Chess Valley

Walk length 10 miles/16 km approx. Circular.

This great walk starts off from Chesham and takes us across the hills to the beautiful river valley of the river Chess and picturesque little village of Latimer, before returning back across lovely woodland to Chesham again.

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The whole walk is very scenic, with lovely panoramic views and sights, such as those from the footpath opposite the historic Latimer House.

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Lunch and Finish

Please bring a snack lunch and water for the walk. Our walks usually finish at about 4.30pm and include a 30 min lunch stop, however the time may be earlier or later than this depending on the weather and pace (we have a relaxed pace which includes sightseeing and photography).

Meeting: Meet at 10.45am for the walk to start at 11.00am outside Chesham Underground Station.

Car: Station car parking is not free on a Sunday, but some nearby roads may be free. Please allow enough time to park.

Train/Tube: Chesham Underground. Please See Transport for London. (http://www.tfl.gov.uk/)

Please make a note of the organizers numbers - Leon 07950125826 and Colin 07709305681.

RSVP: The organizers monitor non-attendance; we will ban anyone who 'no shows' twice for our events. You are also asked to please update your RSVP at least 24 hours beforehand.
Please see our RSVP policy (https://www.meetup.com/Chiltern-Explorers/pages/RSVP_for_Walks/)
Weather: Updates will be posted; see also BBC Weather (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/)
Please see our weather policy (https://www.meetup.com/Chiltern-Explorers/pages/Weather/)

Dog Policy: As a group we allow and enjoy dogs on our walks however we do ask dog owners to read our dog policy (https://www.meetup.com/Chiltern-Explorers/pages/Dog_Policy/)

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 must 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/)