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Walks for 2025

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Sunday 13th April 2025 - 11:00am.  6 miles.
Aldenham and Colne Valley.

Meeting point:  St John The Baptist Church, Church Lane, Aldenham.  A postcode nearby is WD25 8BE.
Bring a picnic
Leader:  David Bearfield
Walk towards Bricket Wood and on to Munden and returning along the River Colne.


Sunday 27th April 2025 - 2:00pm.  4 miles.

Bluebells in Whippendell Wood.
Meeting point:  Whippendell Wood Car Park, Grove Mill Lane, Chandler's Cross.  A postcode nearby is WD3 4NA.
No picnic
Leader:  David Bearfield
Enjoy the sight and smell of the bluebells in spring.


Sunday 18th May 2025 - 10:30am. 6.5 miles.
Regent's Canal, Primrose Hill and Regent's Park Linear Walk

Meeting point: Warwick Avenue Underground Station, Zone 2 on the Bakerloo Line. A postcode nearby is W9 2PT.
Bring a picnic
Leader: Peter Goldstone

Dander along the Regent's Canal past Little Venice to Primrose Hill and Regent's Park past boating lakes and super display of exotic birds including Egyptian Geese and onwards to St Mary's gorgeous gardens with a large array of unusual plants and beautiful roses.


Sunday 8th June 2025 - 10:30am.  9.5 miles.
Chiltern Five Villages
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Meeting point:  All Saints Church, Coleshill.  A postcode nearby is HP7 0LN.
Bring a picnic
Leader:  Alan Guthrie-Jones
A walk across fields, through ancient  woodland and along lanes taking in one town (Old Amersham) and four quintessentially English villages with ancient churches, manor houses and smashing views along the way. It's not a strenuous walk with one steepish hill to negotiate towards the end. It shouldn't be muddy but come  equipped! We will have a picnic at Little Missenden about half way around. Don't be put off by the length of walk as this is one of the best Chiltern walks around!


Saturday 21st June 2025 - 7:00pm.  3 miles.
Summer Solstice Walk.

Meeting point:  Where Finch Lane meets Homefield Road, Bushey.  A postcode nearby is WD23 3AL.
No picnic
Leader:  David Bearfield
Celebrate the solstice with an evening walk.


Friday 4th July 2025 - 10:45 for 11:00am.  5 miles.
Bushey Heath to Harrow Weald Common, Bentley Priory Nature Reserve and Stanmore Common.

Meeting point:  The Rutts car park, High Road, Bushey Heath. Parking charges apply.  A postcode nearby is WD23 1JA.
Bring a picnic
Leader:  David Bearfield
Walk through woodland, see the lake in Bentley Priory and walk along ancient paths.

Sunday 6th July 2025 - 10:45 for 11:00am.  5 miles.
Bushey Festival Walk.

Meeting point:  Bushey Country Club Car Park, near the drive-in entrance, High Street, Bushey.  A postcode nearby is WD23 1TT.
Bring a picnic
Leader:  David Bearfield
Explore the new Bushey Open Space and enter Attenborough Fields and Merryhill.


Sunday 20th July 2025 - 11:00am.  6 miles.
Aquadrome Three Rivers and Grand Union Canal Walk.

Meeting point:  The Café in the Park, The Aquadrome, Frogmoor Lane, Rickmansworth.  A postcode nearby is WD3 1NB.
Bring a picnic or food available at the Café in the Park
Leader:  Peter Goldstone
Walk with possible canal cruise from Batchworth lock - more details to follow.


Sunday 10th August 2025 - 10:00am.  6 miles.
Chess Valley Walk.

Meeting point:  Chorleywood Common Car Park, Gilliat's Green, Common Road, Chorleywood.  A postcode nearby is WD3 5LN.
Bring a picnic
Leader:  Yvonne Riley
Explore the picturesque Chess Valley, the pretty village of Chenies with its Tudor manor house, 15th century church and village green and finally Chorleywood Common.


Sunday 14th September 2025 - 10:30am.  4.5 miles.

Radlett Countryside.
Meeting point:  Car park at Tabard Rugby Club, off Watling Street, at Cobden Hill, Radlett.  A postcode nearby is WD7 7JN.
No picnic
Leader:  Malcolm Curzon
A circular walk through the varied countryside surrounding Radlett with some beautiful views and passing the Woodhall Stud Farm


Sunday 12th October 2025 - 10:30am.  4 miles.
Ver Valley Walk 8: The Confluence.

Meeting point:  Riverside Way Car Park, off Drop Lane, Colney Street.  A postcode nearby is AL2 3TX.
No picnic
Leader:  Yvonne Riley
This is a circular walk around the lakes in Frogmore pits and along the Ver-Colne Valley Walk to the confluence of the Ver and the Colne rivers.


Sunday 23rd November 2025 - 10:30am.  5 miles.

(Please note change of date from original listing)

Parks and Urban Alleyways of Bushey.
Meeting point:  The Rutts car park, High Road, Bushey Heath. Parking is free on Sundays.  A postcode nearby is WD23 1JA.
Bring a picnic
Leader:  Yvonne Riley
A walk through some of the lesser known parks of Bushey.


Sunday 14th December 2025 - 10:30am.  4.5 miles.
Kings Langley Circular Walk.

Meeting point:  Langley Hill Car Park, 2 Langley Hill, Kings Langley.  A postcode nearby is WD4 9HD.
Bring a picnic
Leader:  Yvonne Riley
A walk through woods passing Shendish Manor Hotel and Golf Course and along the Grand Union Canal


Thursday 1st January 2026 - 10:30am.  4 miles.
Three Parks of Bushey.

Meeting point:  Where Finch Lane meets Homefield Road, Bushey.  A postcode nearby is WD23 3AL.
No picnic
Leader:  Yvonne Riley
A circular walk passing through The Moatfield, Bushey Rose Garden and King George Recreation Ground.  Complimenteary mince pies and mulled wine will be served.

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Wednesday 1st January 2025 - 11:00am.  5 miles.
Bushey Heath to Harrow Weald Common, Bentley Priory Open Space and Stanmore
Common.

Meeting point:  The Rutts car park, High Road, Bushey Heath. Parking is free on Sundays.  A postcode nearby is WD23 1JA.
Bring a picnic
Leader:  David Bearfield
Blow those cobwebs off on our New Year's Day walk.  Complimentary mince pies and complementary mulled wine will be served.


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Sunday 12th January 2025 - 10:00am.  4 miles.
Leavesden Country Park.

Meeting point:  Leavesden Country Park Car Park, College Road.  A postcode nearby is WD5 0NX.
No picnic
Leader:  Yvonne Riley
A circular walk around Leavesden Country Park with a visit to the Horse field and East Lane Cemetery. We will also explore the heritage trail.


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Sunday 9th February 2025 - 11:00am.  4.5 miles.
Tykes Water and Beyond.

Meeting point:  Aberford Park Community Centre.  Parking is available outside the community centre at no charge, or the Brook Road Car Park where charges apply.  A postcode nearby is WD6 1EH.
Bring a picnic
Leader:  Yvonne Riley
A circular walk exploring the greenspaces along the Tykes Water Brook through Borehamwood and providing sweeping views across the town and out to Elstree.

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Sunday 9th March 2025 - 10:00am.  6 miles.
Teddy's Trail: a Linear Walk from Bushey to Borehamwood.

Meeting point:  Where Finch Lane meets Homefield Road, Bushey.  A postcode nearby is WD23 3AL.
Bring a picnic
Leader:  Yvonne Riley
One of 18 country walks inspired by Teddy, a fox terrier.  We will go via Letchmore Heath ending at Elstree and Borehamwood Station where we will catch the 306 bus back to The Avenue.


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