Chess Valley, Frogmore Meadow NR, Latimer House & Chenies

The Chess is one of a number of small rivers that rise in the Chilterns. This walk explores a particularly attractive part of the Chess Valley passing through the Frogmore Meadow Nature Reserve, which is beautiful on a summers day. The site has marshy areas and fens next to the river, damp grassland and drier, more acidic areas. The river bank has water voles, and damp areas are dominated by meadow foxtail and Yorkshire fog, with some marsh marigold and marsh bedstraw. Plants in drier areas include betony, and mature hedgerows have a wide variety of invertebrates. There are butterflies such as skippers, meadow browns, ringlets and marbled whites.

It is a varied route with some outstandingly beautiful woodland and the lovely Chess river for company along much of the route. Towards the end of the walk we pass through Chenies and circle the impressive Tudor Chenies Manor before heading through woodland and eventually returning to the Chess and following the river back to Chorleywood.

Approx 9 miles – 4.25hours

In order to make the most of the outdoors, please bring snacks, water and a packed lunch.

There is currently no charge for the walks, however if you enjoy the walks you are encouraged to donate to Sight Savers or Save the Children, or a charity of your own choice.

Before attending a walk it is imperative that you understand that you are responsible for your own preparedness, well-being and safety and your attendance on a walk is acceptance that you will not hold the organiser responsible for any injury or mishap.