September/October 2014 – Launch of North Chiltern Trail with a
Walking and Activities Festival
To launch the North Chiltern Trail and as part of the Chiltern Society’s campaign to raise
awareness of the opportunities for walking and other activities in the north Chilterns, we
are holding a mini ‘festival’ of walking and other activities between 14 September and 6
October 2014.
A range of FREE events have been organised to run alongside the launch of the North
Chiltern Trail.
Places are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment. For updates and to book
on these events and to see the full listing of the Chiltern Society’s new range of FREE
events for 2014 please visit http://www.chilternsociety.org.uk/activ-events.php or call the
office on 01494 771250.
North Chiltern Trail - LAUNCH PROGRAMME September/October 2014
Sunday 14 September
North Chiltern Trail Stage 1 Barton le Clay to Lilley
The first of four Sunday walks covering the whole of the North
Chiltern Trail. Approximately 10 miles and covering the delightful hills
around Barton and Pegsdon. Quite a few hills with some steeper
ascents and descents
Meet and Park:
9.45am Lilley car park GR 118263
Leader:
TBC.
Thursday 18 September
A cycle ride with the Chiltern Society Cycling Group.
A circular ride of about 21 miles including Hexton, Apsley End and
Pirton returning by 1.00pm for lunch.
Meet and Park:
10.00am Meet in the car park at the Red Lion, Great Offley, SG5
3DZ ready to leave at 10.30am.
Leader:
John Shipley 01494 862699
Chiltern Society, White Hill Centre, White Hill, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 1AG
Tel: 01494 771250 e-mail: [email protected] www.chilternsociety.org.uk
Patron: The Earl Howe President: Michael Rush
Registered charity no.1085163. A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with registration no.4138448.
Thursday 18 September
Andrew Clark’s Barton le Clay Walk
Join the Chiltern Society’s chief walks designer, Andrew Clark for this
circular walk taking in the wonderful hills surrounding Barton le Clay.
Just over 6 miles, with a few steeper ascents and descents.
Meet and Park:
9.45am The Chequers, Sharpenhoe Road, Streatley, LU3 3PS. The
landlord has kindly given permission for walkers to use the car park,
and would be delighted to serve you refreshments!
Walk Leader:
Andrew Clark - 01494 783035/07935 875403
Sunday 21 September
North Chiltern Trail Stage 2 Lilley to Whitwell
The second in our series of Sunday walks along the North Chiltern
Trail, taking in the delightful undulating countryside around Great
Offley, Preston and Whitwell. Approximately 11 miles
Meet and Park:
9.45am Whitwell Recreation Ground, Broadway GR 183 210
Leader:
Carol Howe – 01442 249416
Sunday 21 September
A guided circular walk off the main North Chilterns Trail
A circular walk through Breachwood Green and King’s Walden taking
in a few gentle hills and some marvellous countryside. 7 miles. Late
lunch will be available at the Red Lion – menus will be circulated
before the walk starts.
Meet and Park:
Meet at 11am at the Red Lion at Preston, Nth Herts SG4 7UD.
Parking is available in the pub car park or in road on village square
facing the pub.
Leader:
John Briggs 02088 837440
Tuesday 23 September
Riding Taster Sessions – 11.00-15.00
An opportunity to try horse riding courtesy of the Sunshine Riding
School. The Chilterns offers an extensive network of Bridleways in
addition to the hundreds of miles of footpaths, and if you’ve ever
fancied trying out horse riding, now’s your chance to take a taster
session. Please contact the riding school directly on 01582 505040 to
book your place.
Meet and Park: Sunshine Riding School, Warden Hill Road, Luton LU2 7AE - 01582 505040
Chiltern Society, White Hill Centre, White Hill, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 1AG
Tel: 01494 771250 e-mail: [email protected] www.chilternsociety.org.uk
Patron: The Earl Howe President: Michael Rush
Registered charity no.1085163. A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with registration no.4138448.
Tuesday 23 September
Nordic Style – Nordic Walking Taster Event with Active Luton
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, Nordic walking is a fast
growing fitness activity for all that’s simple to learn and sociable.
Give it a try on these taster sessions!! Nordic poles are provided,
please see our website for more details.
Meet and park:
10.30am-12pm - 10.15am for a 10.30am start. The Chequers pub,
Sharpenhoe Road, Streatley, LU3 3PS.
Leader:
Matt Corden 07917 184596
Saturday 27 September
“Warden Hill - Landscape, Wildlife and People’’
Trevor Tween is a long-time supporter of the environment and is
currently Senior Landscape and Ecology office for Luton borough
council. His walk will take you on a fascinating journey through this
engaging landscape.
Meet and Park:
9.45am Car park at LU2 7AE at junction of Warden Hill road and
Links Way
Leader:
Trevor Tween
Sunday 28 September
North Chiltern Trail Stage 3 Whitwell to Great Offley
The North Chiltern Trail continues, this time working a way from
Whitwell northwards to Great Offley, and taking in some pleasant,
rolling countryside.
Meet and Park:
9.45am Great Offley roadside parking near the church GR 145 267
Leader:
TBC
Sunday 28 September
Pathfinder Map Reading Course
Warden Hills, Bedfordshire. 10.00-16.00.
Are your walking ambitions limited by a lack of confidence in using a
map to find the correct route? Our Pathfinder course is designed just
for you! Suitable for age 10 plus, this day course covers a range of
skills that will help you to navigate confidently around the
countryside. Learn about map scales, grid references, contours,
symbols and how to estimate the time it will take to do a walk. The
day also covers your access rights and useful tips on clothing and
equipment for the great outdoors.
You’ll need to wear walking boots or strong walking shoes, and bring
clothing suitable for the weather on the day along with
Chiltern Society, White Hill Centre, White Hill, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 1AG
Tel: 01494 771250 e-mail: [email protected] www.chilternsociety.org.uk
Patron: The Earl Howe President: Michael Rush
Registered charity no.1085163. A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with registration no.4138448.
wind/waterproofs, a packed lunch, and small rucksack along with any
personal first aid or other personal items you require. Please bring a
map of the area and a compass if you have one. Walk Type:
Easy/moderate, some hills and can be muddy. To Bring: Walking
boots, local 1:25000 OS Map, compass (if you have one), rucksack,
packed lunch and drink, clothing suitable for the weather on the day.
Meet and Park:
Leader:
Meet at the Sunshine Riding School, Warden Hill Road, Luton, LU7
7AE, follow sign for riding school at top of street. Free parking is
available
TBC
Monday 29 September
Nordic Style – Nordic Walking Taster Event with Active Luton
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, Nordic walking is a fast
growing fitness activity for all that’s simple to learn and sociable.
Give it a try on these taster sessions!! Nordic poles are provided,
please see our website for more details.
Meet and park:
10.30am-12.00pm - 10.15am for a 10.30am start. Car park at LU2
7AE at junction of Warden Hill Road and Links Way..
Leader:
Matt Corden: 07917 184596
Monday 29 September
Cycle Ride with the Chiltern Society’s Cycling Group
The ride will be a clockwise circumnavigation of Luton stopping for
lunch at the White Horse in Tea Green. Total distance about 37
miles and should return to the start before 3.00pm.
Meet and Park:
Meet in the car park by the Visitor Centre at the top of Dunstable
Downs at 9.45am ready to leave at 10.00am.
Leader:
Paul Greenough 01494 674766
Tuesday 30 September
A Whitwell Walk with John Rowe
A lovely walk from Whitwell towards Preston via Stagenhoe,
returning on the Chiltern Way via St Paul's Walden Lane End. Some
hills and about 6 miles.
Meet and Park:
Meet at the car park in Whitwell in Bradway, off Horn Hill (B651). GR
185 210
Leader:
John Rowe. Tel: 01442 862619.
Chiltern Society, White Hill Centre, White Hill, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 1AG
Tel: 01494 771250 e-mail: [email protected] www.chilternsociety.org.uk
Patron: The Earl Howe President: Michael Rush
Registered charity no.1085163. A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with registration no.4138448.
Wednesday 1 October
“Warden Hill - Landscape, Wildlife and People’’
Trevor Tween is a long-time supporter of the environment and is
currently Senior Landscape and Ecology office for Luton borough
council. His walk will take you on a fascinating journey through this
engaging landscape.
Meet and Park:
Car park at LU2 7AE at junction of Warden Hill road and Links Way
Leader:
Trevor Tween
Thursday 2 October
Riding Taster Sessions – 11.00-15.00
An opportunity to try horse riding courtesy of the Sunshine Riding
School. The Chilterns offers an extensive network of Bridleways in
addition to the hundreds of miles of footpaths, and if you’ve ever
fancied trying out horse riding, now’s your chance to take a taster
session. Please contact the riding school directly on 01582 505040 to
book your place.
Meet and Park:
Sunshine Riding School, Warden Hill Road, Luton LU2 7AE - 01582
505040
Thursday 2 October
Cycle Ride with the Chiltern Society’s Cycling Group
A circular ride of about 20 miles including Tea Green, Preston and
the outskirts of Hitchin, returning by 1.00pm for lunch.
Meet and Park:
Meet in the car park at the Green Man, Great Offley, SG5 3AR from
10.00am ready to leave at 10.30am.
Leader:
Iain Wallace 01494 716302
Friday 3 October
Nordic Style – Nordic Adventure Walk
A more adventurous and tougher Nordic Walk for those who have
some experience already, or walkers with good fitness levels who
want to give it a try. Enjoy a great workout and the fantastic scenery
around Barton-le-Clay. Give it a try on these taster sessions!! Nordic
poles are provided, please see our website for more details.
Meet and park:
10.00am-12.00pm – 9.45am for a 10.00am start. Barton le Clay Old
Road junction with B655 Hexton Road. GR 085 305.
Leader:
Matt Corden: 07917 184596
Chiltern Society, White Hill Centre, White Hill, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 1AG
Tel: 01494 771250 e-mail: [email protected] www.chilternsociety.org.uk
Patron: The Earl Howe President: Michael Rush
Registered charity no.1085163. A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with registration no.4138448.
Sunday 5 October
North Chiltern Trail Stage 4 Great Offley to Barton le Clay
The final stage of the North Chiltern Way, finishing with fantastic
views and pleasant walking across Sharpenhoe Clappers.
Meet and Park:
Barton le Clay Old Road junction with B655 Hexton Road.
GR 085 305
Leader:
TBC
Monday 6 October
Cycle Ride with the Chiltern Society’s Cycling Group
A circular ride of about 26 miles including Knebworth, Codicote and
Whitwell, returning by 1.00pm for lunch.
Meet and Park:
Meet in the car park at the Rusty Gun on the B656 just south of St
Ippolyts (map ref: TL 199253, post code SG4 7PG) at 9.30am in time
to order lunch and be ready to leave at 10.30am.
Leader:
Jeremy Buckman 01442 863558
Note: Many of the events are suitable for families & children, full details of all our events
and activities, including details of where to meet, what to bring, duration, walk length etc
are available on the website http://www.chilternsociety.org.uk/activ-events.php
Dogs are generally welcome, please contact the event leader for confirmation.
Chiltern Society, White Hill Centre, White Hill, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 1AG
Tel: 01494 771250 e-mail: [email protected] www.chilternsociety.org.uk
Patron: The Earl Howe President: Michael Rush
Registered charity no.1085163. A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with registration no.4138448.