 miles south of Wokingham.)
Pub lunch is available at the "Chequers" at Eversley Cross (795,616).
10 May 2003 Start: 10.30 11-12 miles Thame
Leader: Lesley Maps LR 165, Expl 180
Meet at the back entrance of Thame Parish Church (703, 063). From the town centre, follow the High Street in a north-westerly direction, going straight on at a mini-roundabout. At the far end of the High Street, turn right into Priestend and park in the road near the church.
Pub lunch at The Rising Sun, Ickford (650,076).
17 May 2003 Start: 10.00 14 miles N of Luton
Leader: Valerie Maps LR 166, Expl 193
Meet at St Margaret’s Close, next to The Chequers pub and the Church at Streatley (Beds) (070,287), which is about 4 miles SE of M1 junction 12, from which it can be reached by minor roads. There will then be a car shuttle to the start at Dunstable Downs. Please let Valerie know by 10 May if you intend to come. Bring food and drink for the day. Part of the Chiltern Way walk.
7 June 2003 Start: 10.15 9 miles Kintbury (E of Newbury)
Leader: Jim Maps: LR 174, Expl 158
Meet at the car park at Kintbury (on the right just past the level crossing)(386,672)
Pub lunch is available at The Craven Arms near Enborne (425,648).
21 Jun 2003 Start: 10.30 10 miles Didcot area
Leader: Ian & Sue Maps: LR 174, Expl 170
Meet at Bury Down (Ridgeway) free car park, on minor road from Chilton to West Ilsley - signposted “The Ridgeway” from A34 (479,841)
Pub lunch is available at the Plough, Orchard Lane, East Hendred, off A417(458 889).
11 - 13 July 2003 Quantocks Weekend
Leaders: Alan & Jenny Maps: LR 181, Expl 140
Details and B&B accommodation list available on request. Please let Alan and Jenny know by 21 June if you have booked for the weekend, so that they can organise other meals. Tel: 01984 632773
19 July 2003 Start: 10.00 10 miles Hambleden
Leader: Margaret Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet at Mill End Car Park (785,856) just off the A4155 Marlow to Henley road.
Pub lunch is available at the Dewdrop Inn, Honey Lane, Ashley Hill (823,815).
2 August 2003 Start: 10.15 8 miles Pangbourne
Leader: Dave Maps LR 175, Expl 159 / 171
Meet in car park next to Copper Inn, near railway bridge, off A329 at Pangbourne (633,765). Figure of Eight walk.
Pub lunch is available at The Swan, Pangbourne (632,768)
16 August 2003 Start: 10.00 10 miles Watlington, Chilterns
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet at Watlington Hill Car Park (710,936). Watlington is on the B4009 between Nettlebed and M40 Junction 6. The car park is 1½ miles east of Watlington on the minor road to Christmas Common.
Pub lunch is available at The Crown, Pishill on the B480 (724,900).
6 September 2003 Start: 10.30 10 miles West of Wantage
Leader: Ron Maps: LR 174, Expl 170
Meet at Whitehorse Hill car park (293,866) just off the B4507 and 7 miles west of Wantage. The walk takes in White Horse Hill, Ashdown Park and part of the Ridgeway.
Lunch is at the Rose and Crown in Ashbury (265,850).
20 September 2003 Start: 10.00 13 miles SE of Luton
Leader: Chris Maps: LR 166, Expl 193 / 182
Meet at Peters Green (142,191) for car shuttle to the start at Streatley (Beds). Park considerately around the green, or on surrounding roads. Peters Green may be approached from M1 Junction 10 / 10a, A1081 to Kinsbourne Green, then minor roads through New Mill End and Chiltern Green. Please let Chris know by 13 Sept if you intend to come. Bring food and drink for the day. Part of the Chiltern Way walk.
4 October 2003 Start: 10.15 10 miles Penn / Coleshill
Leader: Elizabeth Maps: LR 165/175, Expl 172
Meet at Penn Pond (907,937).
Pub lunch is available at the Red Lion at Coleshill (948,952).
18 October 2003 Start: 10.15 9 miles Virginia Water
Leader: Alan Maps: LR 175/176, Expl 160
Meet in Virginia Water car park (981,688) near the small gate into the grounds of Virginia Water. If approaching on the A30 towards London, the car park is on the left just past the Wheatsheaf Hotel. The car park costs £4, but free parking may be available in a lay-by 100 yards further along on the right hand side of the A30.
Pub lunch is available at The Union Inn, Crimp Hill, Old Windsor (979,741).
1 November 2003 Start: 10.00 12 miles NE of High Wycombe
Leader: Martyn & Pauline Maps: LR 165 , Expl 181
Meet at picnic site car park near the junction of Hampden Road and Perks Lane, I mile southwest of Prestwood (866,991). If approaching from theHughenden Valley turn right at the Harrow pub, continue on this road until just past the RH junction with Perk's Lane (to Prestwood) where the picnic site is on the right.
Pub lunch is available at The Polecat, Prestwood (875,993)
15 November 2003 Start: 10.15 9-10 miles Goring
Leader: Christine Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet at the main entrance to Goring Railway Station (603,806). Park in station car park (cost £1) or considerately in the village.
Pub lunch is available at the Four Horseshoes at Checkendon (664,829).
29 November 2003 Start: 10:00 8 ½ miles W of High Wycombe
Leader: Peter Maps: LR 165/175, Expl 172
Meet at West Wycombe Garden Centre (825,948). Entrance is on minor road running north from the A40 on the west side of the village.
Pub lunch is available at The Wheel, Naphill (848,970).
13 December 2003 Start: 10.00 9½ miles Twyford / Maidenhead
Leader: Sue Maps: LR 175 , Expl 159/171/172
This is a linear walk. Meet at near the Booking Office at Twyford Railway Station (790,758). The car park costs £1.
Pub lunch is available at the Beehive in White Waltham (849,772).
The afternoon walk is to Maidenhead Railway Station, where we catch a train back to Twyford. Trains are regular and quite frequent.
1 January 2004 Start: 10.30 8 miles W of Henley
Leader: Andy Maps: LR 175 , Expl 171
Meet in the parking area outside the Village Hall at Greys Green (719,829) on a minor road west of Rotherfield Greys (near Greys Court – National Trust).
Pub lunch is available at the Maltsters Arms, Rotherfield Greys (726,823).
10 January 2004 Start:10.00 8 miles NW of Reading
Leader: Dave Maps: LR 175, Expl 159/171
Meet at “Mapledurham Recreation Ground” (698,758), which is on the A4074, Woodcote Road 1¼ miles NW of Caversham Bridge. Park in the free car park.
Pub lunch is available at the King Charles Head, Collins End, Goring Heath(664,789).
17 January 2004 Planning and Social Meeting
31 January 2004 Start: 10.00 9-10 miles W of Reading
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR 175, Expl 159/171
Meet at the top of Sulham Hill (648,745), near Tidmarsh. This is 2 miles north of M4 Junction 12. Access from the M4 Junction 12 is via westbound A4, A340 north to Tidmarsh, and then a minor road east to Sulham Hill.
Pub lunch is available at the Cross Keys Inn, Pangbourne (635,764).
14 February 2004 Start: 10.15 10 miles E of Wallingford
Leader: John Maps: LR 164/175, Expl 171
Meet at the small car park behind the village bus shelter in Cookley Green(696,902), which is 6 miles NW Henley. If approaching from Henley take the A4130 towards Oxford, and at Nettlebed turn right onto the B481 towards Watlington. The car park is on the right hand side opposite the triangular green.
Pub lunch is available at The Shepherds Hut, Ewelme (640,919).
28 February 2004 Start: 10.00 8 miles Hambleden Valley
Leader: Ian Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet in the car park behind the Stag and Huntsman pub (786,866) in Hambleden, north of the A4155 between Henley and Marlow.
Pub lunch is available at the Chequers Inn (778,911) in Fingest.
13 March 2004 Start: 10.15 9/10 miles Reading / Maidenhead
Leader: Valerie Maps: LR 175, Expl 159/160
Meet in Village Hall car park, on west side of church in Waltham St Lawrence,(829,769). The village is about 1 mile SE from Hare Hatch, which is on the A4 between Reading and Maidenhead.
Pub lunch is available at The Bell (830,769) beside the Church in Waltham StLawrence.
27 March 2004 Start: 10.00 14 miles Harpenden / H.Hempstead
Leader: Grahame Maps: LR 166, Expl 182
Meet outside the Adventure Playground in Long Chaulden (034,073), Warners End, Hemel Hempstead, where there is off-road parking for several cars. There is also parking on surrounding residential roads. Please let Grahame know by 20 March if you intend to come. Bring food and drink for the day. Part of the Chiltern Way walk
Leader: Barbara Maps: LR 174, Expl 170
Meet at Ridgeway parking area (567,813), at far western end of Rectory Road, off A417,1½ miles NW of Streatley. (Do not confuse with Streatley Hill car park, on B4009). From A329 ¼ mile north of Streatley, turn NW onto A417. After ¼ mile turn west into No Through Road signposted “Rectory Road / Golf Course” and proceed for 1½ miles.
Pub lunch is available at the Four Points Inn, on B4009 south of Aldworth(554,788).
26 April 2003 Start: 10.30 10 miles E Berks
Leader: Jim Maps: LR 175 / 186, Expl 159 / 160
Meet at Simon's car park (812,635), which is half a mile west of Crowthorne station on the B3348 to Finchampstead. (The start is about 3 miles south of Wokingham.)
Pub lunch is available at the "Chequers" at Eversley Cross (795,616).
10 May 2003 Start: 10.30 11-12 miles Thame
Leader: Lesley Maps LR 165, Expl 180
Meet at the back entrance of Thame Parish Church (703, 063). From the town centre, follow the High Street in a north-westerly direction, going straight on at a mini-roundabout. At the far end of the High Street, turn right into Priestend and park in the road near the church.
Pub lunch at The Rising Sun, Ickford (650,076).
17 May 2003 Start: 10.00 14 miles N of Luton
Leader: Valerie Maps LR 166, Expl 193
Meet at St Margaret’s Close, next to The Chequers pub and the Church at Streatley (Beds) (070,287), which is about 4 miles SE of M1 junction 12, from which it can be reached by minor roads. There will then be a car shuttle to the start at Dunstable Downs. Please let Valerie know by 10 May if you intend to come. Bring food and drink for the day. Part of the Chiltern Way walk.
7 June 2003 Start: 10.15 9 miles Kintbury (E of Newbury)
Leader: Jim Maps: LR 174, Expl 158
Meet at the car park at Kintbury (on the right just past the level crossing)(386,672)
Pub lunch is available at The Craven Arms near Enborne (425,648).
21 Jun 2003 Start: 10.30 10 miles Didcot area
Leader: Ian & Sue Maps: LR 174, Expl 170
Meet at Bury Down (Ridgeway) free car park, on minor road from Chilton to West Ilsley - signposted “The Ridgeway” from A34 (479,841)
Pub lunch is available at the Plough, Orchard Lane, East Hendred, off A417(458 889).
11 - 13 July 2003 Quantocks Weekend
Leaders: Alan & Jenny Maps: LR 181, Expl 140
Details and B&B accommodation list available on request. Please let Alan and Jenny know by 21 June if you have booked for the weekend, so that they can organise other meals. Tel: 01984 632773
19 July 2003 Start: 10.00 10 miles Hambleden
Leader: Margaret Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet at Mill End Car Park (785,856) just off the A4155 Marlow to Henley road.
Pub lunch is available at the Dewdrop Inn, Honey Lane, Ashley Hill (823,815).
2 August 2003 Start: 10.15 8 miles Pangbourne
Leader: Dave Maps LR 175, Expl 159 / 171
Meet in car park next to Copper Inn, near railway bridge, off A329 at Pangbourne (633,765). Figure of Eight walk.
Pub lunch is available at The Swan, Pangbourne (632,768)
16 August 2003 Start: 10.00 10 miles Watlington, Chilterns
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet at Watlington Hill Car Park (710,936). Watlington is on the B4009 between Nettlebed and M40 Junction 6. The car park is 1½ miles east of Watlington on the minor road to Christmas Common.
Pub lunch is available at The Crown, Pishill on the B480 (724,900).
6 September 2003 Start: 10.30 10 miles West of Wantage
Leader: Ron Maps: LR 174, Expl 170
Meet at Whitehorse Hill car park (293,866) just off the B4507 and 7 miles west of Wantage. The walk takes in White Horse Hill, Ashdown Park and part of the Ridgeway.
Lunch is at the Rose and Crown in Ashbury (265,850).
20 September 2003 Start: 10.00 13 miles SE of Luton
Leader: Chris Maps: LR 166, Expl 193 / 182
Meet at Peters Green (142,191) for car shuttle to the start at Streatley (Beds). Park considerately around the green, or on surrounding roads. Peters Green may be approached from M1 Junction 10 / 10a, A1081 to Kinsbourne Green, then minor roads through New Mill End and Chiltern Green. Please let Chris know by 13 Sept if you intend to come. Bring food and drink for the day. Part of the Chiltern Way walk.
4 October 2003 Start: 10.15 10 miles Penn / Coleshill
Leader: Elizabeth Maps: LR 165/175, Expl 172
Meet at Penn Pond (907,937).
Pub lunch is available at the Red Lion at Coleshill (948,952).
18 October 2003 Start: 10.15 9 miles Virginia Water
Leader: Alan Maps: LR 175/176, Expl 160
Meet in Virginia Water car park (981,688) near the small gate into the grounds of Virginia Water. If approaching on the A30 towards London, the car park is on the left just past the Wheatsheaf Hotel. The car park costs £4, but free parking may be available in a lay-by 100 yards further along on the right hand side of the A30.
Pub lunch is available at The Union Inn, Crimp Hill, Old Windsor (979,741).
1 November 2003 Start: 10.00 12 miles NE of High Wycombe
Leader: Martyn & Pauline Maps: LR 165 , Expl 181
Meet at picnic site car park near the junction of Hampden Road and Perks Lane, I mile southwest of Prestwood (866,991). If approaching from theHughenden Valley turn right at the Harrow pub, continue on this road until just past the RH junction with Perk's Lane (to Prestwood) where the picnic site is on the right.
Pub lunch is available at The Polecat, Prestwood (875,993)
15 November 2003 Start: 10.15 9-10 miles Goring
Leader: Christine Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet at the main entrance to Goring Railway Station (603,806). Park in station car park (cost £1) or considerately in the village.
Pub lunch is available at the Four Horseshoes at Checkendon (664,829).
29 November 2003 Start: 10:00 8 ½ miles W of High Wycombe
Leader: Peter Maps: LR 165/175, Expl 172
Meet at West Wycombe Garden Centre (825,948). Entrance is on minor road running north from the A40 on the west side of the village.
Pub lunch is available at The Wheel, Naphill (848,970).
13 December 2003 Start: 10.00 9½ miles Twyford / Maidenhead
Leader: Sue Maps: LR 175 , Expl 159/171/172
This is a linear walk. Meet at near the Booking Office at Twyford Railway Station (790,758). The car park costs £1.
Pub lunch is available at the Beehive in White Waltham (849,772).
The afternoon walk is to Maidenhead Railway Station, where we catch a train back to Twyford. Trains are regular and quite frequent.
1 January 2004 Start: 10.30 8 miles W of Henley
Leader: Andy Maps: LR 175 , Expl 171
Meet in the parking area outside the Village Hall at Greys Green (719,829) on a minor road west of Rotherfield Greys (near Greys Court – National Trust).
Pub lunch is available at the Maltsters Arms, Rotherfield Greys (726,823).
10 January 2004 Start:10.00 8 miles NW of Reading
Leader: Dave Maps: LR 175, Expl 159/171
Meet at “Mapledurham Recreation Ground” (698,758), which is on the A4074, Woodcote Road 1¼ miles NW of Caversham Bridge. Park in the free car park.
Pub lunch is available at the King Charles Head, Collins End, Goring Heath(664,789).
17 January 2004 Planning and Social Meeting
31 January 2004 Start: 10.00 9-10 miles W of Reading
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR 175, Expl 159/171
Meet at the top of Sulham Hill (648,745), near Tidmarsh. This is 2 miles north of M4 Junction 12. Access from the M4 Junction 12 is via westbound A4, A340 north to Tidmarsh, and then a minor road east to Sulham Hill.
Pub lunch is available at the Cross Keys Inn, Pangbourne (635,764).
14 February 2004 Start: 10.15 10 miles E of Wallingford
Leader: John Maps: LR 164/175, Expl 171
Meet at the small car park behind the village bus shelter in Cookley Green(696,902), which is 6 miles NW Henley. If approaching from Henley take the A4130 towards Oxford, and at Nettlebed turn right onto the B481 towards Watlington. The car park is on the right hand side opposite the triangular green.
Pub lunch is available at The Shepherds Hut, Ewelme (640,919).
28 February 2004 Start: 10.00 8 miles Hambleden Valley
Leader: Ian Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet in the car park behind the Stag and Huntsman pub (786,866) in Hambleden, north of the A4155 between Henley and Marlow.
Pub lunch is available at the Chequers Inn (778,911) in Fingest.
13 March 2004 Start: 10.15 9/10 miles Reading / Maidenhead
Leader: Valerie Maps: LR 175, Expl 159/160
Meet in Village Hall car park, on west side of church in Waltham St Lawrence,(829,769). The village is about 1 mile SE from Hare Hatch, which is on the A4 between Reading and Maidenhead.
Pub lunch is available at The Bell (830,769) beside the Church in Waltham StLawrence.
27 March 2004 Start: 10.00 14 miles Harpenden / H.Hempstead
Leader: Grahame Maps: LR 166, Expl 182
Meet outside the Adventure Playground in Long Chaulden (034,073), Warners End, Hemel Hempstead, where there is off-road parking for several cars. There is also parking on surrounding residential roads. Please let Grahame know by 20 March if you intend to come. Bring food and drink for the day. Part of the Chiltern Way walk