Berkhamsted Walks and Social

Please note this is a matinee showing.

We have seats E20-E22, at time of booking there were seats available on either side of us.
If you wish to join us please book your ticket direct from the Rex.

Parking in Berkhamsted is very difficult but there is road parking along Three Close Lane. Please allow time to find somewhere to park. We meet between (or near to) the two doors in the bar.

I'd be very grateful if members could make a £1 donation towards Meetup costs. This will cover the cost of the Treasure Trails pamphlet and copying. For anyone who has gone 'cashless', please transfer payment to the KROO Bank Meetup account:
Martin Jones
04-07-09
#00779315.
Otherwise, it's possible to make a payment through PayPal using paypal.me/MartinJ1986 and choosing the friends and family option.
Thank you!

Walk Details
This walk will be led by Malcolm & there will be three walk options which are detailed below, when you RSVP please indicate in the comments section the option you are booking for, of course you can change your mind at anytime just please update your choice. All walks will start & finish in Chipperfield.

The address for the cafe is 10 The Common, Chipperfield, Kings Langley WD4 9BS. If the church car park is full, there is parking available on the opposite side of the road or on the far side of the common.
If you are unable to attend please be sure to change your RSVP otherwise our departure will be delayed. Malcolm's contact number is 07899 287785.

Option 1, a morning walk of approx. 6 miles following the normal format starting at 10.30am.
Option 2, an afternoon walk of around 5.5 miles starting at approx. 1.45pm (depending on the speed of the morning walk & how busy the cafe is).
Option 3, a full days walk of approx. 11.5 miles combining both of the above.

The morning walk takes us from Chipperfield through the woods and around Bucks Hill, a section on the quiet road followed by a wooded area leads to a short climb. It's then a mixture of fields & woods as we skirt around Sarratt & back to the cafe. A walk of around 2.5/3 hours.

There will be ample time for lunch at the cafe.

For the afternoon walk we again leave via the woods reversing a short section of the morning walk before heading across fields towards Flaunden. We'll then make our way back via tracks, woods & farmland. A walk of around 2/2.5 hours.

Please note that this walk is not led by a qualified leader and, as such, isn't covered by insurance. Be sure to wear suitable boots and clothing. The organiser cannot be held responsible for any injuries, however caused. Members are expected to take responsibility for their own preparation and safety including adequate fluids, weather protection and a snack. Please be sure to make me aware if you have any medical conditions.
Dogs are welcome as always but please be mindful to keep them on leads for roads and around other animals.

Let's go on a wild orchid hunt.

There are around 50 endemic species growing wild in the UK. Most are rare or very rare, but a small handful are quite widespread and can be found on grass verges and open fields. The Chilterns are home to around 15 – 20 species mostly confined to small, specialised nature reserves where they can be difficult to spot due to their low habit and limited flowering period.

Let’s see if we can find some in the Dancer’s End reserve near Tring. There are at least 7 species here including the Bee orchid, Butterfly, Pyramidal, Fragrant, Common Spotted, and rare Fly orchid (which mimics a wasp).

Oh, and we might see some bats too..

We will walk for no more than a mile and a half but some of this is fairly steep, therefore please wear walking shoes with a decent grip. Please also bring water and maybe a snack, perhaps a hat too, and a torch for overcast sections of the wood on the return trip (I will have a couple of spares with me). We will be following paths all the while so shorts should be fine.

Meet at 6.30pm sharp and we'll aim to start walking at 6.45. Reception is very poor here so don’t rely on me picking up last minute messages (my mobile: 07850 816008). We can expect to be back at the car park by or even well before 9.30pm latest.

Parking is free but limited so I would encourage car-sharing if possible.
We'll meet at the Dancer's End Nature Reserve car park located at:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/RJ5XmGtNwNoGMXzRA
What 3 Words: ///snappy.bubbles.skillet
Postcode: HP23 6LB

This is next door to the Dancer's End Pump House and just across the road from the reserve.

Please consider making a £1 donation to Martin’s BW&S meetup fund using paypal.me/MartinJ1986 (choose the friends and family option).

NB: Attendees are expected to take responsibility for their own preparation and safety. Do please make me aware beforehand of any medical conditions or other concerns.
Thank you.