Chess Valley

Amersham & District Group

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Overview

Walk starts at Chesham Station and follows the Chess valley down to Latimer and then on to Chenies. It then crosses the M25 and enters Rickmanswoth, finishing at the Underground station.

Sunday, 14 September 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

This is a linear walk to Rickmansworth. Trains are available back to the start at Chesham.

Please bring a packed lunch

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SP 96066 01589
Nearest postcode:: HP5 1ED
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Car parking is available in Chesham and Rickmansworth. The 9.25 train from Rickmansworth will get to Chesham about 9.50.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 05721 94591
Nearest postcode:: WD3 1QY
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Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Join now for just £3.58 per month