15th October What to say about this walk? A pleasant walk (no stiles, no steep hills) on a Saturday afternoon which turned out sunnier than we'd expected. Otherwise, to be honest, there is not much to write home about as far as Chartridge is concerned (5 1/2 miles, 2hrs). We'd discovered this before when we … Continue reading Chartridge
Chilterns Walks
Chipperfield
2nd October I'm struggling to get used to the Church of England. This morning's service at St Luke's was finished by 10-20am, which seems ridiculously early compared to a lifetime of services finishing at 12-45pm (perhaps non-conformists just have more stamina!). With most of the morning left we drove out to Chipperfield for one of … Continue reading Chipperfield
Bledlow
24th September This year we've done plenty of walking around Tring and Marlow...time to fill in some of the countryside between. Summer is still hanging on as we drive out to Chinnor and park up in Bledlow village (Lions of Bledlow carpark if I'm being honest!). Today we're not the only one's taking advantage of … Continue reading Bledlow
Briden’s Camp
11th September It's been a while since we've walked in the Chilterns but now, with summer jobs completed in Brighton, it was good to get back to walking near home. This walk is close to our Maryate (famous for nothing!) and Great Gaddesden (completed whilst the bluebells were still out) walks. Sunday afternoon was hot … Continue reading Briden’s Camp
Aldenham & Bricket Wood
3rd September This is not our walk really. We stole it from David next door! Intrigued by conversations on the way to football, we set out this morning to track down The Picture House, in Bricket Wood. Originally built as a holiday home for orphans in the 1890s it's decorated with terracotta sporting scenes, cast … Continue reading Aldenham & Bricket Wood
Markyate
It seems Markyate is a pretty unremarkable place, nothing of note on its Wikipedia page...not a promising start for our Sunday afternoon walk. The weather was warm and starting this late in the day is not our general style but Sue was taking Sunday School in the morning so we had no choice! The last … Continue reading Markyate
Barton-le-Clay
A previous boss lived at the foot of the 'Hill of Great Difficulty', near Ampthill. It always made me smile! Even more so as visits to his office were more often than not trips to the 'Slough of Despond'. Still, today we visited the 'Delectable Mountains'. Now, I know John Bunyan didn't get out … Continue reading Barton-le-Clay
Ibstone circular walk
There's no accounting for muppets! Whether it's those who bounce my carefully crafted grant applications (you know who you are!), who vote to leave the EU (you know who you are!) or who delete the GPX coordinates from the GPS just as you're about the start your walk. I'd love to blame Nigel Farage for … Continue reading Ibstone circular walk
Cholesbury…and another windmill
9th July Watching football, Sunday lunch, walking...all more enjoyable with friends. We may not say much when we're walking but shared experiences build good memories and Adrian and Sue joined us today, making today's walk that much more enjoyable. We've walked Aldbury & Ashridge a lot recently so it was time for a change. This … Continue reading Cholesbury…and another windmill
Ivinghoe & Pitstone Windmill
2nd July Did I ever mention that I'm half Welsh? Well, today seems like a good time to 'Come Out!' A couple of steep hills to give great views, varied scenery and good company makes for a satisfying walk...and this walk had them all (map). We prize Hannah from her bed to leave at 9am and by 9-30am … Continue reading Ivinghoe & Pitstone Windmill
Where Angells Tread! 