What weāre about
The Chiltern Young Walkers are a friendly and sociable walking group aimed at people in their 20s, 30s, a little beyond and run by volunteers. We love to discover new places and share the stunning views we know with others through walks every weekend. From leisurely 5 miles strolls to strenuous 15+ mile hikes in the Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire and West Hertfordshire, often within 30 minutes from Aylesbury, Hemel Hempstead or High Wycombe. Join us to exercise in the countryside, expand your social scene, explore the fantastic scenery on your doorstep or further afield and have fun, we look forward to seeing you soon!
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We are part of and funded by the Ramblers, Britain's biggest and most vibrant walking community and a charity working to open the way for everyone to enjoy the simple pleasures of walking. We step up to protect the places we all love to wander. You are free to enjoy three different events before you decide to join us as a full member.
Make new friends
We are over 150 people from their 20s, 30s and a little beyond who enjoy walking and socialising. Most of our walks end at the pub, a great way to get to know fellow members. You will see familiar faces and often meet new people each time you come. Along with our walks, we have an active socials programme with regular pub nights and other social events.
Weekends Away
We explore the UK with occasional weekends away including seaside trips, long-distance trails and mountain hikes.Ā We organise some weekend trips within easy reach of the Chilterns, without the need to take time off work, recent examples include the Cotswolds and the South Downs. Some trips to places such as the Peak District, the Lake District, Wales, or the Scottish Highlands offer more challenging mountainous walking in spectacular scenery.
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We will welcome you on any walk; just choose one suitable for you. RSVP to one of our walks on Meetup and just turn up. You are free to enjoy three different events before you make it official and join us as a member.Ā We look forward to meeting you on a walk soon.
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Discover Great Value Enjoyed up to three trial walks with us? Make it official and become a Ramblers member. For Ā£3.58 per month (or Ā£43 per year) for an individual or Ā£4.83 per month (or Ā£58 per year) for two adults at the same address, join ***CYW ***with no extra charge. Concessionary discounts make membership accessible.
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Upcoming events
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The Marlow Monster
Pound Lane Car Park, Pound Lane, Marlow SL7 2 AE, GBStart time: 10:30
Estimated finish time: 16:00
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 15.9km / 9.9mi
Ascent: 227.1m / 745ft
Walk Leader: JonathanThe Marlow Monster - a 9.99-mile monster-shaped walk! Whilst not scary by any means, with Halloween just round the corner it feels like the perfect excuse to bring the beast out for a stroll.
We begin our walk at the monsters rear end, heading along the Thames path towards Temple Lock. From here we leave the river behind, passing through Harleyford Golf Club, hone to several wooden wildlife sculptures. Hopefully the golfers have better golf skills than me and we will avoid being hit by any stray golf balls!
Next, we pass through an assortment of woodland including Pullingshill Wood which contains the best and most complete set of 1st World War training trenches left in the UK. There are around 1400m of trenches, dug 2m deep and 2m wide, which were constructed in June 1915 by troops from the Grenadier Guards (4th Battalion) under the command of Colonel Corry.
By lunchtime we will have reached the monsters head will stop in Homefield Wood, a site of special scientific interest. The reserve is made up of beech, ash, sycamore and whitebeam with glades and open grassland. It is also home to a number of rare orchids, butterflies and moths.
After lunch and a short uphill stretch it is across fields back in the direction of Marlow. The ancient Oak trees at Marlow Common are over 100 years old and are home to the Green Tortrix Moth, which in turn is a vital food source supporting a diversity of bird species including the endangered Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Treecreepers and the Nuthatch. Whilst I cannot guarantee we will see any of these birds on our walk, we will pass a family of (wooden) owls.
Weather and space permitting there may be the opportunity to stop for a drink in the garden of the Royal Oak in Bovingdon Green before the final mile back to the start point. If not, there are plenty of other pub and cafe options in Marlow itself.
Although most of the walk is relatively flat, there are a couple of modest climbs in places.
Did you know we're on Instagram? Follow us at @ChilternYoungWalkers to see pictures from our walks!
Become a full member: CYW are part of the Ramblers and you may try up to three walks free. When you decide to continue walking with us, please see details at 'Become a member' to join the Ramblers.
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Gerrards Cross in Autumn (pre-fireworks hike!)
Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, GBStart time: 10:00
Estimated end time: 15:30
Walk Difficulty: Moderate
Walk Length: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km
Ascent: 400ft/120m
Led by Beth S: 07956 242703Join the CYW for a lovely autumnal hike, with the option to stay on for the fireworks afterwards (see separate event!)
In the morning we will be embarking on a walk starting at the train station and heading south towards the village of Hedgerley.
Skirting around the Bulstrode Park estate, we will head through the picturesque village of Hedgerley before heading around Hedgerley nature reserve and onto Pickeridge Wood.
From here, we'll start our return to Gerrard's Cross, heading back over the M40 and around the other side of Bulstrode Park estate before ending up on Gerrard's Cross common.
Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of water, dress warmly and bring waterproof clothing if it rains.
Parking is available at either the Station Road, Packhorse Road or Bulstrode Road car parks (Ā£1.70 all day on Sundays) but Station Road is the biggest.
It helps us if you to sign up and tell us you're coming. If you sign up and later find out you cannot attend please change your RSVP on Meetup so we're not waiting for you.
Become a full member: CYW are a part of the Ramblers and you may try up to three walks free. When you decide to continue walking with us, please join the Ramblers via 'Become a member'.
Did you know we're on Instagram? Follow us at @ChilternYoungWalkers to see pictures from our walks!
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Remember, remember, the ...2nd of November (Fireworks Night with the CYW)
Gerrards Cross station, Station Approach SL9 8PP, Gerrards Cross, GBMeeting time: 16:30
Meeting point: Outside Tesco, Gerrard's Cross
How to buy tickets: Here - please buy your ticket in advance!
Contact: Beth 07956242703Want to see some fireworks this year but not sure where to go? Or want some people to stand next to and go "ooh" and "aah" with? Come join us at Gerrard's Cross Family Fireworks show! This show is known for its fun music in particular.
There will be street food stalls, a bar and of course a fun atmosphere.
If you'd like to join us, please meetus outside Tescos at 16:30 (fireworks start at 17:30), or at the show itself if coming later (text Beth if you can't find us and she'll tell you where we are).
We'll set off together at 16:40pm and walk the short distance to East Common.
There will also be a 8.5 mile walk starting from the train station earlier in the day, timed to finish in time for a break before the fireworks.
Tickets are Ā£8 (inc. booking fee) and can be purchased here
We cannot guarantee tickets will be available on the day so recommend booking asap.
Wrap up warm, bring a raincoat etc if it looks like rain.
Please allow plenty of time for parking as it might be busy. There are a number of public car parks including the Station car park, which is Ā£1.70 all day. If full or you don't mind a bit of a walk, another option is to park on the streets behind in the marked areas the Station such as Oval Way which are free on Sundays, but please make sure you park considerately for local residents.
Train:
From High Wycombe direction: there is a train arriving at 16:19
From London direction: trains arriving at 16:294 attendees
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