Date
Sunday 12 April
Organiser
Brian G
Cost
Free to members, £10 supplement for attendees from Meetup
Activity
Our 90th anniversary walk takes in one of the most historic parts of the Chiltern Hills. The route takes in several places which featured in the group's history. This is a 10-mile circular walk starting from Beaconsfield village. We will walk east through the rolling wooded hills of south Chilterns AONB. We will then explore the Quaker village of Jordans. We can visit the grounds of the manor and the historic buildings (home of William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania). As part of the anniversary celebration the manager of Jordans Youth Hostel will welcome us into the historic hostel. Our group have helped to maintain the hostel for decades and many former members have volunteered at this hostel. We will have our packed lunch in the grounds with tea provided by the manager. Hopefully some former members can indicate their craftsmanship within the hostel. We then proceed north via the Misbourne valley to the unspoilt village of Chalfont St Giles. Many group walks have stopped at this scenic village. We pass the Milton House (home of John Milton of 'Paradise Lost' fame) before returning to the start. Shortcut option: walkers can shorten walk to 7 miles by ending at Seer Green Station (1 stop before Beaconsfield).
Refreshments
Lunch at Jordans Youth Hostel. Please bring packed lunch. Tea shops and pubs at end of walk.
Travel
Chiltern Railways to Beaconsfield from Marylebone. Service stops at Northolt Park and West Ruislip. Free parking near start in nearby streets.
Start
10:00am prompt at Beaconsfield Station, postcode HP9 2PJ
Finish
Around 5:00pm at start point
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