High Wycombe, The Rye and Little Marlow
Details
Walk length 10 miles (approx).
High Wycombe, is the largest town in South Buckinghamshire, and within easy reach of London. Once the centre of the UK furniture industry, it is now largely a commuter town to the capital.
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Woodland trail to Little Marlow.
This walk starts from the pretty ancient common of 'The Rye'. We then trek off into the country across breath-taking views and cosy woodland towards the small village of Little Marlow. From Little Marlow we will also venture to the River Thames where we will stop for lunch a short walk from the 'Kings Head' Pub. We will also visit the Spade Oak nature reserve.
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View across fields on the homeward leg.
The route back takes us across more enchanting woodland past the Daws Hill Air Station and then finally back to the Rye.
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Woodland trail later in the afternoon back to Wycombe.
This whole walk is approximately 10 miles, and we will finish with a drink, and maybe food at the Falcon pub in the centre of High Wycombe. We will make a stop during the middle of the walk.
Food and Drink: Please bring a packed lunch and water for the walk. We will be stopping at Little Marlow or by the Thames for a 30-45 min lunch break
Transport:
Meet at 10.45am at the Rye and Holywell Mead Car Park for walk to start at 11am.
Train: The 10.00am train from London Marylebone gets to High Wycombe for 10.28am.
See: Chiltern Railways (http://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/)
I would encourage you to seek out other members who are driving from London, or who can go as part of a group save on the train.
If coming by train please let the organizer know, and we will collect you from the station which is a 15 minute walk to the car park.
Car: Meet at The Rye and Holywell Mead Car Park, Bassetsbury Lane, High Wycombe, HP11 1QX. Which is should be free on a Sunday. council car parks (http://www.wycombe.gov.uk/council-services/transport-and-streets/parking/car-parks/high-wycombe-surface.aspx)
Walking Safety:
Walking is a great way to keep fit and generally very safe; however it does contain an element of risk. Before going on any of these walks you need to be reasonably fit and be prepared to be responsible for your own safety. You must wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking boots, warm and wet weather clothing and carry sufficient food and water. Please see our Terms and Conditions (https://www.meetup.com/Chiltern-Explorers/pages/Terms_and_Conditions/)