We’re a Ramblers group aimed mainly at people in their 20s, 30s and slightly older, offering led walks and social events across Herts, Beds and south Cambs.
Hosted by Stag Walkers as part of the Autumn Chilterns Walking Festival, taking place 14th-29th October. 15 places will be available to book through Stag Walkers and 15 through the Festival website.
This circular walk explores the Chiltern Escarpment between Wendover and Princes Risborough. This is without doubt one of the most magnificent parts of the Chilterns, with chalk hills, incredible scenic views and ancient woodland, all steeped in history.
There is too much worth a visit in the area for one walk but we've tried to include as much as possible to ensure the journey is worthwhile! Highlights include several famous hills such as Coombe Hill, Pulpit Hill and Whiteleaf Hill, vast ancient beech woods and some iconic paths such as the Cradle Footpath and the path across the front lawns of Chequers, the Prime Minister's country retreat.
Near the end of the walk we have the option to stop for a drink at The Plough at Cadsden, made famous after a visit by a certain Conservative prime minister and the President of China.
This walk is not suitable for dogs.
Booking your place: If you would like to join, you must book in advance using the Stag Walkers Meetup group - see Notes for how to book & what to bring. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your booking so that someone else can take your place.
Please do not turn up for a walk without booking, as places are limited.
Unless you opt in to further communications, we will only use contact information you provide to get in touch about the walk.
Please car-share or use public transport if possible. To offer a lift or ask for one from a fellow walker, please use the Meetup event page.
This is a circular walk.
Please be aware of the walk grade: walks are graded Easy, Leisurely, Moderate or Strenuous
Use our Meetup group to book your place on the walk: https://www.meetup.com/StagWalkers/
Book your place by clicking the ‘Attend’ button. If the walk is full, click ‘join waitlist’ and you will be added if a place becomes available.
Please:
DO NOT book onto a walk unless you are pretty sure you will be able to make it.
UPDATE YOUR RSVP. We understand ‘life happens’ so if you need to change your RSVP please do this at least 24 hours before the walk and before booking closes to enable someone else to take your place.
DON’T NO-SHOW on the day unless it is absolutely unavoidable (we do understand ‘life happens’) because it prevents others from enjoying a walk if it is fully booked.
*TAKE NOTE that if you no-show and/or cancel after the booking closing deadline three times, without extenuating circumstances, we will decline further bookings from you for a period of six weeks.*
Bring a packed lunch/snacks and drinks, appropriate clothing for the conditions and optionally a basic first aid kit.
We are a Ramblers group, non members are welcome to try us out for two or three free walks before joining Ramblers as a full member.
As a charity we ask that non-members consider making a voluntary donation to Ramblers until they become a full member. We suggest £3-4 per walk. You can donate in person or online.
The Ramblers’ Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Company registration number: 4458492. Registered Charity in England and Wales number: 1093577. Registered office: First Floor, 10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE.
Woodside Car Park (free parking on Sundays), Walsworth Road, Hitchin SG4 9SP
Whiteleaf Cross Car Park (Free), Peters Lane, Green Hailey, Princes Risborough HP27 0RP. Nearest Public Transport is Monks Risborough station (25 min walk) - Trains from Aylesbury and London Marylebone
