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Finchley & Hornsey Group

Finchley & Hornsey is a friendly group, open to everyone. We walk mainly in Herts and surrounding counties.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Join us for this classic walk along the Chess Valley with both woodlands and open views.  The route goes through the village of Chenies with it's Tudor Manor House, and later we will pass Latimer House - used for top secret activities by MI5 and MI6 during WWII as an interrigation centre. 

There are some hills and expect mud (it's that time of year).

It is possible drop-out point after 5 miles, where you will be able to walk the short distance to Chalfont & Latimer Station for the train back to Chorleywood or London.

Sunday, 7 January 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
240.2m / 788ft
Type:
linear

We walk mainly along footpaths and tracks.  There is some street walking through the town at the end to get to Amersham Station.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 02596 96081
Nearest postcode:
WD3 5ND
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Start time:
10:30 am

Meet at Chorleywood Station exit on Station Approach. The station is served by the Metropolitan Line and Chiltern Railways. Car parking at the Station, alternatively there are car parks on Chorleywood Common and limited street parking.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SU 96392 98177
Nearest postcode:
HP7 0AD
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Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

The walk finishes at Amersham Station for the return train to Chorleywood or London.

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