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Chiltern Young Walkers Group

We are the Chiltern Young Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Meeting time: 9:45 SL7 3PH
Walk & walk start time: 10:15 HP8 4QA

Estimated walk finish time: 17:15 
Difficulty: Strenuous
Distance: 24km / 15 miles
Walk leader: Liam
Meeting point: Please read the full description for meeting instructions.

 

Another year, another long-distance path! It feels like just yesterday we were in London, celebrating our achievement of completing the 146 miles of Shakespeare's Way. Now, we look forward to our next adventure: the 177-mile Chiltern Way. This challenge is soextensive that it will be our first two-year endeavor.

So are you ready to explore the breathtaking beauty of the Chilterns? Join us as we walk the Chiltern Way in stages, discovering picturesque landscapes, charming villages, and hidden gems along the way. This long-distance trail, covering approximately 177 miles, offers a perfect mix of rolling hills, wooded paths, and open fields. From historical landmarks to cozy pubs, each stage of the Chiltern Way promises new discoveries and delightful experiences.

Section 2 kicks off at Chalfont St Giles and heads down to Marlow Bottom.

Since this is a linear walk, we will need to coordinate transport to ensure everyone can get back to the starting point. If you are driving, please meet at 110 Marlow Bottom.

We will then carpool to Blizzards Yard Car Park for the start of the walk. After completing the walk, the cars left at Marlow Bottom will ferry people back to Chalfont. If you joined us for sections of the Ridgeway or Shakespeare's Way, this routine will be familiar.

We may then have a drink at Merlin’s Cave if there is interest.

This section is fairly hilly, with 500m of ascent and it is expected to be very muddy, so sturdy walking boots are strongly advised.

The walk is dog friendly but please ensure they are kept on leads at all times. We will be passing through fields with livestock and there are a number of stiles on the walk.

Dress warmly and bring plenty of drinks, a packed lunch and waterproofs.

 

Parking:

Blizzards Yard £3.80 for Saturday

Marlow Bottom - streets

Saturday, 15 March 2025
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
5:15 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
24.1km / 15.0mi
Ascent:
475m / 1558ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 84529 88309
Nearest postcode:
SL7 3ph
what3words:
boss.rods.plenty
Start time:
9:45 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 84518 88524
Nearest postcode:
SL7 3PH
what3words:
cities.stews.eggs
Estimated finish time:
5:15 pm

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking