The Chesham Loop - Chiltern hills and hollows - 16km/10 miles
Details
Do this circular walk because – you’ll enjoy lots of variety and get great panoramic views across the Chiltern hills, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty.
WALK DESCRIPTION
One of the great things about this walk is that we’ll visit some remote valleys not often frequented by other hiking groups.
From Chesham station we'll climb to Dungrove Farm, for far reaching view over Chesham and the north Chilterns. We'll then continue across fields to Hawridge village, where we will stop to eat our packed lunches.
After lunch, we’ll cross several scenic valleys before walking through "Herberts Hole", part of the Chiltern’s link route, and then back to Chesham and a quick drink before heading home.
HIKE FACTS
Hike distance: Approximately 16 km /10 miles.
Duration: Walking time circa 6.5 hours plus approx 30 mins lunch and 20 minutes coffee break.
Hike grade: Moderate (there are some hills)
Hike speed: approx. 2.5/3mph over varied terrain
Weather: see here
COST
Donation to GOSH: £5 cash on the day.
MEETING AT
Chesham underground station.
Meeting point: Outside the station ticket office. We'll be holding a GOSH banner, please see the photo below.
Meeting time: 10.20 am. We'll leave at 10.30 am.
GETTING THERE
By tube: Chesham's at the end of the Metropolitan line so please make sure you're on the train departing Baker Street at 09:21, arriving into Chesham at 10:20 am.
By car: there's a carpark at the station but you'll need to pay.
KEY INFORMATION
YOU MUST READ THE THREE SECTIONS BELOW - if you join this trip, you're confirming that you have.
- The perilous bit
- Our FAQs, including an explanation of Groupsave tickets which will save you money.
- See here for what to wear and take
AND FINALLY
- We're raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
We’ll deduct Meetup fees but all the profits will go to GOSH. After each hike, we’ll let you know exactly how much we’ve all raised. And if you’d like to join us and raise money by leading some hikes, please get in touch – the more the merrier 😊
- We're volunteers hoping to establish a community of friends, so please go with the flow and help out where and if you can.
- If you need to get in touch on the day, you can call Colin on 07941 646 035 or both of us via Meetup.