Chiltern Explorers - Hikes, Walking Weekends, Socials

Walk length 14miles/23km approx or 9miles/15km. Circular.

A varied circular hike from Maidenhead to Cookham Moor and Bourne End with panoramic views across the river valley from Winter Hill and sections of the Thames path.

We will have snack picnic lunch on Cock Marsh close to Bourne End which has a rail station (you would need to get a single to Maidenhead for the mainline) if you want to return approx. halfway along the walk.

Cock Marsh is also very close to the Bounty Pub on the Thames for any refreshments.

Some of the woodland areas may display spring bluebells.

Please bring water and snack lunch for the walk. The walk should finish at about 4.30pm, however the time may be earlier or later than this depending on the weather and pace.

THE HIKE IS LARGELY FLAT BUT DOES HAVE SOME CONSIDERABLE HILL CLIMBS SUCH AS WINTER HILL.

Walk Cost: £7 cash on the day organizer fee (For paypal it is 'colin45@hotmail.co.uk' Please send as friends and family to avoid charges. For bank transfer message organizer.

Meeting & Transport

Meet outside Maidenhead train station for the walk to start at 10.30am (after the train from London arrives).

The 10.08am from London Paddington (Great Western Railway) gets to Maidenhead for 10.30am. Maidenhead is also served by the Elizabeth line.

If coming from London you could meet opposite the WHSmith at London Paddington from 9.30am (to give you time to get tickets) if you want to get groups saves, see photo below (the organizer is not coming by train for this hike).

Train cost £15.60 return but could be reduced with a group save or national railcard discount.

Car: Maidenhead station charges for parking but some side roads are free on a Sunday (please check before parking and leave enough time to park).

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.

11.5miles/18.5km approx/Linear

A great coastal hike exploring the coastal path from Faversham to Whitstable passing the Nagden, Cleve and Graveney Marshes with sea views across Whitstable Bay. The hike largely follows the Saxon Shore Way.

Lunch and Finish

Please bring a packed lunch and water for the hike. The hike should finish at 4.30pm but may be earlier or later than this depending on pace and weather and includes a pack lunch stop and pub stop at the end and maybe a cheeky swim (please be aware this is a complete day out and you are advised not to have definite evening plans).

The pub at the end at Whitstable is classy but very reasonably priced and does food and close to the station. The pub used to be an old cinema and has an Art Deco feel, named after a famous actor Peter Cushing who had connections to the area.

Meeting

Outside Faversham station for the hike to start just after the train from London arrives at 10.51am.

If you are driving you will need to get the train back to Faversham to collect your car from Whitstable. Station car park is £3.90 Saturday, other free roadside parking may be available (please check for restrictions).

Meeting at London

The 9.40am train from London Victoria gets to Faversham for 10.51am.
This is a linear walk so you need to get a return to Whitstable but get off at Faversham. You will return from Whitstable.

THIS IS A MEDIUM LENGTH HIKE AND LARGELY FLAT.

The meeting point is an official meeting point symbol directly opposite the Upper Crust shop & the Gatwick Express entrance close to platform 13 & 14. Meeting from 9.00am to give us time to get tickets (see photo below).

Walk Cost: £7 cash on the day organizer fee (For paypal it is 'colin45@hotmail.co.uk' Please send as friends and family to avoid charges. For bank transfer message organizer.

Train £21 approx with a group save discount or national rail card discount.

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.

Walk length 12miles/19km approx. Circular.

A very varied hike exploring a number of features... Jordans is famous as a centre for the Quaker movement during the 17th century. Two sights of interest are the Jordans Friends Meeting House and the Mayflower Barn (wood claimed to be from the Mayflower), we will try to see the outsides of both.

We will through Hodgemoor woods a section of ancient woodland that was the site of a Polish Refugee camp from 1946-1962 one of a number of camps in the area that housed Polish servicemen and their families after WW2, some remains exist.

On the last section we can stop at the Royal Standard of England for a drink which is possibly one of the oldest pubs inthe UK. The pub is a short walk back to Beaconsfield station for trains back to London or final drink at the Beech House Beaconsfield.

The terrain on the hike is gently undulating and the hike should finish around 5pm but the time maybe slightly earlier or later depending on on pace and conditions.

Meeting

Meet outside Beaconsfield Train station, north side of station for the hike to start at 10.45am after the train from London arrives.

PLEASE ALL MEET AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE STATION (YOU MAY HAVE TO USE THE FOOTBRIDGE).

From London

The 10.12am train from London Marylebone gets to Beaconsfield for 10.44am.
If getting the train from London you are suggested to get to Maryebone for 9.30 onwards to give you time to get tickets/groupsaves. Meet outside the WHSmiths (see photo below).

Train £15 return approx with a network railcard or groupsave ticket.

The organizer will not be getting the train but will meet you at Beaconsfield.

By Car, Beaconsfield station charges but some side roads are free on a Sunday (check for parking restrictions and leave enough time to park).

Please bring pack lunch for the hike.

Walk Cost: £7 cash on the day organizer fee (For paypal it is 'colin45@hotmail.co.uk' Please send as friends and family to avoid charges. For bank transfer message organizer.

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.

Walk length 13miles/20km approx. Circular.

A chance to explore some Cotswold countryside close to the edge of Oxford with a number of features including the views of Blenheim Palace from Blenheim Park and the remains of a small Roman Villa that is free to visit at North Leigh.

Blenheim Palace was designed in an English Baroque Style and was the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. North Leigh Roman Villa dates from the 4th century and is regarded as one of the larger Roman Villas of Roman Britain.

Lunch and Finish

Please bring a packed snack lunch and water for the walk.
This is a medium hike with undulating terrain.

Transport & meeting
Meet outside Hanborough Train Station for walk to start after the train arrives at 10.53am.

The 9.52am from London Paddington gets to Hanborough for 10.55am. If you want to meet for groupsaves suggest meeting close to the WHSmith at Paddington (see photo below) at 9.20am to give yourself time to get tickets.

Return train fare is £26.50 super saver return with a network railcard or about the same price with a groupsave of 3 or more (must travel back together with groupsave).

The organizer is coming by train from High Wycombe and not London so will meet the group at Hanborough.

£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.

Car

Parking: Hanborough, station car park may charge but local side roads may be free, please check for restrictions and leave enough time to park.
We may use a pub close to Hanborough Station at the end, there are regular trains back to London Paddington.

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.