Chiltern Young Walkers

CYW are hanging up the hiking boots for the evening!

Calling all hikers, nature enthusiasts, and lovers of adventure! If you crave the thrill of the trail and the tranquility of the great outdoors, you’re in the right place. Join us as we embark on literary journeys that celebrate the spirit of hiking and the beauty of nature.

What to Expect:
Each month, we'll post the featured book for our upcoming meeting right here. You can read it at your own pace or listen to the audiobook while on the move. Come to the meeting ready to dive into a lively discussion!

Our Current Read:
Lace up your boots and get ready to be inspired!
This month, we’re delving into You Are Here by David Nicholls, a heartwarming and humorous tale of second chances. Follow Marnie and Michael, two strangers embarking on a coast-to-coast walk across the UK, as they navigate the ups and downs of life, love, and friendship. It's a moving story of self-discovery and connection that will leave you inspired.

We are delighted to announce that The Metro Lounge in Amersham has kindly agreed to host our meetings. To show our appreciation, we kindly ask that you purchase at least one drink while attending the event.

For those looking for more, you'll be happy to hear that our meeting coincides with Tapas Tuesday! Please see the menu below for more information.
https://thelounges.co.uk/metro/

Our meetings are limited to 15 participants. If you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP to allow someone else the opportunity to join.

So please join us for an evening of lively conversation, shared adventures, and a renewed appreciation for the trails that await us. Happy hiking and happy reading!

Join the CYW for a casual Friday night games night social at Tabletop Republic in High Wycombe.

Bring your favourite board game and we'll spend a few hours trying not to get tooooo competitive. We can also borrow games from the extensive game library at Tabletop Republic if we run out of our own to play as well!

Please note that this is limited to 14 people, please only book a space if you are sure you'll come and update if anything changes that means you can't come any longer.

Its £5 per person, pay on arrival at the front desk. You can bring food in from elsewhere as they have indefinitely shut down the kitchen but we ask that you don't bring your own drinks and purchase them from the bar to support this independent business instead.

They also currently have a deal running where the £5 includes a free drink, see photos for more details!

Distance: 16.1km / 10.0mi Moderate circular walk (Ascent: 400m / 1312ft)
Led by: Jonathan
Start time: 10:45 am
Estimated finish time: 16:15 pm

A 10-mile circular walk through the rolling hills of the Chilterns around West Wycombe, featuring farmland, ancient woodland, a few steep climbs, and several cheekily named bottoms along the way!

No sooner does the walk begin, and we’re climbing the first steep hill of the day up to the Dashwood Mausoleum. The Mausoleum was built in 1765 on the site of an Iron Age Hill Fort and stands on top of West Wycombe Hill next to the Church of St Lawrence.

Once at the top, (and after catching our breath and admiring the views) we head along the top of a ridge through Hearnton Woods. After descending steeply through woodland and fields, we soon start climbing up the other side of the valley towards the village of Piddington. We pass through Jane’s Wood, along Piddington Lane, eventually reaching Wheeler Common. It’s then through farmland and more woodland tracks to Studley Green.

After passing through Beacon’s Bottom we enter Bottom Wood. This 11.5 hectare ancient woodland dates back to before 1600 and is home to over 700 different species of plants and animals. As I found during the recce, it is also home to quite a lot of mud! If lucky we may also see the last few bluebells of the season. We will pause for lunch in Plomers Bottom, and if there’s space in the garden and the weather is kind, hopefully stop for a quick drink at the Dashwood Roadhouse in Piddington.

After a few more ups and downs we return to West Wycombe and the car park. The cafe should still be open for anyone wishing to enjoy some further refreshments.

Parking is available in the West Wycombe Garden Centre car park (charges apply). The Walled Garden cafe is open from 9:30 for anyone who wishes to grab a drink or snack before we head off. Alternatively there is the option of free parking in the National Trust car park at the top of West Wycombe Hill - however you will need to allow plenty of time to walk down the hill to the start point.