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)
• 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
Ink, pens and paintbrushes; writing history at Hughenden
Our new exhibition at Hughenden Manor, will look at the long and impactful use of pens and paintbrushes at Hughenden from Disraeli's influence to the significant work of World War II mapmakers.
Free guided walk of Woodcock Woods
Are you looking to get outdoors, meet new people and improve your health and wellbeing? Join this free friendly 1-1.5 mile led walk through Chiltern farmland, parkland and woodland.
Meet the Beekeepers
Discover what goes on in the apiary and learn about the life of the honey bee. Find out why bees are important in the garden, park and woodland at Hughenden and how you can create your own bee friendly spaces.
Summer of Play
Discover a summer jam-packed with fun here at Hughenden from Thursday 24 July to Sunday 7 September. Normal admission charges apply.