Long walks

Sunday 24th April 2016 - (WALK CANCELLED) North Chilterns (Distance: 10 miles. Ascent/descent: 475m.)
Start at Whiteleaf Hill car park.
Grid reference: SP 823 035. Explorer 181. Sat. nav. : W: 0.8090; N: 51.7249.
A hilly walk in the north Chilterns to Dunsmore, Coombe Hill and Lower Cadsden. Extensive views.
Leader: Peter

Sunday 29th May 2016 Cowleaze Wood (Distance: 8.9 miles. Time: 4h 45m. Ascent/descent 344m. 1130ft.)
Cowleaze Wood car park.
Grid reference: SU 725 955. Explorer 171. Sat. nav. : W: 0.9531; N: 51.6541
Chiltern Hills - some ups and downs!
Leader: Paul

Sunday 26th June 2016 Surrey Hills (Distance: 8.9 miles. Ascent/descent: 430m./1410ft. Time 5 hours 14 minutes)
Holmbury Hill car park.
Grid reference: TQ 084 444. Explorer 145 & 146. Sat. Nav. : W 0.4506; N 51.1888. Post code (near): GU5 9RR
A walk in the greensand hills via Pitch Hill, Ewhurst windmill, Peaslake and Holmbury Hill,
Leader: Peter
17 walkers

Sunday 31st July 2016 South Chilterns (Distance: 10.4 miles. Time: 5 hours 30 minutes. Ascent/descent 342m. 1122ft.)
Russell's Water Common.
Grid reference: SU 718 887. Explorer 171. Sat. nav. : W: 0.9649; N: 51.5922.
Chiltern Hills, Nettlebed, Nuffield and Cookley Green
Leader: David

Sunday 28th August 2016 East Berkshire (Distance: 11 miles. Time: 5 hours 20 minutes. Ascent/descent: 236m. - 775ft.)
Pinkneys Drive car park.
Grid reference: SU 854 815 Explorer 172. Sat nav. : W 0.7695; N 51.5258
Burchetts Green, Ashley Hill, Temple Golf Club
Leader: Richard

Sunday 25th September 2016 Pangbourne (Distance: about 10 miles. Time: about 5 hours)
Pangbourne Village car park. Driving time: 36 minutes
Grid reference: SU 634 765. Explorer 171. Sat. nav.: W 1.0883; N 51.4841.
A circular walk via Nuney Green. Woods, hills and possibly cherries.
Leader: Roger
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These circular walks are intended for regular walkers who are physically fit and able to walk the distances shown. Be prepared for steep hills, rough terrain and mud. Stout walking boots and protective clothing are essential. All participants walk entirely at their own risk. Just turn up and bring a packed lunch. Some of the car parks have limited space, so please share cars whenever possible. Start times vary.
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Sunday 30th October 2016 - 10.00am - Greys Court and Shepherds Green
Waitrose car park, Henley
Grid reference: SU 759 828. Explorer 171. Sat. nav. : W 0.9064: N 51.5388. Post code RG9 2DW
A loop west of Henley including Shepherds Green and the Chiltern Way
Leader: Paul
Distance: 9.1 miles. Time: 4 hours 45 minutes. Ascent/descent 189m. 629ft. A good turnout on a dull day. 37 walkers

Sunday 27th November 2016 - 10.00am - Hambleden and Turville
Hambleden car park (Stag and Huntsman).
Grid reference: SU 784 865. Explorer 171. Sat. nav. : W: 0.8688; N: 51.5722
Chiltern hills via Pheasant's Hill, Frieth, Fingest and Turville
Leader: Peter
Distance 10.5 miles. Ascent/descent 344m. 1228ft. Time 5 hours 30 minutes

Thursday 29th December 2016 - 10.30am - Windsor Great Park
Distance: 9.3 miles. Ascent/descent 151m. (495ft.) Time 4 hours 41 minutes
Cranbourne Gate car park.
Grid reference: SU 947 728. Explorer 160. Sat. nav.: W 0.6381 N 51.4461.
A walk in the park on mainly firm paths but with about 1 mile of smooth track
Leader: Peter (mobile phone 07802 247642)
A perfect day for walking, crisp and cold but sunny all day. 43 walkers

Sunday 29th January 2017 - 10.00am - Stonor Park and Fawley (Distance: 10 miles. Time: 5½ hours)
Mill End car park.
Grid reference: SU 785 855. Explorer 171. Sat. nav. : W: 0.8686; N: 51.5627.
Woodkands and Chiltern Hills
Leader: Roger

Sunday 26th February 2017 - 10.30am - South Chilterns ( Distance 9.9 miles. Ascent/descent 368m. (1207ft.) Time 5 hours )
Russell's Water Common.
Grid ref SU 718 887. Explorer 171. Sat nav.: W 0.9649; N 51.5922
A hilly walk via Swyncombe - great views and snowdrops
Leader: David
A cold, windy but dry day. 30 walkers

Sunday 26th March 2017 - 10.30am - Bourne End (Distance: 10-11 miles. Time 5 hours)
Public car park in Wakeman Road, Bourne End. Driving time: 35 min. Getting there
Grid reference: SU 894 875. Explorer 172. Sat nav. : W 0.7109 N 51.5796
Wooburn, Hedsor, Cookham, Winter Hill
Leader: Richard (mobile phone 07938 573160)
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Maps: Ordnance Survey Explorer 1:25000
Sat. nav. co-ordinates: Degrees and decimals.
Driving times: from Woodley, per AA route planner. Further location details will be published on www.healthwalks.org.uk before each walk.