What we’re about
Welcome to Chiltern Explorers a walking social group aiming to do a wide range of guided walks across the Chilterns and further afield exploring other fantastic British countryside.
Most of our walks start at a convenient tube or railway station and aim to get the best deals on any group save tickets for trains and try when possible to look for free car parking giving you as many travel options as possible.
All our walks are well researched, leaving you free to relax and enjoy the lovely scenery or urban views in the company of other like-minded individuals and of course you will be keeping fit. Most walks end with a well-deserved pub stop with a strong social ethos.
The walks are very varied with a relaxed feel, mainly around ten miles and at the weekend but some short walks from seven miles to longer faster paced walks of up to 20 miles and some mid-week walks. We are enthusiastic about photography and encourage sightseeing.
We are twined with a more city urban walking group London Explorers and often do events together. Chiltern explorers is based to the west of London in the gorgeous Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and also does a wide range of weekends away to other UK National Parks and other AONBs.
Chiltern Explorers is unusual for many outdoor meetup groups in that it currently only arranges the walks and leaves the accommodation up to the members giving members the option to go on the days they want and stay according to their budget, many members also car share for trips away. The weekends have a good social atmosphere and comradery.
The country walks have covered the Chiltern and Surrey hills, the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head and the Lake District amongst many others.
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Beaconsfield, Forty Green & an Ancient Pub – Country Hike
Beaconsfield Station, Penn Road, New Town Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire HP9 2PJ, Beaconsfield, GBWalk length 10miles/16km approx. Circular.
A great scenic walk from Beaconsfield towards Forty Green using open fields and woodland to the Royal Standard at Forty Green.
The walk uses parts of the Chiltern Way, a circular walking route of 214 km (134 miles) across the Chilterns.
We will go for a short drink close to the end of the walk at The Royal Standard of England, reported to be the oldest free house in England, with a history spanning over 900 years. It was supposedly used by King Charles the I in the English Civil War. It is not surprisingly haunted by a number of ghosts..
The Royal Standard of England, Forty Green Road, Forty Green, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1XS.
At the end of the walk we can also visit a newly opened and very classy pub close to the railway station.
Please bring a snack lunch and water for the walk. The walk will finish around about 4.30pm, however the time may be earlier or later than this depending on the weather and pace and the pub stop.
£7 cash payable on the day guided walk & meetup costs. You can do paypal (colin45@hotmail.co.uk) please use friends and family with paypal to avoid charges. Bank transfer if you prefer, please contact the organizer.
Train: £16 approx return train with a travelcard or groupsave.
Catch the 10.42am train that gets to Beaconsfield for 11.08am for the walk to start.
I would encourage you to seek out other members who can go as part of a group save on the train and meet from 10.15am to give you time to get tickets/group saves, close to the WHSmith shop at London Marylebone (see photo below). The organizer will meet you at Beaconsfield station, you will need to get the train from London independently.
See National Rail Enquiries (http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/)
Meeting
At Beaconsfield Rail Station: Meet outside the north side of the station for the walk to start after the train arrives from London arrives at 11.08am.
When you get to Beaconsfield station take the footbridge over to the other side of the station where the group will meet.
I would encourage you to seek out other members who can go as part of a group save on the train. Please note the organizer will not be taking the train from London Marylebone but will meet you at Beaconsfield.
Car parking is available at the station car park at Beaconsfield which is chargeable, there is free road parking close in nearby streets.
Please make a note of the organizers numbers - Colin 07709305681.
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 should 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/)
COULD EVERYONE PLEASE AVOID COMMENTS BELOW THAT ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT AS THIS GENERATES SPAM, JUST CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T GO. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME. MANY THANKS.13 attendees - £4.00
Dreaming Spires of Oxford & Xmas Markets – Saturday Urban Walk
Oxford Train Station, Park End Street, Oxford, GBWalk length 5miles/8km approx. Circular.
A chance to explore some of the history of Oxford on a short guided walk. The city of Oxford is known worldwide as the home of the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world, the buildings are historic and stunning covering a variety of architectural styles. There should be some Xmas markets around the town we can also explore after the walk.
£4 cash payable on the day guided walk & meetup costs. You can do paypal (colin45@hotmail.co.uk) please use friends and family with paypal to avoid charges. Bank transfer if you prefer, please contact the organizer.
Meet at London Marylebone outside the WHSmith from 12.00pm to give you time to get tickets or group saves (see photo below) to get the 12.37pm train from London Marylebone that gets to Oxford for 14.05pm. The organizer will take the train enroute so will meet you at Oxford.
Meet outside Oxford train station for the walk to start at 14.05pm after the train from London arrives.
The walk should finish before 4.00pm after which we can go for drinks and food. You could arrive earlier than the walk if you want to do shopping or visit any museums.
Train cost should be approx £24.00 with a groupsave or network card discount.
Car to Oxford: Suggested you use one of the park and rides (https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/public-site/park-and-ride) close to Oxford city centre. All have regular buses into the centre (please leave enough time to park and check for restrictions).
Please note the organizer will be taking the train from High Wycombe and meet you outside Oxford Rail Station so you will need to arrange your own train tickets in London.
Please make a note of the organizers numbers - Colin 07709305681
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 should wear appropriate clothing such as proper walking shoes, 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/)
COULD EVERYONE PLEASE AVOID COMMENTS BELOW THAT ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THE EVENT AS THIS GENERATES SPAM, JUST CHANGE YOUR RSVP IF YOU CAN'T GO. YOU CAN MESSAGE ME. MANY THANKS.6 attendees
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