
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.
IN LIGHT OF THE CURRENT WORLD HEALTH CRISIS I AM HOSTING SOME LIVE VIDEO EVENTS ON LONDON EXPLORERS & CHILTERN EXPLORERS MEETUP GROUPS.
I hope you decide to join us!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Seaford, Litlington White Horse/Seaford Head & Swim – Coastal HikeStation Approach, Seaford£7.00
13mile/20km circular
A very panoramic hike from Seaford towards Newhaven encompassing views of the chalk White Horse near Litlington, an inland section close to Devilsrest Bottom and the views from Seaford Head across to the Seven Sisters. There may be a chance for a swim at the end at Seaford.
Lunch & Finish
Please bring a packed lunch & water for the walk. The walk should finish before 5pm & include a 30 min snack lunch stop & pub at the end, however the time may be slightly earlier than this depending on the weather and pace (this is a complete day out and your are advised not to plan definite events for the evening).
THIS HIKE IS MEDIUM IN LENGTH WITH UNDULATING LANDSCAPE PARTICULARLY AT SEAFORD HEAD. PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH THIS.
Various meeting points see below..
Meeting at London: Meet at 8.45am at London Victoria Train station to get the 9.24am train arriving at Seaford rail station at 10.48am for the hike to start (one very short change at Lewes) for the hike to start.
Getting the group saves from 8.45am (may have to queue so please be prompt so we can go to the train when it is announced & the platform is called, these trains can get busy).
The meeting point is an official meeting point symbol directly opposite the Upper Crust shop & the Gatwick Express entrance close to platform 13 & 14 (see photo below).
Cost
£24 approx return with a group save or network railcard discount
£7 cash on day for guided hike or paypal colin45@hotmail.co.uk) please do paypal friends and family to avoid charges. For bank transfer please contact the 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 THE ORGANIZER, MANY THANKS.
- The Serpeant Trail, Black Down/Temple of the Winds – Afternoon HikeHaslemere Station, Haslemere GU27 2PE£7.00
Walk length 8.5miles/14km approx. Circular.
A chance to follow the serpent trail from Haslemere across woodland and heathland to Blackdown and a Bronze Age Circular bank earthwork named the Temple of the Winds.
The serpent trail is a 64-mile path across rare heathlands and its name reflects the shape of its route. Blackdown has some of the finest views across the South Downs National Park.
The walk is undulating with hill climbs and ridges.
The walk should finish at about 4.30pm and include a short snack stop, however the time may be slightly earlier or later than this depending on the weather and pace.
Transport and meeting
There are two meeting options for this walk, see below..
Meeting:
Train from London: Meet outside the main WHSmith next to the rail information point and Pret A Manager on the main concourse at Waterloo Station at 11.30am to get the 12pm train that gets to Haslemere for 12.53pm for the walk to start at 1pm (see photo below) We need time to get tickets/group saves so please be prompt (3-9 people with a group save).
Cost
Train about £20.00 return from London to Haslemere but with a group save (3 or more and must travel together) or individual network railcard.
Walk Cost: £7 cash on the day organizer fee (the host is a qualified London guide). For paypal it is 'colin45@hotmail.co.uk' Please send as friends and family to avoid charges. For bank transfer message organizer.Car: Meet outside Haslemere Station for the walk to start at 1.00pm, after the train arrives from London at 12.53pm. The organizer is coming by train.
Parking: Haslemere, main car parks may charge but side streets may be free (please check for restrictions and leave enough time to park).
We will use a pub near Haslemere Station after the walk, there are regular trains back to London Waterloo.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 THE ORGANIZER, MANY THANKS.
- Amersham to Wendover – Country HikeAmersham Rail Station , Amersham£7.00
Walk length 11 miles/17 km approx. Linear.
A beautiful hike exploring the scenic Chiltern countryside from Amersham to Wendover across various countryside but particularly on sections of the Ridgeway and Chiltern Link.
£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.
Lunch and Finish
Please bring a packed lunch and water for the walk. The walk should finish before 4.30pm and include a pack lunch stop, however the time may be slightly earlier or later than this depending on the weather and pace.
Meeting and Transport
Meet outside Amersahm Railway station for the walk to start after the train from London arrives at 11.04am.
Travel from London
Meet at London Marylebone station from 10.00am to give you time to get tickets. The 10.27am train gets to Amersham for 11.04am. You can meet close to the WHSmith store (see photo below) if you want to get group saves. The organizer is not taking the train but will meet you at Amersham.
As this is a linear walk get a return to Wendover but alight at Amersham, the walk ends at Wendover for the retrun journey.
Train cost approx £20 return with a railcard discount or groupsave.
Car: The car park at Amersham station charges for parking, however free parking maybe available on nearby streets (Please leave enough time to park).If you are driving you will need to collect your car either at Amersham or Wendover as this is a linear hike.
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.