May 2015 - February 18 Programme
May 2015 Start: 10:00 9 miles N of Maidenhead
Leader: Ian Maps(LR 175, Expl 161/173
Meet in NT car park (SU 893, 853) on B4447 on western edge of Cookham. Pub lunch is available at the Crown Inn, Cookham (SU 894, 854). This is on the B 4447, just east of the car park. The walk will end in Marlow and we will enjoy a scenic train journey back to Cookham. Allow £3 for the fare. This is a figure of six walk.
13 June 2015 Start: miles Walking Weekend
Leader: Lesley Maps
Details to be confirmed.
27 June 2015 Start: 10:15 12 miles Near Henley
Leader: Ren & Lesley MapsLR 175, Expl 171
Meet in the car park in Skirmett Road, between Mill End and Hambleden (SU 785,855) (nearest postcode RG9 6TL). This is a walk of great variety beginning at the Thames and then in typically wonderful Chiltern Woods. It begins with an exhilarating crossing of the River Thames by a very long weir and passes through two of the most enchanting villages of the region. Please bring a packed lunch.
11 July 2015 Start: 10:00 10 miles Henley-on-Thames
Leader: Frank & Josefina Maps: LR 175 Expl 171
Meet at the Mill Lane riverside car park in Henley (just off the A4155). (SU 771, 817) (nearest postcode RG9 4HD). This is a circular walk, including a section alongside the Thames, on to Hambleden, through Great Wood, and returning via the Oxfordshire Way. We will stop for a packed lunch.
25 July 2015 Start: 10:00 11½ miles South of Guildford
Leader: Graham Maps: LR 186, Expl 145
Meet in the car park at Shalford Railway Station (TQ 002 471) (GU4 8LE). Limited free parking here or on nearby side street. Take A281 south from Guildford for 2 miles and the railway station is on your left immediately after the railway bridge. Figure of 8 walk with lunch nearby at The Parrot Inn (SU 998 468, GU4 8DW).
8 August 2015 Start: 10:00 10½ miles Princes Risborough
Leader: Tricia Maps: LR 165, Expl 172/181
Meet at entrance to Lacey Green Windmill, adjacent to The Whip Inn (SP 818, 007) (HP27 0PG). The Aylesbury/High Wycombe bus 300 stops outside every 20 mins, or park along the side of Pink Road. Scenic figure of eight walk along The Chiltern Way & via the Hampden and Bradenham estates. Lunch is available at the Whip Inn.
22 August 2015 Start: 10:00 11 miles NW of Henley
Leader: Valerie Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet in Cookley Green on B481 between Nettlebed and Watlington. Park on grassy area behind bus shelter on east side of road (SU 696,902). (Nearest postcode is RG9 6EN) Pub lunch available at The Shepherds Hut, Ewelme (SU 639,919) ( OX10 6HQ).
5 September 2015 Start: 10:15 9/10 miles N of Slough
Leader: Alan Maps: LR 176, Expl 172
Meet in the Black Park car park (TQ 005,833) (Nearest postcode SL3 6DT). Access from the A412 about 2 miles north of Slough, turn left (north) onto a minor road for 1 mile. The car park is on the right and the charge is £2.50. Pub lunch is available at the Fox and Pheasant, Stoke Poges (SU 982,857) (SL2 4EZ).
19 September 2015 Start: 10:00 10 miles Prestwood
Leader: Elizabeth Maps: LR 165 Expl 172
Meet in car park of Polecat pub (SU 876, 994) (HP16 0HJ) (please park at far end near field). The Polecat is on the A4128 left hand side going from High Wycombe, between Great Kingshill and Prestwood. Lunch is available at the Polecat. This is a figure of 8 walk (steep hill at end).
3 October 2015 Start: 10:00 9 miles Near Aldershot
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR 186, Expl 145 /144
Meet in the car park at the Swan Inn, Ash Vale, next to the canal (SU 895, 527) (GU12 5HA). On B3411, nearly ½ mile south of Ash Vale station, take minor road east, Heath Vale Bridge Road, signed Ash Ranges and St John Ambulance, over canal bridge, and turn right to Swan Inn on the right. The address is 2, Hutton Road, Ash Vale.2nd section of the Basingstoke Canal (linear) walk from Crookham Village to Ash Vale. Car shuttle to start of walk. Bring packed lunch and drinks for the day. Optional evening meal at the Swan Inn. Please let Dennis know by Wed 30 Sept if you intend to come, by email ([email protected]), or preferably by text.
There is limited car parking space at this very popular pub, so it would be appreciated if some could share cars where possible.
Meals to be ordered on arrival at the start. Menu is available on Swan-Main-Menu.pdf for your information.
17 October 2015 Start: 10:00 10 miles Great Missenden
Leader: Chris Maps: LR 165, Expl 172 / 181
Meet in the car park on NW side of Link Road, Great Missenden (SP894, 014), (HP16 9AL); parking in Link Road is free (if available); car park fee is £3.50. This is approx 5 minute walk from Great Missenden railway station, and the walk starts by passing the station. The walk is hilly, particularly in the morning. Pub lunch is available at The Hampden Arms, Great Hampden (SP845,014), (HP16 9RQ). There will also be the opportunity for tea after the walk.
31 October 2015 Start: 10:00 10 miles Winnersh
Leader: Marion Maps: LR 175, Expl 159
Meet in the main Dinton Pastures Country Park car park (SU 784 718), (RG10 0TH); the facilities there include toilets and a possible tea at the end of the walk. The cost for the car park is £4.00 for the day.
The nearest railway station is at Winnersh, which is about a 10 minute walk.
Lunch is available at the Waggon and Horses, Twyford (SU 784,760) (RG10 9AJ). For some of the time we will be walking beside river and lakes - expect mud and puddles after wet weather!
Anyone planning to eat at the Waggon and Horses pub, please let Marion have your choice of food by Wednesday, 28th October.
14 November 2015 Start: 10:00 10 miles Ridgeway - Ilsley.
Leader: Alan Maps: LR 174, Expl 170
Meet in the Ridgeway car park (SU 479, 841) (nearest postcode OX11 0RP) accessed from A34 between Chilton and East Ilsley. This is a walk along the Ridgeway and the Berkshire Downs around the villages of East and West Ilsley.
Pub lunch is available at The Swan East Ilsley (SU 493, 811) (RG20 7LF).
21st November Planning and Social Meeting
Please contact Lesley Hatton for details (01494 449409)
28 November 2015 Start: 10:30 8 miles S of Wokingham
Leader: Jim Maps: LR 175, Expl 159
Meet in the car park of the Frog and Wicket, at Eversley (SU 796, 616) (RG27 0NS). Lunch is available in the Frog and Wicket. This is a figure of eight walk.
5 December 2015 Start: 10:30 4 miles Burnham Beeches
Leader: Kevin Maps: LR 175, Expl 172
Meet in public car park Hawthorn Lane, Burnham Beeches (SU 953, 843) (SL2 3TA). Car park charge is £2. Lunch is available at The Feathers, Taplow Common Road, Burnham, (SU 915 851) (SL1 8NS). Please inform Kevin by Wednesday 2 December if you are dining at pub.
2 January 2016 Start: 10:15 9 miles North of Henley
Leader: Valerie Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet in car park behind Chequers pub in Fingest (SU 777,911) (RG9 6QD). The village is on a minor road north from Mill End on A4155 Henley to Marlow road, and west of Lane End. Pub lunch available at The Chequers
9 January 2016 Start: 10:30 8 miles Chalfont St. Giles
Leader: Andy Maps: LR 176, Expl 172
Meet in car park behind the Co-op in the High Street in Chalfont St. Giles (SU 991, 937) (nearest postcode HP8 4QA); the charge is £3.50. Pub lunch is available at the White Hart in Chalfont St. Peter (TQ 000, 908) (SL9 9QA).
23 January 2016 Start: 10:00 9 miles E of Maidenhead
Leader: Sue Maps: LR 175 Expl 172
Meet at front of Taplow Railway Station, on Approach Road, (SU 915, 813) (SL6 0NR). Free parking along the road or £2.60 for all day parking in the station car park. Pub lunch is available at the Harvester on the Bath Rd, Taplow (SU 909, 813) (SL6 OAJ). Optional tea and cakes at Dorney Garden Centre.
6 February 2016 Start: 10:00 8 miles Stokenchurch
Leader: Lesley Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet in the public car park adjacent to Kings Hotel on A40 in the centre of Stokenchurch (HP14 3TA) (SU760,963). Pub lunch is available at The Fleur de Lis, Stokenchurch (SU 760, 962) (HP14 3TZ). This is a figure of eight walk - the pub is on the village green on the opposite side of the A40 to the Kings Hotel.
20 February 2016 Start: 10:00 11 miles West Wycombe
Leader: Brian Maps: LR 175, Expl 172
Meet at free car park at West Wycombe garden centre (SU 826,947) (Nearest postcode HP14 3AR). An undulating walk in the Chiltern Hills. Pub lunch is available at The Red Lion in Bradenham (SU 823, 970) (HP14 4HF). The Red Lion need to know menu choices by Wednesday17th so please let Brian know menu choices.
5 March 2016 Start: 10:30 8 miles Ibstone
Leader: Frank/Josefina Maps: LR 165/175, Expl 171
Meet at Ibstone Common, where parking is available on roadside opposite the Fox Hotel (SU 751, 939) (HP14 3XT). Circular walk through Turville and Fingest. with couple of fairly steep but short climbs. Lunch is available at The Chequers, Fingest (SU 777,911), ((RG9 6QD).
19 March 2016 Start: 10:15 8 miles Polesden Lacey
Leader: Helen Maps: LR 187 ,Expl 146
Meet at the entrance to Polesden Lacey car park park (TQ 136, 524) (RH5 6BD). Non-National Trust members £4. Lunch is available at the The Stepping Stones, Westhumble Stones (TQ170517 ) (RH5 6BS) or station café. Option of tea in the Granary café at Polesden Lacey at the end of the walk.
2 April 2016 Start: 10:00 11 miles NE of Aldershot
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR 186, Expl 145
Meet in the car park at the Swan Inn, 2, Hutton Road, Ash Vale, next to the canal, (SU 895,527), (GU12 5HA). 3rd section of Basingstoke Canal (linear) walk from Ash Vale to Woking. Bring packed lunch and drinks for the day. After walking the canal from Ash Vale to Woking, we will get a train back to the Swan Inn for our optional evening meals. Further details to follow nearer the time.
16 April 2016 Start: 10:00 10 miles Near Windsor
Leader: Amanda Maps: LR 175, Expl 160
Meet in car park of The Palmer Arms in Dorney (SU 930,791) (SL4 6QW). Walk in Dorney, Bray Lake and Jubilee River. Pub lunch available at the Palmer Arms. This is a figure of eight walk.
7 May 2016 Start: 10:00 10 miles Hughenden
Leader: Martyn Maps: LR 175, Expl 172
Meet at St Michael & All Angels Hughenden, High Wycombe (SU 865, 955) (HP14 4LA) park at church (free) not at Manor which is chargeable. Spectacular views in morning over the Hughenden Valley ending at The Harrow (Public Bar) Warrendene Road, High Wycombe (SU 861, 975) (HP14 4LX) for lunch.
If intending to buy food, particularly main meal, at Harrow please review their menu at http://www.harrowhughenden.co.uk/restaurant-and-menu and place your order by Wednesday 4th May latest, under booking “walkers” or “Mr. Baker’s group”.
21 May 2016 Start: 10:00 10 miles North of Henley
Leader: Brian Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet in the layby adjacent to The Rainbow, Middle Assendon (SU 738,858) (RG9 6AU). This is a hilly figure of eight walk. Pub lunch is available at the The Rainbow
4 June 2016 Start: 10:00 11 miles Theale
Leader: Alan Maps: LR 175, Expl 159
Meet in Car Park in Theale High Street (SU 645, 714), (Nearest postcode: RG7 5AL). Take A4 from Junction 12 of M4 and turn right into Theale and then right down No Thru Road. Park in Pay and Display (All day charge £0.90) or on Road.
Lunch available in at The George in Pangbourne (SU 635, 735) (RG8 7AJ) or packed lunch by river.
18 June 2016 Start: 10:00 12 miles Cholsey
Leader: David Maps: LR 174/175, Expl 171
Meet in car park of Cholsey Railway station (SU 584 860) (OX10 9LN). Charge is £2.80 per day or park considerately in village. Lunch is at The King William IV , Hailey (SU 643 859) (OX10 6AD). Finish at Goring Station and take the train back to Cholsey.
16 July 2016 Start: 10:00 10 miles Burnham Beeches
Leader: Andy Maps: LR 175, Expl 172
Meet in car park in Lord Mayor's drive (just off junction with Stewarts Drive and Bedford Drive (SU 957,850) (Nearest postcode:SL2 3LB). This is signposted from Farnham Common on the A355. Lunch is available at the White Horse in Village Lane, Hedgerley (SU 969,874) (SL2 3UY)
30 July 2016 Start: 10:00 11 miles Coleshill
Leader: Graham Maps: LR 165/166, Expl 172
Park considerately near to All Saints parish church, Coleshill or near to the village pond in Village Road (SU 948,952) (HP7 0LN). Bring packed lunch and drinks for the day. We walk through Quaker country stopping at Jordans in the morning and Chalfont St.Giles in the afternoon before completing the walk along the Chiltern Way back to Coleshill.
13 August 2016 Start: 10:30 8 miles Goring
Leader: Ian Maps: LR175, Expl 171
Meet in the car park of Goring railway station (a small charge will apply if not arriving by train) (SU 603,806) (RG8 0ES). Pub lunch available at the Ferryboat Inn, Whitchurch (SU 637,770) (RG8 7DB). Menu at www.theferryboatwhitchurch.com The pub will need to know menu choices by Wednesday. Further details nearer the date.
3 September 2016 Start: 10:15 9½ miles Cookham
Leader: Elizabeth Maps: LR 175,Expl 172
Meet in National Trust car park (SU 893,853) (SL6 9SA) on B4447 on western edge of Cookham.Walk is alongside the Thames to Marlow and back via Winter Hill. Pub lunch is available at the George and Dragon in The Causeway, Marlow (SU 851,863) (SL7 2SA).
17 September 2016 Start: 10:30 8 miles Mortimer
Leader: Frank and Josefina Maps: LR 175/186, Expl 159
Meet in Mortimer Village car park opposite the Horse and Groom (SU 655, 646) (Nearest postcode RG7 3RD). The 8 mile circular walk passes close to Wokefield Park and Silchester. Bring a packed lunch and drinks for the day.
1 October 2016 Start: 10:00 11 miles East of Woking
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR 186/187, Expl 145/160
This is the 4th and final part of the Basingstoke Canal Walk, (and part of River Wey). Circular walk.Meet in the car park opposite the Anchor Pub Restaurant, Pyrford Lock, Wisley (TQ 053,593) (GU23 6QW). Bring a packed lunch and drinks for the day. There is the option of an evening meal at the Anchor Pub. Further details nearer the date
8 October 2016
Planning and Social Meeting at Maidenhead. Planning and Social Meeting at St. Peters Church, St. Peter's Road, Maidenhead. Further details nearer the date.
15 October 2016 Start: 10:00 10½ miles Amersham
Leader: Chris Maps: LR 165/175 Expl 172
Meet outside Winchmore Hill Village Hall (SU 932, 948) (HP7 0PN). Park considerately on the west side of the Common. The walk is hilly. Pub lunch is available at The Crown, Penn (SU 916, 933) (HP10 8NY)
29 October 2016 Start: 10:00 10½ miles Weston Turville
Leader: Patricia Maps: LR 165, Exp 181
Meet in the car park of The Five Bells, Weston Turville (SP 855,108) (HP22 5RW) on the B4544, where lunch will be available. Mostly flat, figure-of-eight walk with several stiles and views of the Chilterns. The Aylesbury/Wendover Arriva bus 50 stops near The Five Bells.
12 November 2016 Start: 10:00 10 miles Rotherwick
Leader: Marion Maps: LR 175/186, Expl 144
Meet in Rotherwick (SU 712, 563) (RG27 9BG). Park on hard verge near school and pub for a figure of 8 walk. Lunch will be at the Coach and Horses, Rotherwick (SU 713, 563) (RG27 9BG)
26 November 2016 Start: 10:00 8 miles Cookham
Leader: Sue Maps: LR 175 Expl 172
Meet at Cookham Moor National Trust car park (SU 893, 853) (SL6 9SB). Pub lunch is available at the Jolly Farmer Inn, Church Road, Cookham Deane (SU 870, 851) (SL6 9PD). Optionally, drinks are available at the Crown pub, Cookham Moor, or other places in High Street at the end of the walk.
10 December 2016 Start: 10:00 5 miles Henley
Leader: Brian Maps: LR 175 Expl 171
Meet by The Flowerpot, Aston, Henley-on-Thames (SU 784 842) (RG9 3DG). Park in the pub overflow car park in Remenham Lane. Lunch is available at the Flowerpot. This is a half day walk with the option of a visit to Greys Court (National Trust) in the afternoon.
2 January 2017 Start: 10:00 9 miles Cookham
Leader: Brian Maps: LR 175 Expl 172
Meet at Cookham Moor National Trust car park (SU 893, 853) (Nearest postcode SL6 9SB). Lunch is available at the Red Lion pub, 41, The Green, Wooburn Green (SU912885) (HP10 0EU). ). Please let Brian know by the 29th December if you are eating at the pub.
14 January 2017 Start: 10:00 9 miles Stokenchurch
Leader: Lesley Maps: LR 165/175 Expl 172
Meet opposite The Dashwood Arms, Old Oxford Road, Piddington, HP14 3BH. Park on the side road running parallel to the A40 about 2 miles west of West Wycombe. (SU 807 942) (nearest postcode HP14 3BH). This is a figure of eight walk and lunch will be available at The Dashwood Arms.
28 January 2017 Start: 10:00 10 miles West of Henley
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR 175 Expl 171
Meet at the Red Lion, Rotherfield Peppard, (SU 709,819) (RG9 5LB) on B481, about 6 miles north of Reading, 3 miles west of Henley. At the north end of the Green in Peppard, the pub is on the west side of the road before what was the Ruchetta Restaurant on the east side. This is a figure of eight walk and a pub lunch is available at the Red Lion.
11 February 2017 Start: 10:00 9½ miles Little Chalfont
Leader: Tricia Maps: LR 165/166 Expl 172/181
Meet at Westwood Park Recreation Ground car park, Little Chalfont, (SU 997,981) (HP6 6PP). From A404 turn at traffic lights into Bell Lane, turn right into Elizabeth Road & left at cross roads into Chenies Ave, for an undulating scenic walk in the Chess Valley via Latimer and Chenies. Lunch will be available at The Green Dragon, Flaunden (TL 014,008) (HP3 0PP).
25 February 2017 Start: 10:00 10 miles Hambledon
Leader: Brian Maps: LR 175 Expl 171
Meet in car park (SU 785,865) (nearest postcode RG9 6RP) beyond Stag & Huntsman pub in Hambleden village, which is east of minor road running north from Mill End on A4155 between Henley and Marlow. Pub lunch available at The Frog, Skirmett (SU 774,902) (RG9 6TG)
11 March 2017 Start: 10:15 9½ miles Slough
Leader: Alan Maps: LR 175 Expl 160
Meet in the free car park for Upton Court Park along Upton Court Road. The car park is on the right after turning off the roundabout at the junction of the A412 and B376 (SU 984,790) ( nearest postcode SL3 7LY). Take the 3rd exit off the roundabout if you are approaching along A412 from the west. Pub lunch is available at the Pineapple, Dorney (SU 928,797) (SL4 6QX). Please note that the pub menu is entirely sandwiches/baguettes accompanied by chips, salad or soup.
25 March 2017 Start: 10:00 9½ miles Hedgerley
Leader: Amanda Maps: LR 175/176Expl 172
Meet at the Fox and Pheasant pub in Stoke Poges, Gerrards Cross Road (SU 982, 857) (SL2 4EZ). This is a figure of 8 walk. Lunch will be available at the Fox and Pheasant, it’s mainly a carvery restaurant but they do other items. Please let Amanda know if by Wednesday 22nd March if you are eating at the pub.
8 April 2017 Start: 10:00 10 miles Silchester
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR 175 Expl 159
Park in the free car park in Wall Lane, Silchester (SU 635,629), (nearest postcode RG7 2HJ), sign posted Calleva Roman Town, on minor road 8 miles SW of Reading, 2 mile SW of Mortimer. Pub lunch is available at Ye Old Turners Arms, Mortimer, (SU 645,644), (RG7 3TW)
22 April 2017 Start: 10:00 10½ miles Chalfont St. Giles
Leader: Chris Maps: LR 165 Expl 172/181
This is a linear walk. It is the first of 5 stages of the Chiltern Heritage Trail, a 52 mile circular walk which links most of the towns and villages in the Chiltern District of Buckinghamshire. Meet in the car park behind the Co-op in Chalfont St Giles (SU990,937) ( HP8 4QA), parking fees £3.50, for a car shuttle to the start of the walk. Bring packed lunch and drinks for the day. Tea is available in Chalfont St Giles at the end of the walk and there will also be an optional early evening meal. Please let Chris know by Tuesday 18th April if you intend to come.
6 May 2017 Start: 10:30 9 miles Streatley
Leader: Frank/ Josefina Maps: LR 174 Expl 170
Meet at the Lardon Chase car park, just west of Streatley, (SU 583 806) (nearest postcode RG8 9RB) for a circular walk of about 9 miles with some steep sections and including stretches along the Thames and the Ridgeway path. Bring snacks and drinks for the day; there is a pub opportunity at end of walk.
20 May 2017 Start: 10:00 8½ miles Burnham
Leader: Sue Maps: LR 175 Expl 172
Meet in the car park of the Jolly Woodman, Littleworth Road, Littleworth Common (SU 935 865) (SL1 8PF). This is a figure of eight walk and a pub lunch is available at the Jolly Woodman.
3 June 2017 Start: 10:00 9 miles North of Reading
Leader: David Maps: LR 175 Expl 159
Meet in car park at Mapledurham Playing Fields (SU 698 758) (nearest postcode RG4 7ER) on A4074 just north of Caversham. Lunch will be at The Pack Horse, Upper Woodcote Rd, Chazey Heath, Mapledurham (SU691781) (RG4 7UG) also on the A4074.
17 June 2017 Start: 10:00 11½ miles Woodcote
Leader: Marion Maps: LR 175 Expl 171
Meet in the car park at Woodcote playing fields, Reading Road, Woodcote (SU 645 820) (nearest RG8 0SD). Lunch will be at the Ferryboat Inn in Whitchurch (SU 635 770 ) (RG8 7DB) The walk includes some woodland, open views and a short stretch along the Thames Path. Please let Marion know by Tuesday 13th if you will be eating at the pub.
1 July 2017 Start: 10:00 11 miles West Wycombe
Leader: Brian Maps: LR 175, Expl 172
Meet at free car park at West Wycombe garden centre (SU 826 947) (Nearest postcode HP14 3AR). A pub lunch is available at the Grouse and Ale pub in High Street, Lane End (SU 808 917) (HP14 3JF). Please let Brian know by Wednesday 28th June if you will be eating at the pub. Meals to be ordered on arrival at the start point - menu is available at http://grouseandale.com/
15 July 2017 Start: 10:00 10 miles Hurley/Marlow
Leader: Lesley Maps: LR 175, Expl 171/172
Meet at the Hurley Parish Car park, High Street, Hurley (SU 825 840) (SL6 5NB). A Pub lunch is available at The Rising Sun, High Street, Hurley. This is a figure of eight walk and there will be an opportunity for tea by the Thames in the afternoon.
29 July 2017 Start: 10:00 11 miles Stonor
Leader: Graham Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet in Middle Assendon in the long parking bay on the left hand side of the B380 (SU 739 858) (RG9 6BB). Middle Assendon is 2 ½ miles northwest of Henley-on-Thames. Bring a picnic lunch which we will probably have in Stonor Park (where refreshments are also available) and drinks for the day.
12 August 2017 Start: 10:30 10 miles North of Reading
Leader: Frank/ Josefina Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet at the Thames Valley Waterside Centre (SU 735 739) (RG6 1PQ) for a circular walk, mostly flat with a certain amount of road walking. Lunch is available at the Flowing Spring (SU746767) (RG4 9RB).
2 September 2017 Start: 10:15 8 miles Winchmore Hill
Leader: Elizabeth Maps: LR 165/175, Expl 172/181
Meet in the car park of the Potters Arms PH, Fagnall Lane, Winchmore Hill, (HP7 0PH) (SU 933 448). Park in pub car park or around the Common. This is a figure of eight walk and a pub lunch is available at the Potters Arms.
16 September 2017 Start: 10:30 9 miles West of Henley
Leader: Ian Maps: LR 165/175, Expl 171/172
Meet in the car park of the Maltsters Arms, Rotherfield Greys (SU 726,824) (RG9 4QD). This is a figure of eight walk with lunch at the Maltsters Arms. We may be back in time for National Trust members to enjoy tea at Greys Court which is on the route of the walk.
29 September 2017 Start: miles
Leader: Maps:
Walking weekend in Torquay 29th September to 2nd October. Contact Graham and Helen for details.
14 October 2017 Start: 10:00 10 miles West of Reading
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR 175, Expl 159
Meet in the parking area at the top of Sulham Hill, east of Tidmarsh, which is on the A340 (SU 648,745). (nearest postcode RG8 8EE). Pub lunch available at The Garden Cafe, 14, Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne. (SU 6355, 7655). Note if joining at lunchtime, please see the parking advice in the Late News page of this website. Meals to be pre-ordered, menu available nearer the time by email.
28 October 2017 Start: 10:30 8 miles North of Reading
Leader: Frank/ Josefina Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet in the car park at the Peppard cross roads at the junction of Stoke Row Road and Gallowstree Road (SU704813) (nearest postcode RG9 5JB). The eight-mile circular walk is mostly over level ground through open countryside and woodland west of Henley-on-Thames . Please bring a packed lunch for a stop mid-way.
11 November 2017 Start: 10:00 9 miles Dorney
Leader: Tricia Maps: LR 175, Expl 160
Meet at the rear of The Palmers Arms car park off the B3026 where lunch will also be available (SU930791) ( SL4 6QW) for a mostly flat figure of eight walk with one style, taking in The Olympic Lake, part of The Thames Path and The Jubilee River. Tea will be available afterwards at Dorney Court Kitchen Café.
25 November 2017 Start: 10:15 8 miles Horsell/Chobham Common
Leader: Helen Maps: LR 175/186, Expl 145/160
Meet at the Heather Farm car park on the A3046 between Chobham and Woking (SU 993 606) (nearest postcode GU21 4XY) where the Waters Edge café is open from 8:30 which we can use for pre-walk coffee and/or afternoon tea. Lunch is available in the Hangar Café (TQ001 624) (GU24 8HX)
9 December 2017 Start: 10:00 5¼ miles Cookham
Leader: Brian Maps: LR175, Expl 172
Meet at Cookham Moor National Trust car park (free) (SU 893, 853) (Nearest postcode SL6 9SB). A pub lunch is available at The Crown, Cookham. This is a half day walk.
13 January 2018 Start: 10:00 9 miles Chorleywood
Leader: Tricia Maps: LR 166, Expl 172/182
From the A404 please enter the Chorleywood House Estate by the Parish Office, opposite the Cricket Club, and NOT at the traffic lights, meeting at the Cemetery car park, opposite the tennis courts (TQ034967) (WD3 5SL) for a scenic undulating walk in the Chess Valley, with a few styles. Lunch will be available at The Plough pub Belsize (TL034009) (WD3 4NP)
27 January 2018 Start: 10:30 8 miles Maidenhead
Leader: Andy Maps: LR 175, Expl 172
Meet in Oaken Grove Car park, Maidenhead (SU 872 820) (nearest postcode SL6 6HN). A pub lunch is available at the Golden Ball (SU 859 830) (SL6 6NW).
3 February 2018 Planning and Social Meeting St. Peter's Church Maidenhead
Details will be sent out by email
10 February 2018 Start: 10:00 10½ miles Hedgerley
Leader: Amanda Maps: LR 175, Expl 172
Meet by the pond in Village Lane, Hedgerley village, Bucks (SU 969 872) (nearest postcode SL2 3UY). Parking is limited (in Village Lane) so please car share if possible. This is a figure of eight walk. Pub lunch is available at the White Horse pub in Hedgerley village. Please let Amanda know by the 7th February if you will be eating at the pub.
24 February 2018 Start: 10:30 8½ miles Hambleden
Leader: Frank/ Josefina Maps: LR 175, Expl 171/172
Meet in the public car park behind the Stag and Huntsman pub, Hambleden (SU 7850 8659) (RG9 6RP). A mostly level walk through mixed woodland, villages and farmland in the lower Hambleden valley. Please bring food for a picnic stop.
10 March 2018 Start: 10.00 8 miles East of Guildford
Leader: Brian Maps: LR186/187, Expl145
Meet at the information centre in Newlands Corner car park (TQ043,491) (GU4 8SE). Newlands Corner is on the A25 Shere Road, about 3 miles east of Guildford Town Centre between Guildford and Dorking. The area is in an AONB and SSSI and the walk will also include part of the Pilgrims Way.
Pub lunch is available at the Drummond Arms Hotel, The Street, Albury, (TQ047 478) (GU5 9AG).
24 March 2018 Start: 10:15 9-10 miles Near West Wycombe
Leader: Lesley Maps: LR 165, Expl 172
Meet at The Golden Cross, Saunderton (SU 814, 980) (HP14 4HU) which is on the A4010 about 3 miles north - west of West Wycombe. This is a figure of eight walk and a pub lunch will be available at The Golden Cross. For anyone wishing to travel by train, Saunderton Station (Chiltern line) is nearby, but check the timetable as there is only one train an hour in each direction.
7th April No walk scheduled
21 April 2018 Start: 10:15 10½ miles Crowthorne
Leader: Helen Maps: LR 186, Expl 160
Meet at free National Trust car park off Wellingtonia Avenue, Crowthorne (B3348) (SU 813 635) (nearest post code RG45 6AF). Please bring a picnic lunch. This is a National CWC walk that we have been invited to join in with.
12 May 2018 Start: 10:30 9 miles Seale
Leader: Helen Maps: LR 186, Expl 145
Meet at the main road entrance of Seale Church (SU 896 478) (nearest postcode GU10 1HZ). There is plenty of roadside parking, especially along Seale Lane. We will walk to Elstead via Puttenham Common and then go back via Sands. Bring a picnic, but there will be chance for a drink and 'facilities' stop along the route. There will also be the opportunity for afternoon tea back at Seale at the end of the walk. This is a Surrey CRC walk that we have been invited to join in with.
2 June 2018 Start: 10:00 9 miles Windsor Park
Leader: Sue Maps: LR 175,Expl 160
Meet at Rangers Gate Car Park Windsor Great Park, A332 (SU 953 734) (nearest postcode: SL4 2JA). Bring a packed lunch and drink. Possibly coffee available on the walk.
16 June 2018 Start: 10:00 8 miles Cookham
Leader: Amanda Maps: LR 175,Expl 172
Meet in National Trust car park (SU 893 853) (SL6 9SA) on B4447 on western edge of Cookham. The walk is approx 8 miles to Stoke Common it is the first leg of the Beeches Way linear walk. We will need to do a car shuffle to drop some cars off in Stoke Poges. Please bring a packed lunch; depending on timings after we have done the car shuffle we pass by the cafe at Burnham Beeches which does sandwiches, jacket potatoes cake and drinks so we can stop there.
14 July 2018 Start: 10:00 10 miles North of Henley
Leader: Brian Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet in the layby adjacent to The Rainbow, Middle Assendon (SU 738 858) (RG9 6AU). This is a hilly figure of eight walk. Pub lunch is available at the The Rainbow (please let Brian know if eating at the pub).
28 July 2018 Start: 10:00 9 miles Chesham/ Little Missenden
Leader: Alan Maps: LR 165, Expl 172/181
Meet by the information board near the entrance to the Water Meadow Car Park Chesham (SP 958 014) (nearest postcode: HP5 1JB) If travelling north along the A416 the car park is reached by turning left at a roundabout before the road becomes a dual carriageway. Car park charge is £3.60 for over four hours. Pub lunch is available at the Red Lion, Little Missenden (SU 922 989) (HP7 0QZ).
11 August 2018 Start: 10:00 10½ miles Amersham
Leader: Chris Maps: 172/181
This is a linear walk. It is the second of 5 stages of the Chiltern Heritage Trail, a 52-mile circular walk which links most of the towns and villages in the Chiltern District of Buckinghamshire. Meet in Amersham Old Town Car Park (SU959,973) (HP7 0HL), parking fees £3.60, for a car shuttle to the start of the walk. Bring packed lunch and drinks for the day. Tea is available in Old Amersham at the end of the walk and there will also be an optional early evening meal. Please let Chris know by Tuesday 7th August if you intend to come.
1 September 2018 Start: 10:30 10 miles Wokingham
Leader: Frank/ Josefina Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Circular walk starting from Thames Valley Waterside Centre (SU 735 739) (RG6 1PQ). Mostly flat but a certain amount of road walking. Bring a packed lunch. There is the possibility of a tea-shop stop at Sonning towards the end of the walk.
15th September 2018 Start: 10:30 8½ miles Turville
Leader: Ian Maps: LR 175 Expl 171
Take Balham's Lane towards Turville Heath from B480 between Henley & Watlington just beyond Stonor Park (from South). Park near end of track from Turville Grange. (SU 744 909) (Nearest postcode RG9 6LD). Pub lunch at the Frog in Skirmett. (SU 776 902) (RG9 6TF)
Parking may limited and it may advisable to share cars.
29 September 2018 Start: 10:00 10 miles Wendover
Leader: Tricia Maps: LR 165, Expl 181
From the B4009 take the St Leonard’s Road and turn first right through the gate into Wendover Woods, following the one-way lane to meet at The Viewpoint car parking area on the left (SP 888 097) (HP22 5NF) for a varied walk with extensive views and a few styles, including The Outer Aylesbury Ring, a reservoir and The Grand Union Canal. Lunch will be available at The Half Moon pub Wilstone (SP 904 142) (HP23 4PD).
Please contact (via the Contacts page) if you are planning to come on this walk - menu choice is needed for the pub lunch
13th October 2018 Start: 10:00 10 miles Rotherwick
Leader: Marion Maps: LR 175/186, Expl 144
Meet in Rotherwick (SU 712, 563) (RG27 9BG). Park on hard verge near school and pub for a figure of 8 walk. Lunch will be at the Coach and Horses, Rotherwick (SU 713, 563) (RG27 9BG)
27th October 2018 Start: 10:00 9½ miles Stokenchurch
Leader: Lesley Maps: LR 165/175, Expl 172
Meet opposite The Dashwood Arms, Old Oxford Road, Piddington, (SU 807 942) (HP14 3BH), which is on the side road running parallel to the A40 about 2 miles west of West Wycombe. There is parking in the pub car park (if eating) or on the road. This is a figure of eight walk and lunch will be available at The Dashwood Arms.
10th November 2018 Start: 10:00 8 miles Beeches Way
Leader: Amanda Maps: LR 175/176, Expl 172
Meet at West Drayton station car park (£2.70) (TQ 060 801) (nearest Post code UB7 9DY). Limited parking so please car share or come by train. We will need to do a car shuffle to Stoke Common. Please bring a packed lunch - there may be a stop at a cafe in Black park or Langley Park. This is the second leg of the Beeches Way linear walk from West Drayton to Stoke Common
24th November Start: 10:00 11 miles Wendover
Leader: Helen Maps: LR 165, Expl 181
Meet at the free Coombe Hill car park (SP 851 062) (Nearest postcode HP17 0UR) which is on the corner on the road from Dunsmore off the A413. The walk heads to the summit for fine views and then down to Ellesborough Church before looping round with views of Chequers to go to the Firecrest for lunch (SP 875 054) (HP22 6QG). The morning will be longer than the afternoon.
8 December 2018 Start: 10:15 6 miles Wokingham
Leader: Carmen Maps: LR175, Expl 159
Meet at car park behind shops by double mini-roundabouts at junction of Finchampstead Road (B3016) and Nine Mile Ride, south of Wokingham (SU797647) (RG40 3SQ). Pub lunch is available at Ye Old Leathern Bottel, Barkham, Wokingham (SU795679 ) (RG41 4BL). This is a half day walk.
12 January 2019 Start: 10:15 9 miles NW of High Wycombe
Leader: Tricia Maps: LR 165, Expl 171/172
Meet at Naphill Village Hall car park, (SU 847969) (HP14 4SX) adjacent to the Recreation Ground, opposite The Wheel pub, Main Road, Naphill (HP14 4QA) where lunch will be available. Turn into the carpark by the Atlantic Cedar tree gifted by Dilly Knox the eminent Bletchley Park codebreaker, see plaque. This undulating scenic figure of eight walk in the Chiltern Hills, with several styles, takes us past where he lived. (07847 869506)
26 January 2019 Start; 10;00 10 miles Christmas Common.
Leader; Dennis Beale LR 175/165, Expl 171.
Meet in the car park of The Sculpture Trail at Cowlease Wood, nearly 2 miles north of Christmas Common, on the east side of the road, (SU 726,956) Turn right through the height barrier.
Pub lunch available at The Fox And Hounds, Christmas Common, (SU 714,932). (07771920135)
9 February 2019 Start: 9:45 10½ miles Taplow
Leader: Sue Maps: LR 175, Expl 160/172
Meet at Taplow Station (SU 915 813) (SL6 0NL) – free parking on Station Road, Taplow. Lunch is available at Millar and Carter on the Bath Road, Taplow (SU 909 813) (SL6 0AR) where a lunch time menu is available. Optional coffee and cake break at Dorney Court Gardens in the afternoon.
23rd February 2019 Start: 10:15 8 miles Beaconsfield
Leader: Andy Maps: LR 175/165, Expl 172
Meet at Beaconsfield Station car park (SU 940 911) (Nearest postcode HP9 2PJ). Parking costs £5.50 for the day. A pub lunch is available at the Harte and Magpies, Magpie Lane, Coleshill, (SU 955 940 ) (HP7 0LU).
9 March 2019 Start: 10:30 9 miles Wallingford
Leader: Frank/Josefina Maps: LR 174/175, Expl 170
Meet at Old Cattle Market car park off New Road, Wallingford (SU 608 892) (Nearest postcode OX10 0BB). Walk is via Cholsey, including a visit to Agatha Christie's grave. Please bring a packed lunch.
23 March 2019 Start: 10:00 10 miles Near Henley
Leader: Lesley Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet at The Rising Sun, Witheridge Hill, (SU696840) (RG9 5PF). Witheridge Hill is just off the B481 about 2 miles south of Nettlebed. Grid reference 696841. This is a figure of eight walk and lunch will be available at the Rising Sun.
6th April 2019 Start: 10:00 11½ miles Chorleywood
Leader: Chris Maps: LR 176, Expl 172
Meet at car park on south side of the A404 Rickmansworth Road on Chorleywood Common (TQ 033 966) (Nearest Postcode WD3 5QG). The walk is mainly woodland and gravel paths and is fairly flat with some hills. Pub lunch is available at the Coy Carp, Coppermill Lane, Harefield, Uxbridge (TQ 040 911) (UB9 6HZ).
11th May Start10:00 11½ miles Burnham
Leader: Amanda Maps: LR 175, Expl 172
Meet at St. Mary’s Church, Hitcham Lane, Burnham (SU920825) (SL1 7DP). A pub lunch is available at The Jolly Farmer, Church Road, Cookham Deane (SU870851) (SL6 9PD) and there is an option of a tea shop in the afternoon.
8th June 2019 Start: 10:00 11-12 miles West of Reading
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR 174, Expl 158
Meet at The Travellers Friend, Crookham, (SU 537,644), (RG19 8EA), (1.5 miles west of Brimpton). This is on a minor road 2 miles south of Thatcham on the A4. This is a figure of eight walk, with pub lunch available at The Travellers Friend.
22nd June 2019 Start: 10:00 10 miles Ivinghoe Beacon
Leader: Helen Maps: LR 165, Expl 181
Meet at the National Trust car park at the entrance to Monument Drive, off the B4506 between Berkhamsted and Dagnall. (SP 978 128) (nearest Postcode HP4 1LT). A pub lunch is available at the Rose and Crown, Vicarage Lane, Ivinghoe (SP 945 163) (LU7 9EQ).
6th July 2019 Start: 10:00 9 miles Cookham
Leader: Richard Maps: LR 175 , Expl 172
Meet in the National Trust car park (SU 893 853) (SL6 9SA) on the B4447 on the western edge of Cookham. A pub lunch is available at The Bounty, a riverside pub by the Thames (SU 890 871). There is no road access to the pub but it is about 1¼ miles walk from the start point, the National Trust car park at Cookham and is therefore amenable for those wanting either to join at lunch time or to just do the morning walk.
20th July 2019 Start: 10:00 11 miles North of High Wycombe
Leader: Tricia Maps: LR 165, Expl 181
Meet at Coombe Hill free National Trust car park, Low Scrubs (SP 852,063)
(Nearest postcode HP17 0UR) for an undulating walk with extensive views
Meet at Coombe Hill free National Trust car park, Low Scrubs (SP 852,063) (Nearest postcode HP17 0UR) for an undulating walk with extensive views via Little Hampden to Great Hampden where lunch will be available at The Hampden Arms, (SP 845,015) (HP16 9RQ) returning via Dunsmore.
3rd August 2019 Start: 10:00 11½ miles Great Missenden
Leader: Chris Maps: LR 165, Expl 172/181
This is a linear walk. It is the third of 5 stages of the Chiltern Heritage Trail, a 52 mile circular walk which links most of the towns and villages in the Chiltern District of Buckinghamshire. The walk is not very hilly. Meet in Link Road, Great Missenden (SP894 014) (HP16 9AE) for a car shuttle to the start of the walk. Parking (if available) is free in Link Road; if no space in Link Road there are car parks on each side of the road, parking fees £3.60 for the day. Bring packed lunch and drinks for the day. Tea is available in Great Missenden at the end of the walk and there will also be an optional early evening meal. Please let Chris know by Tuesday 30th July if you intend to come.
17th August 2019 Start: 10:15 9 miles Hurley
Leader: Alan Maps: LR 175, Expl 172
Meet in the car park at the Dew Drop Inn, Hurley (SU 824,815) (SL6 6RB). This is best approached by taking the narrow lane signposted to Dew Drop Inn off the minor road which links A4 with A4130 and passes through Burchett Green. Pub lunch is available at the Dew Drop Inn, Hurley. The pub serves sandwiches as well as main meals. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE STARTING POINT HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM HURLEY CAR PARK DUE TO THE HURLEY REGATTA. PLEASE ALSO CAR SHARE WHERE POSSIBLE SO THAT THERE IS ENOUGH ROOM IN PUB CAR PARK FOR LUNCH TIME CUSTOMERS.
31st August 2019 Start: 10:00 10 miles Reading
Leader: David Maps: LR 175, Expl 159/171
Meet in Station Car Park, Gatehampton Road, Goring (SU 602 806) (Nearest Postcode RG8 0EN). Park there or considerately in the village. Lunch is available at the The Garden Cafe, 14 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne (SU 635 765) (RG8 7BP).
14th September 2019 Start: 10:00 10½ miles Mattingley, Hampshire
Leader: Marion Maps: LR 175, Expl 144
Meet at Mattingley Church (SU 736 580) (nearest post code RG27 8LA) just off the B3349. Lunch is available at the Leather Bottle, Mattingley (SU732575) (RG27 8JU). Please let Marion know no later than the end of Wednesday 11th September 2019 if you will take lunch at the pub. This includes people who plan to eat at the pub and then join us for the afternoon walk. Walk is gently undulating with some stiles.
28th September 2019 Start: 10:30 8½ miles Turville
Leader: Ian Maps: LR 175 Expl 171
Take Balham's Lane towards Turville Heath from B480 between Henley & Watlington just beyond Stonor Park (from South). Park near end of track from Turville Grange. (SU 744 909) (Nearest postcode RG9 6LD). Pub lunch at the Frog in Skirmett. (SU 776 902) (RG9 6TF)
Parking may be limited and it may be advisable to share cars.
12th October 2019 Start: 10:15 10 miles NW of High Wycombe
Leader: Lesley Maps: LR 165, Expl 171/172
Meet at Saunderton railway station ( Chiltern line) (SU 813 982) (HP14 4LJ) which is just off the A4010 north –west of High Wycombe. Free parking. Pub lunch is available at The Lions, Bledlow (SP776,021) (HP 27 9PE).
9th November Start: 10:00 9½ miles Wendover
Leader: Chris Jones Maps: LR 165, Expl 181
Meet at the junction of Station Approach and Pound Street, Wendover, adjacent to the ‘Shoulder of Mutton’ (SP 866 076) (HP22 6EJ). Parking is available at Wendover Station at £5 for the day or free parking nearby in Witchell Road which is a No Though Road near our lunch venue. Our morning trek will take us through some undulating countryside together with walking a small section of The Ridgeway and into Wendover Woods. Lunch will be at the Shoulder of Mutton, 20 Pound Street, Wendover (SP 866 077) (HP22 6EJ). Please let Chris know your menu choice by the 1st November. The afternoon trek will take us to Bacombe and Coombe Hill.
7th December 2019 Start: 10:15 5 miles Near Henley
Leader: Frank/ Josefina Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet at 1015 at the car park of The Maltsters Arms, Rotherfield Greys, near Henley (SU 725 824) (RG9 4QD), which offers free parking. This is an undulating walk of around 5 miles through mixed woodland. There will be a lunch opportunity at the Maltsters Arms. This is a half-day walk.
11th January 2020 Start: 10:00 9 miles West of High Wycombe
Leader: Tricia Maps: LR 175, Expl 171/172
Meet at The Chequers Inn, Bullocks Farm Lane, Wheeler End, (HP14 3NH) (SU 806926) where lunch will be available. This is an undulating scenic figure of eight walk in the Chiltern Hills, with some stiles.
Lunch will be pre-ordered on the day, please see pub menu https://thechequersinnwheelerend.co.uk/
18th January 2020 Planning Meeting
Leader: Ian Maps(LR 175, Expl 161/173
Meet in NT car park (SU 893, 853) on B4447 on western edge of Cookham. Pub lunch is available at the Crown Inn, Cookham (SU 894, 854). This is on the B 4447, just east of the car park. The walk will end in Marlow and we will enjoy a scenic train journey back to Cookham. Allow £3 for the fare. This is a figure of six walk.
13 June 2015 Start: miles Walking Weekend
Leader: Lesley Maps
Details to be confirmed.
27 June 2015 Start: 10:15 12 miles Near Henley
Leader: Ren & Lesley MapsLR 175, Expl 171
Meet in the car park in Skirmett Road, between Mill End and Hambleden (SU 785,855) (nearest postcode RG9 6TL). This is a walk of great variety beginning at the Thames and then in typically wonderful Chiltern Woods. It begins with an exhilarating crossing of the River Thames by a very long weir and passes through two of the most enchanting villages of the region. Please bring a packed lunch.
11 July 2015 Start: 10:00 10 miles Henley-on-Thames
Leader: Frank & Josefina Maps: LR 175 Expl 171
Meet at the Mill Lane riverside car park in Henley (just off the A4155). (SU 771, 817) (nearest postcode RG9 4HD). This is a circular walk, including a section alongside the Thames, on to Hambleden, through Great Wood, and returning via the Oxfordshire Way. We will stop for a packed lunch.
25 July 2015 Start: 10:00 11½ miles South of Guildford
Leader: Graham Maps: LR 186, Expl 145
Meet in the car park at Shalford Railway Station (TQ 002 471) (GU4 8LE). Limited free parking here or on nearby side street. Take A281 south from Guildford for 2 miles and the railway station is on your left immediately after the railway bridge. Figure of 8 walk with lunch nearby at The Parrot Inn (SU 998 468, GU4 8DW).
8 August 2015 Start: 10:00 10½ miles Princes Risborough
Leader: Tricia Maps: LR 165, Expl 172/181
Meet at entrance to Lacey Green Windmill, adjacent to The Whip Inn (SP 818, 007) (HP27 0PG). The Aylesbury/High Wycombe bus 300 stops outside every 20 mins, or park along the side of Pink Road. Scenic figure of eight walk along The Chiltern Way & via the Hampden and Bradenham estates. Lunch is available at the Whip Inn.
22 August 2015 Start: 10:00 11 miles NW of Henley
Leader: Valerie Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet in Cookley Green on B481 between Nettlebed and Watlington. Park on grassy area behind bus shelter on east side of road (SU 696,902). (Nearest postcode is RG9 6EN) Pub lunch available at The Shepherds Hut, Ewelme (SU 639,919) ( OX10 6HQ).
5 September 2015 Start: 10:15 9/10 miles N of Slough
Leader: Alan Maps: LR 176, Expl 172
Meet in the Black Park car park (TQ 005,833) (Nearest postcode SL3 6DT). Access from the A412 about 2 miles north of Slough, turn left (north) onto a minor road for 1 mile. The car park is on the right and the charge is £2.50. Pub lunch is available at the Fox and Pheasant, Stoke Poges (SU 982,857) (SL2 4EZ).
19 September 2015 Start: 10:00 10 miles Prestwood
Leader: Elizabeth Maps: LR 165 Expl 172
Meet in car park of Polecat pub (SU 876, 994) (HP16 0HJ) (please park at far end near field). The Polecat is on the A4128 left hand side going from High Wycombe, between Great Kingshill and Prestwood. Lunch is available at the Polecat. This is a figure of 8 walk (steep hill at end).
3 October 2015 Start: 10:00 9 miles Near Aldershot
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR 186, Expl 145 /144
Meet in the car park at the Swan Inn, Ash Vale, next to the canal (SU 895, 527) (GU12 5HA). On B3411, nearly ½ mile south of Ash Vale station, take minor road east, Heath Vale Bridge Road, signed Ash Ranges and St John Ambulance, over canal bridge, and turn right to Swan Inn on the right. The address is 2, Hutton Road, Ash Vale.2nd section of the Basingstoke Canal (linear) walk from Crookham Village to Ash Vale. Car shuttle to start of walk. Bring packed lunch and drinks for the day. Optional evening meal at the Swan Inn. Please let Dennis know by Wed 30 Sept if you intend to come, by email ([email protected]), or preferably by text.
There is limited car parking space at this very popular pub, so it would be appreciated if some could share cars where possible.
Meals to be ordered on arrival at the start. Menu is available on Swan-Main-Menu.pdf for your information.
17 October 2015 Start: 10:00 10 miles Great Missenden
Leader: Chris Maps: LR 165, Expl 172 / 181
Meet in the car park on NW side of Link Road, Great Missenden (SP894, 014), (HP16 9AL); parking in Link Road is free (if available); car park fee is £3.50. This is approx 5 minute walk from Great Missenden railway station, and the walk starts by passing the station. The walk is hilly, particularly in the morning. Pub lunch is available at The Hampden Arms, Great Hampden (SP845,014), (HP16 9RQ). There will also be the opportunity for tea after the walk.
31 October 2015 Start: 10:00 10 miles Winnersh
Leader: Marion Maps: LR 175, Expl 159
Meet in the main Dinton Pastures Country Park car park (SU 784 718), (RG10 0TH); the facilities there include toilets and a possible tea at the end of the walk. The cost for the car park is £4.00 for the day.
The nearest railway station is at Winnersh, which is about a 10 minute walk.
Lunch is available at the Waggon and Horses, Twyford (SU 784,760) (RG10 9AJ). For some of the time we will be walking beside river and lakes - expect mud and puddles after wet weather!
Anyone planning to eat at the Waggon and Horses pub, please let Marion have your choice of food by Wednesday, 28th October.
14 November 2015 Start: 10:00 10 miles Ridgeway - Ilsley.
Leader: Alan Maps: LR 174, Expl 170
Meet in the Ridgeway car park (SU 479, 841) (nearest postcode OX11 0RP) accessed from A34 between Chilton and East Ilsley. This is a walk along the Ridgeway and the Berkshire Downs around the villages of East and West Ilsley.
Pub lunch is available at The Swan East Ilsley (SU 493, 811) (RG20 7LF).
21st November Planning and Social Meeting
Please contact Lesley Hatton for details (01494 449409)
28 November 2015 Start: 10:30 8 miles S of Wokingham
Leader: Jim Maps: LR 175, Expl 159
Meet in the car park of the Frog and Wicket, at Eversley (SU 796, 616) (RG27 0NS). Lunch is available in the Frog and Wicket. This is a figure of eight walk.
5 December 2015 Start: 10:30 4 miles Burnham Beeches
Leader: Kevin Maps: LR 175, Expl 172
Meet in public car park Hawthorn Lane, Burnham Beeches (SU 953, 843) (SL2 3TA). Car park charge is £2. Lunch is available at The Feathers, Taplow Common Road, Burnham, (SU 915 851) (SL1 8NS). Please inform Kevin by Wednesday 2 December if you are dining at pub.
2 January 2016 Start: 10:15 9 miles North of Henley
Leader: Valerie Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet in car park behind Chequers pub in Fingest (SU 777,911) (RG9 6QD). The village is on a minor road north from Mill End on A4155 Henley to Marlow road, and west of Lane End. Pub lunch available at The Chequers
9 January 2016 Start: 10:30 8 miles Chalfont St. Giles
Leader: Andy Maps: LR 176, Expl 172
Meet in car park behind the Co-op in the High Street in Chalfont St. Giles (SU 991, 937) (nearest postcode HP8 4QA); the charge is £3.50. Pub lunch is available at the White Hart in Chalfont St. Peter (TQ 000, 908) (SL9 9QA).
23 January 2016 Start: 10:00 9 miles E of Maidenhead
Leader: Sue Maps: LR 175 Expl 172
Meet at front of Taplow Railway Station, on Approach Road, (SU 915, 813) (SL6 0NR). Free parking along the road or £2.60 for all day parking in the station car park. Pub lunch is available at the Harvester on the Bath Rd, Taplow (SU 909, 813) (SL6 OAJ). Optional tea and cakes at Dorney Garden Centre.
6 February 2016 Start: 10:00 8 miles Stokenchurch
Leader: Lesley Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet in the public car park adjacent to Kings Hotel on A40 in the centre of Stokenchurch (HP14 3TA) (SU760,963). Pub lunch is available at The Fleur de Lis, Stokenchurch (SU 760, 962) (HP14 3TZ). This is a figure of eight walk - the pub is on the village green on the opposite side of the A40 to the Kings Hotel.
20 February 2016 Start: 10:00 11 miles West Wycombe
Leader: Brian Maps: LR 175, Expl 172
Meet at free car park at West Wycombe garden centre (SU 826,947) (Nearest postcode HP14 3AR). An undulating walk in the Chiltern Hills. Pub lunch is available at The Red Lion in Bradenham (SU 823, 970) (HP14 4HF). The Red Lion need to know menu choices by Wednesday17th so please let Brian know menu choices.
5 March 2016 Start: 10:30 8 miles Ibstone
Leader: Frank/Josefina Maps: LR 165/175, Expl 171
Meet at Ibstone Common, where parking is available on roadside opposite the Fox Hotel (SU 751, 939) (HP14 3XT). Circular walk through Turville and Fingest. with couple of fairly steep but short climbs. Lunch is available at The Chequers, Fingest (SU 777,911), ((RG9 6QD).
19 March 2016 Start: 10:15 8 miles Polesden Lacey
Leader: Helen Maps: LR 187 ,Expl 146
Meet at the entrance to Polesden Lacey car park park (TQ 136, 524) (RH5 6BD). Non-National Trust members £4. Lunch is available at the The Stepping Stones, Westhumble Stones (TQ170517 ) (RH5 6BS) or station café. Option of tea in the Granary café at Polesden Lacey at the end of the walk.
2 April 2016 Start: 10:00 11 miles NE of Aldershot
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR 186, Expl 145
Meet in the car park at the Swan Inn, 2, Hutton Road, Ash Vale, next to the canal, (SU 895,527), (GU12 5HA). 3rd section of Basingstoke Canal (linear) walk from Ash Vale to Woking. Bring packed lunch and drinks for the day. After walking the canal from Ash Vale to Woking, we will get a train back to the Swan Inn for our optional evening meals. Further details to follow nearer the time.
16 April 2016 Start: 10:00 10 miles Near Windsor
Leader: Amanda Maps: LR 175, Expl 160
Meet in car park of The Palmer Arms in Dorney (SU 930,791) (SL4 6QW). Walk in Dorney, Bray Lake and Jubilee River. Pub lunch available at the Palmer Arms. This is a figure of eight walk.
7 May 2016 Start: 10:00 10 miles Hughenden
Leader: Martyn Maps: LR 175, Expl 172
Meet at St Michael & All Angels Hughenden, High Wycombe (SU 865, 955) (HP14 4LA) park at church (free) not at Manor which is chargeable. Spectacular views in morning over the Hughenden Valley ending at The Harrow (Public Bar) Warrendene Road, High Wycombe (SU 861, 975) (HP14 4LX) for lunch.
If intending to buy food, particularly main meal, at Harrow please review their menu at http://www.harrowhughenden.co.uk/restaurant-and-menu and place your order by Wednesday 4th May latest, under booking “walkers” or “Mr. Baker’s group”.
21 May 2016 Start: 10:00 10 miles North of Henley
Leader: Brian Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet in the layby adjacent to The Rainbow, Middle Assendon (SU 738,858) (RG9 6AU). This is a hilly figure of eight walk. Pub lunch is available at the The Rainbow
4 June 2016 Start: 10:00 11 miles Theale
Leader: Alan Maps: LR 175, Expl 159
Meet in Car Park in Theale High Street (SU 645, 714), (Nearest postcode: RG7 5AL). Take A4 from Junction 12 of M4 and turn right into Theale and then right down No Thru Road. Park in Pay and Display (All day charge £0.90) or on Road.
Lunch available in at The George in Pangbourne (SU 635, 735) (RG8 7AJ) or packed lunch by river.
18 June 2016 Start: 10:00 12 miles Cholsey
Leader: David Maps: LR 174/175, Expl 171
Meet in car park of Cholsey Railway station (SU 584 860) (OX10 9LN). Charge is £2.80 per day or park considerately in village. Lunch is at The King William IV , Hailey (SU 643 859) (OX10 6AD). Finish at Goring Station and take the train back to Cholsey.
16 July 2016 Start: 10:00 10 miles Burnham Beeches
Leader: Andy Maps: LR 175, Expl 172
Meet in car park in Lord Mayor's drive (just off junction with Stewarts Drive and Bedford Drive (SU 957,850) (Nearest postcode:SL2 3LB). This is signposted from Farnham Common on the A355. Lunch is available at the White Horse in Village Lane, Hedgerley (SU 969,874) (SL2 3UY)
30 July 2016 Start: 10:00 11 miles Coleshill
Leader: Graham Maps: LR 165/166, Expl 172
Park considerately near to All Saints parish church, Coleshill or near to the village pond in Village Road (SU 948,952) (HP7 0LN). Bring packed lunch and drinks for the day. We walk through Quaker country stopping at Jordans in the morning and Chalfont St.Giles in the afternoon before completing the walk along the Chiltern Way back to Coleshill.
13 August 2016 Start: 10:30 8 miles Goring
Leader: Ian Maps: LR175, Expl 171
Meet in the car park of Goring railway station (a small charge will apply if not arriving by train) (SU 603,806) (RG8 0ES). Pub lunch available at the Ferryboat Inn, Whitchurch (SU 637,770) (RG8 7DB). Menu at www.theferryboatwhitchurch.com The pub will need to know menu choices by Wednesday. Further details nearer the date.
3 September 2016 Start: 10:15 9½ miles Cookham
Leader: Elizabeth Maps: LR 175,Expl 172
Meet in National Trust car park (SU 893,853) (SL6 9SA) on B4447 on western edge of Cookham.Walk is alongside the Thames to Marlow and back via Winter Hill. Pub lunch is available at the George and Dragon in The Causeway, Marlow (SU 851,863) (SL7 2SA).
17 September 2016 Start: 10:30 8 miles Mortimer
Leader: Frank and Josefina Maps: LR 175/186, Expl 159
Meet in Mortimer Village car park opposite the Horse and Groom (SU 655, 646) (Nearest postcode RG7 3RD). The 8 mile circular walk passes close to Wokefield Park and Silchester. Bring a packed lunch and drinks for the day.
1 October 2016 Start: 10:00 11 miles East of Woking
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR 186/187, Expl 145/160
This is the 4th and final part of the Basingstoke Canal Walk, (and part of River Wey). Circular walk.Meet in the car park opposite the Anchor Pub Restaurant, Pyrford Lock, Wisley (TQ 053,593) (GU23 6QW). Bring a packed lunch and drinks for the day. There is the option of an evening meal at the Anchor Pub. Further details nearer the date
8 October 2016
Planning and Social Meeting at Maidenhead. Planning and Social Meeting at St. Peters Church, St. Peter's Road, Maidenhead. Further details nearer the date.
15 October 2016 Start: 10:00 10½ miles Amersham
Leader: Chris Maps: LR 165/175 Expl 172
Meet outside Winchmore Hill Village Hall (SU 932, 948) (HP7 0PN). Park considerately on the west side of the Common. The walk is hilly. Pub lunch is available at The Crown, Penn (SU 916, 933) (HP10 8NY)
29 October 2016 Start: 10:00 10½ miles Weston Turville
Leader: Patricia Maps: LR 165, Exp 181
Meet in the car park of The Five Bells, Weston Turville (SP 855,108) (HP22 5RW) on the B4544, where lunch will be available. Mostly flat, figure-of-eight walk with several stiles and views of the Chilterns. The Aylesbury/Wendover Arriva bus 50 stops near The Five Bells.
12 November 2016 Start: 10:00 10 miles Rotherwick
Leader: Marion Maps: LR 175/186, Expl 144
Meet in Rotherwick (SU 712, 563) (RG27 9BG). Park on hard verge near school and pub for a figure of 8 walk. Lunch will be at the Coach and Horses, Rotherwick (SU 713, 563) (RG27 9BG)
26 November 2016 Start: 10:00 8 miles Cookham
Leader: Sue Maps: LR 175 Expl 172
Meet at Cookham Moor National Trust car park (SU 893, 853) (SL6 9SB). Pub lunch is available at the Jolly Farmer Inn, Church Road, Cookham Deane (SU 870, 851) (SL6 9PD). Optionally, drinks are available at the Crown pub, Cookham Moor, or other places in High Street at the end of the walk.
10 December 2016 Start: 10:00 5 miles Henley
Leader: Brian Maps: LR 175 Expl 171
Meet by The Flowerpot, Aston, Henley-on-Thames (SU 784 842) (RG9 3DG). Park in the pub overflow car park in Remenham Lane. Lunch is available at the Flowerpot. This is a half day walk with the option of a visit to Greys Court (National Trust) in the afternoon.
2 January 2017 Start: 10:00 9 miles Cookham
Leader: Brian Maps: LR 175 Expl 172
Meet at Cookham Moor National Trust car park (SU 893, 853) (Nearest postcode SL6 9SB). Lunch is available at the Red Lion pub, 41, The Green, Wooburn Green (SU912885) (HP10 0EU). ). Please let Brian know by the 29th December if you are eating at the pub.
14 January 2017 Start: 10:00 9 miles Stokenchurch
Leader: Lesley Maps: LR 165/175 Expl 172
Meet opposite The Dashwood Arms, Old Oxford Road, Piddington, HP14 3BH. Park on the side road running parallel to the A40 about 2 miles west of West Wycombe. (SU 807 942) (nearest postcode HP14 3BH). This is a figure of eight walk and lunch will be available at The Dashwood Arms.
28 January 2017 Start: 10:00 10 miles West of Henley
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR 175 Expl 171
Meet at the Red Lion, Rotherfield Peppard, (SU 709,819) (RG9 5LB) on B481, about 6 miles north of Reading, 3 miles west of Henley. At the north end of the Green in Peppard, the pub is on the west side of the road before what was the Ruchetta Restaurant on the east side. This is a figure of eight walk and a pub lunch is available at the Red Lion.
11 February 2017 Start: 10:00 9½ miles Little Chalfont
Leader: Tricia Maps: LR 165/166 Expl 172/181
Meet at Westwood Park Recreation Ground car park, Little Chalfont, (SU 997,981) (HP6 6PP). From A404 turn at traffic lights into Bell Lane, turn right into Elizabeth Road & left at cross roads into Chenies Ave, for an undulating scenic walk in the Chess Valley via Latimer and Chenies. Lunch will be available at The Green Dragon, Flaunden (TL 014,008) (HP3 0PP).
25 February 2017 Start: 10:00 10 miles Hambledon
Leader: Brian Maps: LR 175 Expl 171
Meet in car park (SU 785,865) (nearest postcode RG9 6RP) beyond Stag & Huntsman pub in Hambleden village, which is east of minor road running north from Mill End on A4155 between Henley and Marlow. Pub lunch available at The Frog, Skirmett (SU 774,902) (RG9 6TG)
11 March 2017 Start: 10:15 9½ miles Slough
Leader: Alan Maps: LR 175 Expl 160
Meet in the free car park for Upton Court Park along Upton Court Road. The car park is on the right after turning off the roundabout at the junction of the A412 and B376 (SU 984,790) ( nearest postcode SL3 7LY). Take the 3rd exit off the roundabout if you are approaching along A412 from the west. Pub lunch is available at the Pineapple, Dorney (SU 928,797) (SL4 6QX). Please note that the pub menu is entirely sandwiches/baguettes accompanied by chips, salad or soup.
25 March 2017 Start: 10:00 9½ miles Hedgerley
Leader: Amanda Maps: LR 175/176Expl 172
Meet at the Fox and Pheasant pub in Stoke Poges, Gerrards Cross Road (SU 982, 857) (SL2 4EZ). This is a figure of 8 walk. Lunch will be available at the Fox and Pheasant, it’s mainly a carvery restaurant but they do other items. Please let Amanda know if by Wednesday 22nd March if you are eating at the pub.
8 April 2017 Start: 10:00 10 miles Silchester
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR 175 Expl 159
Park in the free car park in Wall Lane, Silchester (SU 635,629), (nearest postcode RG7 2HJ), sign posted Calleva Roman Town, on minor road 8 miles SW of Reading, 2 mile SW of Mortimer. Pub lunch is available at Ye Old Turners Arms, Mortimer, (SU 645,644), (RG7 3TW)
22 April 2017 Start: 10:00 10½ miles Chalfont St. Giles
Leader: Chris Maps: LR 165 Expl 172/181
This is a linear walk. It is the first of 5 stages of the Chiltern Heritage Trail, a 52 mile circular walk which links most of the towns and villages in the Chiltern District of Buckinghamshire. Meet in the car park behind the Co-op in Chalfont St Giles (SU990,937) ( HP8 4QA), parking fees £3.50, for a car shuttle to the start of the walk. Bring packed lunch and drinks for the day. Tea is available in Chalfont St Giles at the end of the walk and there will also be an optional early evening meal. Please let Chris know by Tuesday 18th April if you intend to come.
6 May 2017 Start: 10:30 9 miles Streatley
Leader: Frank/ Josefina Maps: LR 174 Expl 170
Meet at the Lardon Chase car park, just west of Streatley, (SU 583 806) (nearest postcode RG8 9RB) for a circular walk of about 9 miles with some steep sections and including stretches along the Thames and the Ridgeway path. Bring snacks and drinks for the day; there is a pub opportunity at end of walk.
20 May 2017 Start: 10:00 8½ miles Burnham
Leader: Sue Maps: LR 175 Expl 172
Meet in the car park of the Jolly Woodman, Littleworth Road, Littleworth Common (SU 935 865) (SL1 8PF). This is a figure of eight walk and a pub lunch is available at the Jolly Woodman.
3 June 2017 Start: 10:00 9 miles North of Reading
Leader: David Maps: LR 175 Expl 159
Meet in car park at Mapledurham Playing Fields (SU 698 758) (nearest postcode RG4 7ER) on A4074 just north of Caversham. Lunch will be at The Pack Horse, Upper Woodcote Rd, Chazey Heath, Mapledurham (SU691781) (RG4 7UG) also on the A4074.
17 June 2017 Start: 10:00 11½ miles Woodcote
Leader: Marion Maps: LR 175 Expl 171
Meet in the car park at Woodcote playing fields, Reading Road, Woodcote (SU 645 820) (nearest RG8 0SD). Lunch will be at the Ferryboat Inn in Whitchurch (SU 635 770 ) (RG8 7DB) The walk includes some woodland, open views and a short stretch along the Thames Path. Please let Marion know by Tuesday 13th if you will be eating at the pub.
1 July 2017 Start: 10:00 11 miles West Wycombe
Leader: Brian Maps: LR 175, Expl 172
Meet at free car park at West Wycombe garden centre (SU 826 947) (Nearest postcode HP14 3AR). A pub lunch is available at the Grouse and Ale pub in High Street, Lane End (SU 808 917) (HP14 3JF). Please let Brian know by Wednesday 28th June if you will be eating at the pub. Meals to be ordered on arrival at the start point - menu is available at http://grouseandale.com/
15 July 2017 Start: 10:00 10 miles Hurley/Marlow
Leader: Lesley Maps: LR 175, Expl 171/172
Meet at the Hurley Parish Car park, High Street, Hurley (SU 825 840) (SL6 5NB). A Pub lunch is available at The Rising Sun, High Street, Hurley. This is a figure of eight walk and there will be an opportunity for tea by the Thames in the afternoon.
29 July 2017 Start: 10:00 11 miles Stonor
Leader: Graham Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet in Middle Assendon in the long parking bay on the left hand side of the B380 (SU 739 858) (RG9 6BB). Middle Assendon is 2 ½ miles northwest of Henley-on-Thames. Bring a picnic lunch which we will probably have in Stonor Park (where refreshments are also available) and drinks for the day.
12 August 2017 Start: 10:30 10 miles North of Reading
Leader: Frank/ Josefina Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet at the Thames Valley Waterside Centre (SU 735 739) (RG6 1PQ) for a circular walk, mostly flat with a certain amount of road walking. Lunch is available at the Flowing Spring (SU746767) (RG4 9RB).
2 September 2017 Start: 10:15 8 miles Winchmore Hill
Leader: Elizabeth Maps: LR 165/175, Expl 172/181
Meet in the car park of the Potters Arms PH, Fagnall Lane, Winchmore Hill, (HP7 0PH) (SU 933 448). Park in pub car park or around the Common. This is a figure of eight walk and a pub lunch is available at the Potters Arms.
16 September 2017 Start: 10:30 9 miles West of Henley
Leader: Ian Maps: LR 165/175, Expl 171/172
Meet in the car park of the Maltsters Arms, Rotherfield Greys (SU 726,824) (RG9 4QD). This is a figure of eight walk with lunch at the Maltsters Arms. We may be back in time for National Trust members to enjoy tea at Greys Court which is on the route of the walk.
29 September 2017 Start: miles
Leader: Maps:
Walking weekend in Torquay 29th September to 2nd October. Contact Graham and Helen for details.
14 October 2017 Start: 10:00 10 miles West of Reading
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR 175, Expl 159
Meet in the parking area at the top of Sulham Hill, east of Tidmarsh, which is on the A340 (SU 648,745). (nearest postcode RG8 8EE). Pub lunch available at The Garden Cafe, 14, Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne. (SU 6355, 7655). Note if joining at lunchtime, please see the parking advice in the Late News page of this website. Meals to be pre-ordered, menu available nearer the time by email.
28 October 2017 Start: 10:30 8 miles North of Reading
Leader: Frank/ Josefina Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet in the car park at the Peppard cross roads at the junction of Stoke Row Road and Gallowstree Road (SU704813) (nearest postcode RG9 5JB). The eight-mile circular walk is mostly over level ground through open countryside and woodland west of Henley-on-Thames . Please bring a packed lunch for a stop mid-way.
11 November 2017 Start: 10:00 9 miles Dorney
Leader: Tricia Maps: LR 175, Expl 160
Meet at the rear of The Palmers Arms car park off the B3026 where lunch will also be available (SU930791) ( SL4 6QW) for a mostly flat figure of eight walk with one style, taking in The Olympic Lake, part of The Thames Path and The Jubilee River. Tea will be available afterwards at Dorney Court Kitchen Café.
25 November 2017 Start: 10:15 8 miles Horsell/Chobham Common
Leader: Helen Maps: LR 175/186, Expl 145/160
Meet at the Heather Farm car park on the A3046 between Chobham and Woking (SU 993 606) (nearest postcode GU21 4XY) where the Waters Edge café is open from 8:30 which we can use for pre-walk coffee and/or afternoon tea. Lunch is available in the Hangar Café (TQ001 624) (GU24 8HX)
9 December 2017 Start: 10:00 5¼ miles Cookham
Leader: Brian Maps: LR175, Expl 172
Meet at Cookham Moor National Trust car park (free) (SU 893, 853) (Nearest postcode SL6 9SB). A pub lunch is available at The Crown, Cookham. This is a half day walk.
13 January 2018 Start: 10:00 9 miles Chorleywood
Leader: Tricia Maps: LR 166, Expl 172/182
From the A404 please enter the Chorleywood House Estate by the Parish Office, opposite the Cricket Club, and NOT at the traffic lights, meeting at the Cemetery car park, opposite the tennis courts (TQ034967) (WD3 5SL) for a scenic undulating walk in the Chess Valley, with a few styles. Lunch will be available at The Plough pub Belsize (TL034009) (WD3 4NP)
27 January 2018 Start: 10:30 8 miles Maidenhead
Leader: Andy Maps: LR 175, Expl 172
Meet in Oaken Grove Car park, Maidenhead (SU 872 820) (nearest postcode SL6 6HN). A pub lunch is available at the Golden Ball (SU 859 830) (SL6 6NW).
3 February 2018 Planning and Social Meeting St. Peter's Church Maidenhead
Details will be sent out by email
10 February 2018 Start: 10:00 10½ miles Hedgerley
Leader: Amanda Maps: LR 175, Expl 172
Meet by the pond in Village Lane, Hedgerley village, Bucks (SU 969 872) (nearest postcode SL2 3UY). Parking is limited (in Village Lane) so please car share if possible. This is a figure of eight walk. Pub lunch is available at the White Horse pub in Hedgerley village. Please let Amanda know by the 7th February if you will be eating at the pub.
24 February 2018 Start: 10:30 8½ miles Hambleden
Leader: Frank/ Josefina Maps: LR 175, Expl 171/172
Meet in the public car park behind the Stag and Huntsman pub, Hambleden (SU 7850 8659) (RG9 6RP). A mostly level walk through mixed woodland, villages and farmland in the lower Hambleden valley. Please bring food for a picnic stop.
10 March 2018 Start: 10.00 8 miles East of Guildford
Leader: Brian Maps: LR186/187, Expl145
Meet at the information centre in Newlands Corner car park (TQ043,491) (GU4 8SE). Newlands Corner is on the A25 Shere Road, about 3 miles east of Guildford Town Centre between Guildford and Dorking. The area is in an AONB and SSSI and the walk will also include part of the Pilgrims Way.
Pub lunch is available at the Drummond Arms Hotel, The Street, Albury, (TQ047 478) (GU5 9AG).
24 March 2018 Start: 10:15 9-10 miles Near West Wycombe
Leader: Lesley Maps: LR 165, Expl 172
Meet at The Golden Cross, Saunderton (SU 814, 980) (HP14 4HU) which is on the A4010 about 3 miles north - west of West Wycombe. This is a figure of eight walk and a pub lunch will be available at The Golden Cross. For anyone wishing to travel by train, Saunderton Station (Chiltern line) is nearby, but check the timetable as there is only one train an hour in each direction.
7th April No walk scheduled
21 April 2018 Start: 10:15 10½ miles Crowthorne
Leader: Helen Maps: LR 186, Expl 160
Meet at free National Trust car park off Wellingtonia Avenue, Crowthorne (B3348) (SU 813 635) (nearest post code RG45 6AF). Please bring a picnic lunch. This is a National CWC walk that we have been invited to join in with.
12 May 2018 Start: 10:30 9 miles Seale
Leader: Helen Maps: LR 186, Expl 145
Meet at the main road entrance of Seale Church (SU 896 478) (nearest postcode GU10 1HZ). There is plenty of roadside parking, especially along Seale Lane. We will walk to Elstead via Puttenham Common and then go back via Sands. Bring a picnic, but there will be chance for a drink and 'facilities' stop along the route. There will also be the opportunity for afternoon tea back at Seale at the end of the walk. This is a Surrey CRC walk that we have been invited to join in with.
2 June 2018 Start: 10:00 9 miles Windsor Park
Leader: Sue Maps: LR 175,Expl 160
Meet at Rangers Gate Car Park Windsor Great Park, A332 (SU 953 734) (nearest postcode: SL4 2JA). Bring a packed lunch and drink. Possibly coffee available on the walk.
16 June 2018 Start: 10:00 8 miles Cookham
Leader: Amanda Maps: LR 175,Expl 172
Meet in National Trust car park (SU 893 853) (SL6 9SA) on B4447 on western edge of Cookham. The walk is approx 8 miles to Stoke Common it is the first leg of the Beeches Way linear walk. We will need to do a car shuffle to drop some cars off in Stoke Poges. Please bring a packed lunch; depending on timings after we have done the car shuffle we pass by the cafe at Burnham Beeches which does sandwiches, jacket potatoes cake and drinks so we can stop there.
14 July 2018 Start: 10:00 10 miles North of Henley
Leader: Brian Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet in the layby adjacent to The Rainbow, Middle Assendon (SU 738 858) (RG9 6AU). This is a hilly figure of eight walk. Pub lunch is available at the The Rainbow (please let Brian know if eating at the pub).
28 July 2018 Start: 10:00 9 miles Chesham/ Little Missenden
Leader: Alan Maps: LR 165, Expl 172/181
Meet by the information board near the entrance to the Water Meadow Car Park Chesham (SP 958 014) (nearest postcode: HP5 1JB) If travelling north along the A416 the car park is reached by turning left at a roundabout before the road becomes a dual carriageway. Car park charge is £3.60 for over four hours. Pub lunch is available at the Red Lion, Little Missenden (SU 922 989) (HP7 0QZ).
11 August 2018 Start: 10:00 10½ miles Amersham
Leader: Chris Maps: 172/181
This is a linear walk. It is the second of 5 stages of the Chiltern Heritage Trail, a 52-mile circular walk which links most of the towns and villages in the Chiltern District of Buckinghamshire. Meet in Amersham Old Town Car Park (SU959,973) (HP7 0HL), parking fees £3.60, for a car shuttle to the start of the walk. Bring packed lunch and drinks for the day. Tea is available in Old Amersham at the end of the walk and there will also be an optional early evening meal. Please let Chris know by Tuesday 7th August if you intend to come.
1 September 2018 Start: 10:30 10 miles Wokingham
Leader: Frank/ Josefina Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Circular walk starting from Thames Valley Waterside Centre (SU 735 739) (RG6 1PQ). Mostly flat but a certain amount of road walking. Bring a packed lunch. There is the possibility of a tea-shop stop at Sonning towards the end of the walk.
15th September 2018 Start: 10:30 8½ miles Turville
Leader: Ian Maps: LR 175 Expl 171
Take Balham's Lane towards Turville Heath from B480 between Henley & Watlington just beyond Stonor Park (from South). Park near end of track from Turville Grange. (SU 744 909) (Nearest postcode RG9 6LD). Pub lunch at the Frog in Skirmett. (SU 776 902) (RG9 6TF)
Parking may limited and it may advisable to share cars.
29 September 2018 Start: 10:00 10 miles Wendover
Leader: Tricia Maps: LR 165, Expl 181
From the B4009 take the St Leonard’s Road and turn first right through the gate into Wendover Woods, following the one-way lane to meet at The Viewpoint car parking area on the left (SP 888 097) (HP22 5NF) for a varied walk with extensive views and a few styles, including The Outer Aylesbury Ring, a reservoir and The Grand Union Canal. Lunch will be available at The Half Moon pub Wilstone (SP 904 142) (HP23 4PD).
Please contact (via the Contacts page) if you are planning to come on this walk - menu choice is needed for the pub lunch
13th October 2018 Start: 10:00 10 miles Rotherwick
Leader: Marion Maps: LR 175/186, Expl 144
Meet in Rotherwick (SU 712, 563) (RG27 9BG). Park on hard verge near school and pub for a figure of 8 walk. Lunch will be at the Coach and Horses, Rotherwick (SU 713, 563) (RG27 9BG)
27th October 2018 Start: 10:00 9½ miles Stokenchurch
Leader: Lesley Maps: LR 165/175, Expl 172
Meet opposite The Dashwood Arms, Old Oxford Road, Piddington, (SU 807 942) (HP14 3BH), which is on the side road running parallel to the A40 about 2 miles west of West Wycombe. There is parking in the pub car park (if eating) or on the road. This is a figure of eight walk and lunch will be available at The Dashwood Arms.
10th November 2018 Start: 10:00 8 miles Beeches Way
Leader: Amanda Maps: LR 175/176, Expl 172
Meet at West Drayton station car park (£2.70) (TQ 060 801) (nearest Post code UB7 9DY). Limited parking so please car share or come by train. We will need to do a car shuffle to Stoke Common. Please bring a packed lunch - there may be a stop at a cafe in Black park or Langley Park. This is the second leg of the Beeches Way linear walk from West Drayton to Stoke Common
24th November Start: 10:00 11 miles Wendover
Leader: Helen Maps: LR 165, Expl 181
Meet at the free Coombe Hill car park (SP 851 062) (Nearest postcode HP17 0UR) which is on the corner on the road from Dunsmore off the A413. The walk heads to the summit for fine views and then down to Ellesborough Church before looping round with views of Chequers to go to the Firecrest for lunch (SP 875 054) (HP22 6QG). The morning will be longer than the afternoon.
8 December 2018 Start: 10:15 6 miles Wokingham
Leader: Carmen Maps: LR175, Expl 159
Meet at car park behind shops by double mini-roundabouts at junction of Finchampstead Road (B3016) and Nine Mile Ride, south of Wokingham (SU797647) (RG40 3SQ). Pub lunch is available at Ye Old Leathern Bottel, Barkham, Wokingham (SU795679 ) (RG41 4BL). This is a half day walk.
12 January 2019 Start: 10:15 9 miles NW of High Wycombe
Leader: Tricia Maps: LR 165, Expl 171/172
Meet at Naphill Village Hall car park, (SU 847969) (HP14 4SX) adjacent to the Recreation Ground, opposite The Wheel pub, Main Road, Naphill (HP14 4QA) where lunch will be available. Turn into the carpark by the Atlantic Cedar tree gifted by Dilly Knox the eminent Bletchley Park codebreaker, see plaque. This undulating scenic figure of eight walk in the Chiltern Hills, with several styles, takes us past where he lived. (07847 869506)
26 January 2019 Start; 10;00 10 miles Christmas Common.
Leader; Dennis Beale LR 175/165, Expl 171.
Meet in the car park of The Sculpture Trail at Cowlease Wood, nearly 2 miles north of Christmas Common, on the east side of the road, (SU 726,956) Turn right through the height barrier.
Pub lunch available at The Fox And Hounds, Christmas Common, (SU 714,932). (07771920135)
9 February 2019 Start: 9:45 10½ miles Taplow
Leader: Sue Maps: LR 175, Expl 160/172
Meet at Taplow Station (SU 915 813) (SL6 0NL) – free parking on Station Road, Taplow. Lunch is available at Millar and Carter on the Bath Road, Taplow (SU 909 813) (SL6 0AR) where a lunch time menu is available. Optional coffee and cake break at Dorney Court Gardens in the afternoon.
23rd February 2019 Start: 10:15 8 miles Beaconsfield
Leader: Andy Maps: LR 175/165, Expl 172
Meet at Beaconsfield Station car park (SU 940 911) (Nearest postcode HP9 2PJ). Parking costs £5.50 for the day. A pub lunch is available at the Harte and Magpies, Magpie Lane, Coleshill, (SU 955 940 ) (HP7 0LU).
9 March 2019 Start: 10:30 9 miles Wallingford
Leader: Frank/Josefina Maps: LR 174/175, Expl 170
Meet at Old Cattle Market car park off New Road, Wallingford (SU 608 892) (Nearest postcode OX10 0BB). Walk is via Cholsey, including a visit to Agatha Christie's grave. Please bring a packed lunch.
23 March 2019 Start: 10:00 10 miles Near Henley
Leader: Lesley Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet at The Rising Sun, Witheridge Hill, (SU696840) (RG9 5PF). Witheridge Hill is just off the B481 about 2 miles south of Nettlebed. Grid reference 696841. This is a figure of eight walk and lunch will be available at the Rising Sun.
6th April 2019 Start: 10:00 11½ miles Chorleywood
Leader: Chris Maps: LR 176, Expl 172
Meet at car park on south side of the A404 Rickmansworth Road on Chorleywood Common (TQ 033 966) (Nearest Postcode WD3 5QG). The walk is mainly woodland and gravel paths and is fairly flat with some hills. Pub lunch is available at the Coy Carp, Coppermill Lane, Harefield, Uxbridge (TQ 040 911) (UB9 6HZ).
11th May Start10:00 11½ miles Burnham
Leader: Amanda Maps: LR 175, Expl 172
Meet at St. Mary’s Church, Hitcham Lane, Burnham (SU920825) (SL1 7DP). A pub lunch is available at The Jolly Farmer, Church Road, Cookham Deane (SU870851) (SL6 9PD) and there is an option of a tea shop in the afternoon.
8th June 2019 Start: 10:00 11-12 miles West of Reading
Leader: Dennis Maps: LR 174, Expl 158
Meet at The Travellers Friend, Crookham, (SU 537,644), (RG19 8EA), (1.5 miles west of Brimpton). This is on a minor road 2 miles south of Thatcham on the A4. This is a figure of eight walk, with pub lunch available at The Travellers Friend.
22nd June 2019 Start: 10:00 10 miles Ivinghoe Beacon
Leader: Helen Maps: LR 165, Expl 181
Meet at the National Trust car park at the entrance to Monument Drive, off the B4506 between Berkhamsted and Dagnall. (SP 978 128) (nearest Postcode HP4 1LT). A pub lunch is available at the Rose and Crown, Vicarage Lane, Ivinghoe (SP 945 163) (LU7 9EQ).
6th July 2019 Start: 10:00 9 miles Cookham
Leader: Richard Maps: LR 175 , Expl 172
Meet in the National Trust car park (SU 893 853) (SL6 9SA) on the B4447 on the western edge of Cookham. A pub lunch is available at The Bounty, a riverside pub by the Thames (SU 890 871). There is no road access to the pub but it is about 1¼ miles walk from the start point, the National Trust car park at Cookham and is therefore amenable for those wanting either to join at lunch time or to just do the morning walk.
20th July 2019 Start: 10:00 11 miles North of High Wycombe
Leader: Tricia Maps: LR 165, Expl 181
Meet at Coombe Hill free National Trust car park, Low Scrubs (SP 852,063)
(Nearest postcode HP17 0UR) for an undulating walk with extensive views
Meet at Coombe Hill free National Trust car park, Low Scrubs (SP 852,063) (Nearest postcode HP17 0UR) for an undulating walk with extensive views via Little Hampden to Great Hampden where lunch will be available at The Hampden Arms, (SP 845,015) (HP16 9RQ) returning via Dunsmore.
3rd August 2019 Start: 10:00 11½ miles Great Missenden
Leader: Chris Maps: LR 165, Expl 172/181
This is a linear walk. It is the third of 5 stages of the Chiltern Heritage Trail, a 52 mile circular walk which links most of the towns and villages in the Chiltern District of Buckinghamshire. The walk is not very hilly. Meet in Link Road, Great Missenden (SP894 014) (HP16 9AE) for a car shuttle to the start of the walk. Parking (if available) is free in Link Road; if no space in Link Road there are car parks on each side of the road, parking fees £3.60 for the day. Bring packed lunch and drinks for the day. Tea is available in Great Missenden at the end of the walk and there will also be an optional early evening meal. Please let Chris know by Tuesday 30th July if you intend to come.
17th August 2019 Start: 10:15 9 miles Hurley
Leader: Alan Maps: LR 175, Expl 172
Meet in the car park at the Dew Drop Inn, Hurley (SU 824,815) (SL6 6RB). This is best approached by taking the narrow lane signposted to Dew Drop Inn off the minor road which links A4 with A4130 and passes through Burchett Green. Pub lunch is available at the Dew Drop Inn, Hurley. The pub serves sandwiches as well as main meals. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE STARTING POINT HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM HURLEY CAR PARK DUE TO THE HURLEY REGATTA. PLEASE ALSO CAR SHARE WHERE POSSIBLE SO THAT THERE IS ENOUGH ROOM IN PUB CAR PARK FOR LUNCH TIME CUSTOMERS.
31st August 2019 Start: 10:00 10 miles Reading
Leader: David Maps: LR 175, Expl 159/171
Meet in Station Car Park, Gatehampton Road, Goring (SU 602 806) (Nearest Postcode RG8 0EN). Park there or considerately in the village. Lunch is available at the The Garden Cafe, 14 Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne (SU 635 765) (RG8 7BP).
14th September 2019 Start: 10:00 10½ miles Mattingley, Hampshire
Leader: Marion Maps: LR 175, Expl 144
Meet at Mattingley Church (SU 736 580) (nearest post code RG27 8LA) just off the B3349. Lunch is available at the Leather Bottle, Mattingley (SU732575) (RG27 8JU). Please let Marion know no later than the end of Wednesday 11th September 2019 if you will take lunch at the pub. This includes people who plan to eat at the pub and then join us for the afternoon walk. Walk is gently undulating with some stiles.
28th September 2019 Start: 10:30 8½ miles Turville
Leader: Ian Maps: LR 175 Expl 171
Take Balham's Lane towards Turville Heath from B480 between Henley & Watlington just beyond Stonor Park (from South). Park near end of track from Turville Grange. (SU 744 909) (Nearest postcode RG9 6LD). Pub lunch at the Frog in Skirmett. (SU 776 902) (RG9 6TF)
Parking may be limited and it may be advisable to share cars.
12th October 2019 Start: 10:15 10 miles NW of High Wycombe
Leader: Lesley Maps: LR 165, Expl 171/172
Meet at Saunderton railway station ( Chiltern line) (SU 813 982) (HP14 4LJ) which is just off the A4010 north –west of High Wycombe. Free parking. Pub lunch is available at The Lions, Bledlow (SP776,021) (HP 27 9PE).
9th November Start: 10:00 9½ miles Wendover
Leader: Chris Jones Maps: LR 165, Expl 181
Meet at the junction of Station Approach and Pound Street, Wendover, adjacent to the ‘Shoulder of Mutton’ (SP 866 076) (HP22 6EJ). Parking is available at Wendover Station at £5 for the day or free parking nearby in Witchell Road which is a No Though Road near our lunch venue. Our morning trek will take us through some undulating countryside together with walking a small section of The Ridgeway and into Wendover Woods. Lunch will be at the Shoulder of Mutton, 20 Pound Street, Wendover (SP 866 077) (HP22 6EJ). Please let Chris know your menu choice by the 1st November. The afternoon trek will take us to Bacombe and Coombe Hill.
7th December 2019 Start: 10:15 5 miles Near Henley
Leader: Frank/ Josefina Maps: LR 175, Expl 171
Meet at 1015 at the car park of The Maltsters Arms, Rotherfield Greys, near Henley (SU 725 824) (RG9 4QD), which offers free parking. This is an undulating walk of around 5 miles through mixed woodland. There will be a lunch opportunity at the Maltsters Arms. This is a half-day walk.
11th January 2020 Start: 10:00 9 miles West of High Wycombe
Leader: Tricia Maps: LR 175, Expl 171/172
Meet at The Chequers Inn, Bullocks Farm Lane, Wheeler End, (HP14 3NH) (SU 806926) where lunch will be available. This is an undulating scenic figure of eight walk in the Chiltern Hills, with some stiles.
Lunch will be pre-ordered on the day, please see pub menu https://thechequersinnwheelerend.co.uk/
18th January 2020 Planning Meeting