Saturday Walk: Chorleywood Common and the Chess Valley

I'd be very grateful if members could make a £1 donation towards Meetup costs. 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!

This 10 mile walk begins from Chorleywood Common car park. Please be wary of the post code, it is best to use either the Google maps link above or the link below.

What3words link:
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After the walk we have a choice of venues depending on our numbers.

Café on the Common
“What makes us different is that we are a training café, which means we put every penny you spend with us into helping young adults with learning disabilities make the most of their lives.
The café is run by MEA, a social enterprise charity founded in 2018. Each year, we take on a team of interns with learning disabilities and give them the skills and confidence to find paid work when they finish their year’s programme with us”.
The cafe is dog friendly & CARD only.

There is limited space in the cafe so if we are a large group or it’s busy the Gate pub is a few minutes walk away.

The Walk
After making a loop of the common we make our way down to the Chess Valley & the river. After crossing at Sarrattmill Bridge we make our way up to Church End & on to cross back over the river via the ford at the watercress beds. After taking the path to Chenies we skirt around the Manor on to a woodland path high above the valley where we will take a snack/lunch break . It’s then down to cross the river again at the Latimer weir & pick up the Chess Valley Walk back to the ford at the watercress beds where we will cross the river for the fourth & final time. A path through the woods takes us back to the river side then up to Chorleywood Common & the cafe or the pub.

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 Malcolm 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.

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.