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Chiltern Young Walkers Group

We are the Chiltern Young Walkers. 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

Please note that this walk is part of a weekend away. If you would like to join and are not otherwise attending the weekend away please contact Beth on 07956242703 to check if this is possible BEFORE turning up. Exact timing details may change on the day.

Walk start time: 09:00 (est finish time: 16:00)

Distance: 14 miles (22.5 km)

Difficulty: Strenuous (Ascent: 2,963ft/902m)

Walk Leader: Dan

Still got some energy left? Dan will be leading those who want a more adventurous option on the Saturday on a glorious hike taking in the Higher Shelf Stones, B29 Superfortress crash site, Lower Shelf Stones, Shelf Brook, views to Kinder Scout and Ashop Clough

More details on the route here: https://peakdistrictwalks.net/snake-woodlands-higher-shelf-stones-long-walk/

If you would prefer a gentler option, check out the shorter route on the same day.

For those tackling this fantastic route, plenty of water (at least 2l), plenty of food, sturdy walking boots and sensible clothing for the weather are an absolute must. 

Sunday, 7 September 2025
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
22.5km / 14.0mi
Ascent:
903.1m / 2963ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 10934 91443
Nearest postcode:
S33 0AB
what3words:
wording.community.spreading
Start time:
9:00 am

Exact parking will be discussed in the WhatsApp Community over the weekend.

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