Walking Group

Finding Inspiration in Every Step

The walking group meets monthly March to November inclusive.
The group includes members, wives, partners and friends - the invitation to join in is extended to all.

Walks tend to be on the shorter side, up to 3 miles, to allow as many walkers as possible to join in. Walks finish at or near a pub so the walkers can enjoy lunch together. The lunch is open to all, walkers or not.

Next Walk

Tuesday 14th April

The Tuesday 14th April walk and will be a little different from usual format. We will meet at the Le De Spencers Arms on Downley Common and walk to Disraeli’s home, Hughenden Manor (National Trust), where we will have a 30 minute pause. This will provide an opportunity to walk around the Walled Garden, explore the grounds of the Manor, or even sit in the café for coffee and cake! Anyone wishing to briefly enter the Manor itself would need to present a National Trust membership card or pay the entrance fee (£18). We will then follow a different route back to the pub for our lunch.

The route there and back is 2½ miles in total, through woodland and open countryside. It is described as easy-going though both legs involve a steady climb, with a short steep section of about 30 yards just before reaching the Manor. We can take these slopes as slowly as we wish.

Further details are available from Jonathan Adams. If you would like to join the walk and/or come along for lunch afterwards please let him know by Thursday 9th April.

Organisers Needed!

Volunteers for each month from June through to when our season ends in November are required. Please let Jonathan Adams know if you would be willing to help.

March 2026

First walk of 2026

We were blessed with glorious weather and good conditions underfoot for our first walk of the season on Wednesday 18 March around Black Park Country Park.

Black Park originated as heathland and was developed into a deer park before being purchased in 1738 by the 3rd Duke of Marlborough who expanded it as a detached hunting park for the Langley Estate. Its name derives from the dark, dense shade cast by the large number of fir and pine trees planted throughout the woodland.

A group of 10 of us set out on a gentle 2½ mile stroll around the Park before returning to our cars for the short drive to the Stag at Wexham Street where we enjoyed a hearty meal and friendly service.

November 25

Fourteen intrepid walkers set off on a crisp morning from the Half Moon in Wilstone, determined to conquer the mighty challenge of a two-mile expedition. Yes, two whole miles. Some even brought snacks.

The route was a scenic masterpiece: flat fields, gates and a canal towpath. Spirits were high, knees were creaky, and someone swore they saw a heron—or possibly a Waitrose bag in the wind.

After successfully navigating the treacherous terrain we returned triumphantly to the Half Moon pub, where warmth, chairs, and indoor plumbing awaited. There, we were joined by six more members who had wisely skipped the walking bit and gone straight to the menu. Heroes come in many forms.

We toasted Tim Phillips on reaching anothr milestone bithday. Tales of the epic journey were told with increasing exaggeration. A fine outing proving a fitting end to this year's walking season.

Our thanks go to Johnathan Adams for leading us throughout the season and on this final walk of the year.

October 2025

Unfortunately the October walk from the Hampden was cancelled due to heavy rain. Nevertheless 17 members and their partners arrived in time for a convivial lunch in good company

September 2025.

Chosen and led by David Turner, the September outing was an excellent walk around The Lee. Fifteen of us set out on a 2-mile route taking in woodland paths, open farmland and country lanes before we returned for an appetising lunch at the impressively revitalised Cock & Rabbit, where we were delighted to be joined by another two members of the Group who had not walked with us.

Walking group outing to College Lake, Tring, August 2025

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