We are the Chiltern Young Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Are you ready to explore the breathtaking beauty of the Chilterns? Join us as we walk the Chiltern Way in stages, discovering picturesque landscapes, charming villages, and hidden gems along the way. This long-distance trail, covering approximately 177 miles, offers a perfect mix of rolling hills, wooded paths, and open fields. From historical landmarks to cozy pubs, each stage of the Chiltern Way promises new discoveries and delightful experiences.
Section 3 kicks off at Marlow Bottom and heads southwest through peaceful woodlands and open countryside to Maidensgrove
Since this is a linear walk, we will need to coordinate transport to ensure everyone can get back to the starting point. If you are driving, please meet at Maidensgrove Common by 10am. We will then carpool to Marlow Bottom for the start of the walk, which will be around 10:30am to 10:40am. If you are meeting at Marlow Bottom please let us know in the comments so we can account for you in the car pool. After completing the walk, the cars left at Maidensgrove will ferry people back to Marlow Bottom. If you joined us for earlier sections or for the Ridgeway or Shakespeare's Way, this routine will be familiar.
This 15-mile section has a mix of flat and rolling hills so sturdy walking boots are strongly advised.
Dogs are more than welcome but must be kept on lead at all times for the comfort of the group.
Hopefully the lovely weather we currently have will continue so please bring plenty of water, a packed lunch and Suncream.
When you reach the end there will be an option to have a well earned drink and toast to the fact there will only be 135 miles remaining!
We're on Instagram? Follow us at @ChilternYoungWalkers to see pictures from our walks!
Become a full member: CYW are part of the Ramblers and you may try up to three walks free. When you decide to continue walking with us, please join the Ramblers via 'Join the Ramblers'
Let us you're coming: Sign up for the free Meetup app and if you'd like to tell us you're coming via the CYW Meetup page. If you sign up and later find out you cannot attend please change your RSVP on Meetup so we don't wait for you.
Meet at Maidensgrove common there is free parking along the common use below link for the start point 51.5927052, -0.9635631 Near Maidensgrove, Henley-on-Thames RG9 6EX Carpool to Marlow Bottom for our walk start point. SL7 3PH Marlow Botttom streets, please park considerately avoiding the school.
This is a linear walk which requires car sharing. Please go to the meeting point at Maidensgrove common where we will carpool to Marlow Bottom for our walk start point. SL7 3PH Marlow Bottom streets, please park considerately avoiding the school.
After completing the walk, some of the cars left at Maidensgrove will ferry people back to Marlow Bottom
