Thame & District

Walks - Day (about 9 miles)

The Group normally meets at the Scout Hut on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 9.30 am, but please let the leader know in advance if you will be joining the walk and also if you intend to drive direct to the starting point).

The Group has plenty of room and would welcome new members.

For more information please contact Daniele Manktelow (Group Leader).

2024 Walks Leader
23 January
27 February
26 March
23 April
28 May
25 June
23 July
27 August
24 September
22 October
26 November


2023 Walks Leader
24 January 8 mile circular walk from Watlington NT Car Park at the top of Watlington Hill. Daniele Manktelow
28 February 8 mile circular walk from Ashridge’s National Trust Visitor's Centre. The walk is to Ivinghoe Beacon, returning along the Ridgeway via Steps Hill and Pitstone Hill. Michael & Bridget Weeks
28 March An undulating 8.5 mile walk starting in Nuffield, down Grims Ditch, working our way across to Well Place and up to Ipsden Heath, then across the main road to Huntercombe and back via the golf course. David Bishop
25 April 8.5 mile undulating walk, one steep uphill, one downhill and one low style. Start at Mill End, Hambleton (GR SU 784 855; RG9 6TL for SatNav users), cross Marlow Common, down to Medmenham, then along the Thames Path. Walk starts from Mill End at 10:15. Parking is payable by app, cash or contactless and walkers will need to bring refreshments and lunch. Bluebell displays could be a bonus! Daniele Manktelow
23 May 9 mile circular walk from Goring, through woodland, fields and along the Thames Path. Daniele Manktelow
27 June 6.5 mile walk along a section of the Ridgeway (Wendover Woods to Wiggington). Daniele Manktelow
25 July 8 mile circular walk from Crowmarsh Gifford. The walk is mostly level, through fields and woods, with lovely views, no stiles and a little lane walking. Michael & Bridget Weeks
22 August 8.5 mile walk circular from Ewelme. Undulating route in the morning passing Swyncombe Church and Ewelme Park. Scenic route back in the afternoon, mainly downhill. Ruth Cornish
26 September Postponed
24 October 5.5 mile walk along the final section of the Ridgeway. Daniele Manktelow
28 November 6.5 mile circular walk starting at Bradenham and passing through West Wycombe, Downley and Naphill. Hazel Boundy


2022 Walks Leader
25 January Walk from Hughenden Church Ruth Cornish and Michael Weeks
22 February 7.5 miles walk from Ibstone, through Cadmore End, Frieth area Fingest, returning to Ibstone David Bishop
22 March 8.5 mile walk along a section of the Ridgeway. Daniele Manktelow
26 April 9.5 mile circular walk from Wendover out toward The Lee and back through Kingsash. Daniele Manktelow
24 May 8 mile circular walk from Great Kimble. Walk passes Ellesborough church and the Boer War monument on Coombe Hill. Ruth Cornish
28 June NO WALK
26 July NO WALK
23 August Less than 8 miles walk from Ibstone around Turville, Skirmitt, Frieth, and Fingest. David Bishop
27 September 8 mile circular walk from Ewelme to Swyncombe and back. No stiles, good footpaths. One very steep hill up and down. Otherwise normal undulations. Michael & Bridget Weeks
25 October 8.5 mile circular walk in the Loosley Row/Speen/Bryants Bottom area. The usual Chiltern Hills’ fare, with one fairly short, steep hill on a road. Daniele Manktelow
22 November 8 mile circular walk from Horspath Sports Ground. Walk undulates through Brasenose Woods, Shotover Country Park, Wheatley and Littleworth Nature Reserve. Ruth Cornish
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