

Chilterns Walking Festival
Bookings are now open for the next Chilterns Walking Festival 10 May to 1 June 2025!! There are over 60 guided countryside walks, activities and events including routes centred around nature reserves, iron age hillforts, farm and foodie walks, filming locations, chalks streams and much more. All led by knowledgeable guides and taking in the beautiful Chilterns landscape.
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25-mile St Mary's Church Chesham Beat the Bounds Walk - long route (3701)
- 10th May 2025
- 08:00 am
Please come and join us on this challenging walk around the ancient parish of...

Chesham Beating the Bounds - 5-Mile Walk (3801)
- 10th May 2025
- 02:30 pm
Please come and join us on this walk around part of the ancient Parish...

Accompanied Walk at Chiltern Open Air Museum (2801)
- 14th May 2025
- 10:00 am
COAM's festival walks are part of the Museum's award-winning wellbeing programme, Accompanied Walks. The...

Bassibones wildlife habitat creation (3101)
- 15th May 2025
- 10:00 am
Join the Chilterns National Landscape's Landowner & Farming Engagement Advisor for a fascinating tour...

Plants and Places: An Amersham Amble (1306)
- 17th May 2025
- 10:30 am
Join a local botanist for a gentle walk around the lanes and fields of...

Ivinghoe views walk & painting workshop (1201)
- 17th May 2025
- 10:45 am
Join us for a beautiful 3 mile walk (1.5hrs max) from the pretty village...

Roald Dahl meets Midsomer Misbourne (2101)
- 17th May 2025
- 11:00 am
This guided walk of 4.5 miles starts from the Roald Dahl Museum in Great...

Take the Road Less Travelled; Practical Map Reading and Walk Planning (Piddington) (1701)
- 17th May 2025
- 01:00 pm
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less travelled...

Historic Mapledurham, Chazey Heath and The Caversham Golf Club, featuring writer Annabel Streets (2301)
- 17th May 2025
- 01:45 pm
This is a beautiful 8km circular route with 3 hills, starting and finishing at...

A very scenic walk over rolling countryside, starting at Lane End (0703)
- 18th May 2025
- 10:00 am
A 6 mile walk that goes from Lane End to Cadmore End then to...

A worker's village, a medieval settlement, and four ways to climb a hill (2601)
- 18th May 2025
- 10:00 am
We start at a "worker's village" and discover which of their products can be...

Chill Out in the Chilterns (Hambleden Explorer) (1103)
- 18th May 2025
- 10:00 am
A good walk in the glorious Chilterns countryside can have a powerful positive impact...

The History of the Whipsnade Tree Cathedral (0501)
- 18th May 2025
- 10:30 am
This walk will follow a circular route from the Chiltern Gateway Centre to Whipsnade...

The Hills are alive - sing & walk! (2401)
- 18th May 2025
- 11:00 am
Come & experience a joyous combination of walking & singing outdoors. We will be...

Explore Old Amersham's Early History (1301)
- 18th May 2025
- 02:30 pm
Discover the historic buildings and the interesting stories of the people who lived in...

Sarratt river restoration tour (2201)
- 19th May 2025
- 10:00 am
This walk is through a part of the river Chess that has been shaped...

To pole or not to pole? Introduction to Nordic Walking in Capability Brown's Golden Valley (2502)
- 19th May 2025
- 10:00 am
Learn for yourself the fantastic benefits of pole walking. A fun & enjoyable way...

The striking High Street in High Wycombe in 60 minutes (0801)
- 19th May 2025
- 10:30 am
This walk starts, finishes and visits the Guildhall. Hear about Buckingham House (Bobbin Castle),...

Deep Time Walk and Yoesden Nature Reserve (3901)
- 20th May 2025
- 09:45 am
This is a 7.5 mile walk through varied landscape with some lovely views and...

The Beautiful Barton Hills (1401)
- 20th May 2025
- 11:00 am
We will start at the farm with a brief introduction to us, the farm...

Walking the chalk around Ashridge and Aldbury (0201)
- 21st May 2025
- 10:00 am
This is a circular walk, starting at the historic Bridgewater Monument in Ashridge, with...

Walk Better, Feel Better - Easing neck tension as we walk (0401)
- 21st May 2025
- 10:00 am
A linear, gentle walk from the Bottle and Glass in Binfield Health to beautiful...

A watery walk around the canals & reservoirs of Marsworth (2501)
- 21st May 2025
- 12:30 pm
From Mead Farm shop this circular walk weaves its way along canals and round...
A walk around the footpaths of Hedsor (1702)
- 21st May 2025
- 02:00 pm
This is an afternoon's walk through typical Chiltern scenery of field and beech woodland...

Introduction to Riverfly Monitoring on the Hughenden Stream (2001)
- 21st May 2025
- 05:30 pm
A gentle stroll along the Hughenden Stream, with a stop for a demonstration of...

'3-Ways' Traverse of the Chilterns (3301)
- 22nd May 2025
- 09:30 am
Join us for a challenging 16-mile traverse of the Chilterns between the historic riverside...

The Canal Duke, Capability Brown & wartime - exploring the Ashridge Estate through history (3601)
- 22nd May 2025
- 10:00 am
A days walk between stations with plenty of time to immerse ourselves in the...

Whither to? To wondrous Withymead! (3201)
- 23rd May 2025
- 10:15 am
A walk for women of any faith or background. Salaam Seekers would love to...

Exploring the Gaddesden Estate, & ponder on the origins of the 'Roman' road (2402)
- 23rd May 2025
- 10:30 am
Ponder the origins of the so called 'Roman' road as you walk through this...

Butties, Birds and Beautiful Views - A walk from The Alford Arms (2701)
- 24th May 2025
- 09:30 am
Join us for a bacon butty & cuppa (on the house) at The Alford...

Explore Heritage and Wildlife of Galley and Warden Hills (1502)
- 24th May 2025
- 10:00 am
Join Matt from the Bedfordshire Wildlife Trust to explore the beautiful rolling chalk hills...

Awakening your senses - a mindful walking experience (1202)
- 24th May 2025
- 10:00 am
Boost not only your physical but mental wellbeing on this walk exploring various techniques...

Take the train for a walk Princes Risborough-HighWycombe (1703)
- 24th May 2025
- 10:15 am
This is a day long, linear walk of 11 miles which will illustrate the...

Two Museums Walk: Misbourne Mills and Milton (1304)
- 24th May 2025
- 02:00 pm
Plotting a picturesque route along the River Misbourne, this guided walk between two museums...

The Village Swan and Ridgeway Circular Walk (3401)
- 25th May 2025
- 09:30 am
Fancy a walk with breathtaking views and a tasty reward? Join us at The...

A walk around Great Hampden, taking in Redland End, Hampden House and parts of Grim's Ditch. (0702)
- 25th May 2025
- 10:00 am
The walk is a westerly loop, mainly through woods taking in Redland End, Hampden...

Hike Smart - step out and up-skill your walk! (3501)
- 25th May 2025
- 10:00 am
Are you new to hiking, or perhaps have some experience but want to boost...

Dunstable Downs & Totternhoe Knolls (0601)
- 24th May 2025
- 10:30 am
A hilly all-day walk in the northeast Chilterns. From the Chilterns Gateway Centre we...

The Expansion of Old Amersham (1302)
- 25th May 2025
- 02:30 pm
Discover the historic buildings and the interesting stories of the people who lived in...

A Walk With The Pigs (0301)
- 26th May 2025
- 09:45 am
Join us at Kew Little Pigs Farm to walk through our land and meet...

Midsomer Murders & More Accessible Walk (1901)
- 27th May 2025
- 11:00 am
Amersham us a quintessentially Midsomer town and is used as a location in numerous...

Ghostly Tales from the Riverbank (1101)
- 27th May 2025
- 01:00 pm
Do you believe in ghosts? England is a haunted country and along the iconic...

Walk Better, Feel Better - Easing chronic or recurring lower back stiffness (0402)
- 28th May 2025
- 10:00 am
A linear, gentle walk from the Bottle and Glass in Binfield Health to beautiful...

Family walk and meet the sheep event (1501)
- 28th May 2025
- 01:30 pm
Bring the family for a nature activity walk in the beautiful Pegsdon Hills near...

Dipping into the Wells (1102)
- 29th May 2025
- 09:30 am
This 11-mile (18 km) circular takes us walk into the hills around Goring to...

Walk for Wellbeing at Dunstable Downs (2901)
- 29th May 2025
- 01:00 pm
Join us for a relaxing walk in the beautiful setting of Dunstable Downs. This...

Riverside Stroll: a gentle walk along the Lea from Wardown Park (3001)
- 29th May 2025
- 01:00 pm
Join Sam from Luton’s Parks & Countryside Services for a short scenic walk along...

Twilight River Chess bat safari (0901)
- 29th May 2025
- 08:30 pm
An evening walk exploring the fascinating world of bats in a beautiful location, not...

Botany at the Band (1002)
- 30th May 2025
- 10:30 am
Come on a short stroll through old Amersham, visiting the churchyard and then a...

Wildflower Wander with Wild Amersham (1003)
- 31st May 2025
- 11:00 am
Come on a short but lovely wander through old Amersham to the small but...

Wildflower walk at Amersham Hospital (1004)
- 30th May 2025
- 02:00 pm
For the benefit of patients, staff and visitors, Amersham Hospital has revitalised its gardens...

Walk & sketch around Old Amersham (1801)
- 31st May 2025
- 10:00 am
This is a linear walk from Amersham new town to the historical old town...

Nettlebed Common and surrounds - a walk back in time (0101)
- 31st May 2025
- 10:30 am
A circular walk around Nettlebed starting and ending at the kiln. This walk will...

Take the Road Less Travelled Practical Map Reading and Walk Planning (Chenies) (1704)
- 31st May 2025
- 01:00 pm
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less travelled...

Explore Tudor Amersham (1303)
- 31st May 2025
- 02:30 pm
Join guides in Tudor costume to learn about life – and death – in...

A walk near River Thames, centred on the historic village of Hambleden (0701)
- 1st Jun 2025
- 10:00 am
This 5 mile walk climbs out of the historic village of Hambleden, continues through...

Wild Amersham's Chiltern Charms (1001)
- 1st Jun 2025
- 10:00 am
Get to know the 'wild' side of Amersham, on this nature walk through a...

The Lee & Lee Common (1601)
- 1st Jun 2025
- 02:00 pm
To coincide with the 150th anniversary of Liberty & Co. this walk will explore...

Explore Old Amersham's Early History (1305)
- 1st Jun 2025
- 02:30 pm
Discover the historic buildings and the interesting stories of the people who lived in...
Chilterns Walking Festival 2023 Mayfly walk
A guided walk along the River Chess with Paul Jennings. This is an example of the type of walk available during the walking festival.
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