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Free Group Led Walks in the Chilterns Countryside

Join one of our free, friendly led walks. Meet new people, discover new places and improve your health and wellbeing. We offer regular walks for different levels of ability across the Chilterns.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

Walk with us to explore the beautiful Chilterns countryside.

Our walk leaders are trained volunteers who will offer a warm welcome and support.

We offer regular walks for people of different levels of ability at various locations across the Chilterns on 1st Friday and 4th Wednesday each month:

• Saturday 10 May 11:00-12:00: Hughenden Manor & Upper Parkland Walk (Grade 1)

• Saturday 17 May 10.30-13:00: Hughenden & Downley Common Walk (Grade 4)

• Friday 6 June 11.00-12:15: Woodcock Woods & Echo Valley Walk (Grade 3)

• Wednesday 25 June 11.00-12:30: Hughenden Park & Chalk Stream Walk (Grade 3)

• Friday 4 July 11.00-12:30: Woodcock Woods Walk (Grade 2)

• Wednesday 25 July 11.00-12:00: Hughenden Manor & Upper Parkland Walk (Grade 1)

There are different grades of walks. Please choose the ones that are right for you. The walks are taken at a steady pace to suit everyone so you don’t need to worry about being left behind, the walk leaders will ensure that the group stays together.

Grade 1: A walk at a gentle pace on fairly flat surfaces, no stiles and regular stopping places.

Grade 2: A walk with moderate hills, possible stiles

Grade 3: A faster paced walk with moderate hills that may include short steep slopes, steps or stiles.

Grade 4: A faster paced challenging walk that includes hills, stiles or step

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 01494 755565 Email: walkwithus@nationaltrust.org.uk

Suitability

Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Meeting point

The Stable Yard, Hughenden Manor. SU 861954 · what3words: ///help.gangs.saints · Lat: 51.650994, Long: -0.75625

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather and wear shoes suitable for walking, for example walking boots or trainers.

Accessibility

Please note that walks are in the countryside and may be on uneven ground, which can be muddy when wet.

Other

Dogs welcome, please keep them under close control & on a lead if around livestock or if requested by the walk leader.

Upcoming events

Event

Free group led walk of West Wycombe Park 

Are you looking to get outdoors, meet new people and improve your health and wellbeing? Join this free friendly 2.7 mile led walk with a short guided tour around the lake and temples of West Wycombe Park.

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on
2 May 2025
at
14:00 to 15:30
Event

Free guided walk of Hughenden Manor & Upper Parkland 

Are you looking to get outdoors, meet new people and improve your health and wellbeing? Join this free friendly 0.7 mile led walk with a short guided tour of the gardens and an overview of the park at Hughenden.

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on
10 May to 25 Jul 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Free guided walk of Hughenden & Downley Common 

Join this free friendly 4.7 mile led walk from Hughenden Manor exploring Echo Valley's stunning views, Flagmore Woods' rich history, the beauty of Downley Common and the majestic Disraeli Monument.

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on
17 May 2025
at
10:30 to 13:00
Event

Family May Half Term Trail 

Experience our pens and paintbrushes trail at Hughenden this May half-term!

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on
24 May to 1 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 8 other dates or times