Chiltern Young Walkers

Join the CYW for a lovely autumnal hike, with the option to stay on for the fireworks afterwards (see separate event!)

please note this walk is likely to be muddy!

In the morning we will be embarking on a walk starting at the train station and heading south towards the village of Hedgerley.

Skirting around the Bulstrode Park estate, we will head through the picturesque village of Hedgerley before heading around Hedgerley nature reserve and onto Pickeridge Wood.

From here, we'll start our return to Gerrard's Cross, heading back over the M40 and around the other side of Bulstrode Park estate before ending up on Gerrard's Cross common.

Please bring a packed lunch and plenty of water, dress warmly and bring waterproof clothing if it rains.

Parking is available at either the Station Road, Packhorse Road or Bulstrode Road car parks (£1.70 all day on Sundays) but Station Road is the biggest.

It helps us if you to sign up and tell us you're coming. If you sign up and later find out you cannot attend please change your RSVP on Meetup so we're not waiting for you.

Become a full member: CYW are a part of the Ramblers and you may try up to three walks free. When you decide to continue walking with us, please join the Ramblers via 'Become a member'.

Did you know we're on Instagram? Follow us at @ChilternYoungWalkers to see pictures from our walks!

Meeting time: 16:30
Meeting point: Outside Tesco, Gerrard's Cross
How to buy tickets: Here - please buy your ticket in advance!
Contact: Beth 07956242703

Want to see some fireworks this year but not sure where to go? Or want some people to stand next to and go "ooh" and "aah" with? Come join us at Gerrard's Cross Family Fireworks show! This show is known for its fun music in particular.

There will be street food stalls, a bar and of course a fun atmosphere.

If you'd like to join us, please meetus outside Tescos at 16:30 (fireworks start at 17:30), or at the show itself if coming later (text Beth if you can't find us and she'll tell you where we are).

We'll set off together at 16:40pm and walk the short distance to East Common.

There will also be a 8.5 mile walk starting from the train station earlier in the day, timed to finish in time for a break before the fireworks.

Tickets are £8 (inc. booking fee) and can be purchased here

We cannot guarantee tickets will be available on the day so recommend booking asap.

Wrap up warm, bring a raincoat etc if it looks like rain.

Please allow plenty of time for parking as it might be busy. There are a number of public car parks including the Station car park, which is £1.70 all day. If full or you don't mind a bit of a walk, another option is to park on the streets behind in the marked areas the Station such as Oval Way which are free on Sundays, but please make sure you park considerately for local residents.

Train:

From High Wycombe direction: there is a train arriving at 16:19
From London direction: trains arriving at 16:29

The Chiltern Young Walkers invites you to one of our favourite areas of the Chilterns to join us on an introductory walk ahead of our annual meeting which is straight after at 5pm - see event here!

It's a nice easy walk on well-used footpaths, where its more about getting to know the group and asking any questions you might have about how we work than any complicated or strenuous walking. Any of our regular walkers are welcome of course, too and please bring any guests you like.

We'll be meeting outside Budgens in the town centre, by the war memorial. Best parking options are either Wendover Library Car Park where parking costs £1.20 for up to 4 hours, or the station car park (£4.20 all day). Both are just a few mins walk from the start point. Some free parking is available on local roads such as South Street (please double check signs) but please plan additional time if you wish to try to find some as it is often taken up. Trains run to Wendover from London Marylebone and Aylesbury and the station is 5 mins walk from the meeting point.

The route sees us walk through the charming town of Wendover before starting our ascent into Wendover Woods. Note there is a long gentle climb near the beginning with a very short, sharp bit before we reach the top of the woods, but we will take it slowly for those less used to hills and will be rewarded with a nice gentle walk with only small ups and downs in the woods itself until we descend back into the town at the end.

Wendover Woods are a firm favourite with the locals as they offer wide chalk footpaths through beautiful woodlands, views over the vale and lots to do like GoApe and the Gruffalo trail. We'll take advantage of the café and picnic benches for a short snack/coffee stop (loos also available here) and admire the remains of the Iron Age Boddington Hill Fort.

Please wear sturdy shoes (trainers or walking boots, please no plimsoll type shoes) that you don't mind getting muddy - due to the weather in November there is a chance some parts could be muddy. Dress warmly and bring a waterproof coat, water and snacks or a packed lunch, though refreshments are available at the café.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead the whole time.

Did you know we're on Instagram? Follow us at @ChilternYoungWalkers to see pictures from our walks!

Become a full member: CYW are part of the Ramblers and you may try up to three walks free. When you decide to continue walking with us, please see details at 'Become a member' to join the Ramblers.

Can I give feedback before the meeting?
Of course! Just drop Beth an email on chair@chilterns2030s.org.uk. If you'd rather speak to someone else, you can find their contact details here: https://www.chilterns2030s.org.uk/meet-the-team

I'd like to get involved, but not join the committee - what else can I do?
Become a walk leader! You don't have to be on the committee to lead a walk, or vice versa. Let Beth or Claire know if you're up for occasionally leading a walk. No minimum commitment, some people just lead 1 a year as that works best for them.

I'm thinking of joining the Committee, what time commitment would it be?
Some roles are as little as a couple of hours every few months, some are around 1 hour a week, and everything in between.

Sounds good, what roles are there?
All roles are up for re-election every year! Here's the list with a brief description of each role:

• Chair - overall responsibility for keeping the group running smoothly
• Secretary - takes minutes at the quarterly committee meetings
• Treasurer - keeps the group accounts and authorises expenditure
• Membership - first point of contact for new members and keeps an eye on who is a member of the Ramblers
• Walks Coordinator(s) - Arranging the walks programme, publishing walks and acting as the first point of contact for walks leaders. We currently just have the one coordinator but are keen to recruit a second this year.
• Socials - organises our social calendar and helping others to put on socials.
• Publicity Officer(s) - responsible for contacting the media and promoting the group. They are the first point of contact for press/media enquiries.
• Footpath Officer - arranging our annual footpath checks and coordinating any foothpath issues we might come across on our walks.
• Area Rep(s) - Represent the group at Ramblers area and national meetings
• Web Design and Technical - managing our website and other technical requirements we might have as a group
• General Member - this person represents the rest of the members and helps to make sure they are represented in any decisions we make