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Watford & Three Rivers Group

We are the Watford & Three Rivers Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

This walks follows the entire length of the Chess Valley, starting at its source in Chesham. We will follow the valley around mills, Latimer, watercress beds, the Royal Masonic School and then complete our journey at Rickmansworth, where the River Chess meets the River Colne. The path is well used and generally clear but please be mindful that it can be flooded and/or muddy in places if there has been a lot of rain. There may be the opportunity for a quick pub stop at Church End early afternoon but please bring a packed lunch. Meet at the ticket office at Chesham station which is on the Metropolitan Line. There is a large car park at the station.

This walk has two leaders, Becky and Lorraine, and they have set a limit of 25 walkers and require you to book. To book a place on the walk please text Becky on 07905 705190 giving your name and mobile phone number. If your plans change please let Becky know in case there is a waiting list. Your details will be used solely for the purpose of the walk and will then be destroyed.

Saturday, 14 October 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 96069 01633
Nearest postcode:
HP5 1DH
what3words:
zeal.images.statue
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet by the ticket office in Chesham station.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 05713 94608
Nearest postcode:
WD3 1QY
what3words:
ripe.dairy.spill
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

The walk will finish at Rickmansworth station.

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