Wycombe District Ramblers

Chilterns Walk from Ibstone

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Date : Wednesday 8th July 2026, Distance 6.5miles, Leader: Alan Marsh

Eleven of us started from Ibstone Common on a very warm and sunny day and joined the Chiltern Way to see some stunning countryside views across the Wormsley Estate. Then a steep uphill path to Northend and left at the cross paths in Fire Wood to go past Turville Park Farm with its new calves. A shady spot under a big oak tree for our banana spot then steeply up to St Saviours stopping on the way to admire the view over the Stonor Estate. Across Turville Heath to an old sunken track and across Holloway Lane to the path going back to Ibstone via Hellcorner Farm.
Lovely wild flowers, trees and glorious big views which together with good company made for a very enjoyable walk . Many thanks to all those who came on the walk. .

 

Chiltern charm

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Date: Saturday 27 June 2026. Distance: 6 miles. Leader: Angela Vasylenko
 
Nearing the end of the Heatwave now so 5 entrepid ramblers set off from Cadmore End on a hilly but well wooded walk.   Up and over Hanger Wood and down into Fingest with great views across the valley.  Then, onto Turville where hollyhocks gave us great displays.  We then traversed upwards to walk along the side of the valley all the way to Ibstone church where we had our banana break. We continued west in woodland, then turned right to cross the road to descend into the next valley, going over a very classic 3-step stile. Walking on the flat in shade for a while then across a field to our final gate, only to find it blocked by branches.  Alan got over a gate further along, so what with pulling, pushing, and falling (me) we managed to clear a way through. The main trunk of the enormous tree was completely across the road, blocking it. (Note: I did recce this walk 10 days ago, so guess the tree fell down during that terrific storm we had overnight earlier this week).  Onwards and upwards through the wood, now rather hot, to the breezy ridge taking us back to Cadmore.  Enjoyed by all, but 6 or so miles was enough!

Loping from Lane End

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Date: Sunday 14th June 2026. Distance: 6 miles. Leader: Angela Vasylenko
 
10 of us set off from Lane End village car park in perfect walking weather - sunny skies and a gentle breeze. First through Finings Wood, then  fields and a track down to Colin Kennedy's gate.  Crossing the road, we then walked up through Moussell's Wood to the top at Little Frieth..  We took the path inbetween 2 cottages to reach wonderful views of the Hambleden valley.  Onto the large wild flower meadow at the edge of Frieth where we enjoyed the blanket of white daisies and more views.  Into the woods again, ooccasionally having to navigate around (or over/.under) fallen tree trucks to reach our banana break, where some cut logs were ideally situated for seating (good view again).  Up the chalky path and along a track to reach the road near Parmoor, then along and across more fields to Moor Common.  This is a bog area and was covered in buttercups, but with orchids appearing inbetween (Common Spotted, Pyramid and Marsh). Just another half-mile and we were back at the car park. A great way to spend a Sunday morning.

Circular walk

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Date: Saturday 6th June 2026, Distance: 5.5 miles, Leader: Norma Fazey

Starting at Spade Oak car park near Bourne End, 5 of us enjoyed a mostly flat 5+ mile walk  in lovely sunshine, after an initial short shower,  and lovely views from below Winter Hill. Sonia managed to take a selfie photo.  The Famous 5 above Cock Marsh. It was on Cock Marsh where Enid Blyton based her stories when she lived in Coldmoorhome lane .

Hills and vales to Hambleden

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Date: Sunday 31st May 2026.  Distance: 7 miles.  Leader: Angela Vayslenko
 
Just 5 of us this morning, enjoying a walk in very pleasant warm weather with a gentle breeze and occasional sunshine. A welcome change from the great heat we've been having.  We started from Pullingshill Wood.  I'd added a section to the start, to go and see Monks Corner, so after a bit of a "meander" we found it.  Monks Corner and Jerome Cottage, build early 20th century and lived in by Jerome K Jerome ("3 men in a boat").  The buildings have marvellous frieze panels and roundels of painted terracotta all around. Originally build for Conrad Dressler, sculptor and producer of Medmenham Ware. Then on through part of Marlow Common North nature reserve before starting the main walk.  Down the hill and up again, past the beautifully carved wooden owls.  On to Lower Woodend, past Woodend Farm then down and up again to Hutton's Farm.  We enjoyed views of the valley then down through woods, stopping at ideally-placed tree stumps for our banana break. On through the village of Hambleden, then a steep climb up and along to Rotten Row (with it's rather "unloved" duck pond).  We then went down again into Homefield Wood to visit the BBOWT nature reserve there.  One of only 3 sites in the UK where the Military Orchid can be found.  There were not that many, but good to see.  Finally we climbed back up to our cars.  I was reliable informed at the end that the walk was actually 7.5 miles, with 1,000 ft ascent - yes, it was quite hilly - and enjoyed by everyone.

Cadmore End and Villages

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Date: Wednesday 27th May 2026. Distance :  6.74 miles. Leader: Alan Marsh

Seven of us walked on a lovely warm summer’s day - temperature in the mid twenties - but with much woodland shade and water stops and not walking so fast everyone completed the walk well. We walked from Cadmore End down and up to Ibstone House and on the way were lucky enough to see in two locations a large herd of deer in and then running across a field. Then to Ibstone church for a water stop by the one thousand year old yew tree. Down and up again into Idlecombe Wood and then we came out on the bridleway from Turville Court to one of the best views in the Chilterns with the vista above the Turville valley with fields covered in buttercups. Down to the picturesque village of Turville and along to Fingest church and then around Hanger Wood back to the church of St Mary Le Moor at Cadmore End.   A very enjoyable walk with several hills providing outstanding views and with good company.

 

Ice cream at Ray Mill Island

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Date: Wednesday 20th May 2026.  Distance: 5.8 miles.  Leader:  Shelagh Wells.

Despite a  forecast of showers, we were a group of 17 happy Ramblers, and any rain stayed away all morning.
Our route started at the NT car park at Cookham Moor, through Cookham to Cliveden Reach, along the river to Boulters Lock and Ray Mill Island, where we enjoyed ice-creams & coffees from the cafe.
Along the way we had views of the Cliveden Estate, one-time home to Waldorf and Nancy Astor, and now better known for its more infamous connection with the Profumo Affair. We then walked past Battlemead, previously part of White Place Farm, but now a designated Wildlife and Wetlands Reserve. Further along we viewed the former home of Richard Dimbleby CBE, across the water on Boulters Island, bearing an historic blue plaque, and also passed several elegant riverside properties.  On route we were treated to the sight of a family of geese with a brood of goslings, and also a swan with her cygnets on Ray Mill Island - Aaahh!
Leaving the island we headed into the residential Maidenhead North Town, onto Greenway West, which forms a waterside corridor from Cookham through the centre of Maidenhead to Bray.  Our walk took us alongside farmland, with a view of Cliveden House perched high above the River Thames, past Strand Water, riding stables and back to Cookham Rise and the carpark.  It was a lovely walk, with pleasant company.

 

Route with a view

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Date: Saturday 16th May 2026. Distance: 5.5 miles. Leader: Angela Vasylenko
 
9 of us met at Southend Common (1.25 miles NE of Stonor and not the easiest place to get to!).  Weather was cloudy and cool, but it didn't rain and occasionally the sun came out to warm us up.  We went down Shakespeare's Way through the woods with many rhododendrons in full bloom. We followed the long path through Stonor Park to the road, then a level track to the steep uphill for a panoramic view.  Arriving at Turville Heath Barn most of us partook of hot refreshments (our "banana Break") before setting off again.  We walked past Turville Grange then further on past Turville Court to descent to the edge of Turville (more great views).  Then the ascent on the Chiltern Way, to finally reach Southend again. A pleasant morning's walk in good company.
  1. Bradenham to Lacey Green
  2. Bluebells from Hazlemere
  3. River and countryside walk
  4. Maidensgrove Chilterns Circular with Bluebells
  5. Bradenham to West Wycombe
  6. Cowslip walk
  7. New gate for John Esslemont
  8. Pinkney North Circular
  9. Cadmore End Up and Down
  10. Well End Wander
  11. Naphill Circular
  12. Wooburn Wander
  13. Bledlow Village to Routs Green
  14. Piddington Loop
  15. Lacey Green to Bradenham
  16. Snowdrop tea at Radnage
  17. Lane End Loop
  18. Hurley circuit
  19. Chilterns Walk from Bledlow
  20. Marlow and Mundaydean

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