Plants and Places: An Amersham Amble (1306)
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Start dateMay 17 2025 -
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Time10:30 am -
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LocationHP7 0DP -
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PriceSeniors/Adults £6.50 Under 18s Free
Join a local botanist for a gentle walk around the lanes and fields of Old Amersham.
• Discover the plants that grow on your doorstep
• Learn about the geography and history of your local landscape
• Find out how our use of the land has changed over the years
• Enjoy views over Old Amersham
This is the first of 3 walks in a series, taking place in spring, summer and autumn, and jointly organised by Amersham Museum and Wild Amersham. Each walk follows the same route, helping us to notice the seasonal changes as we progress through the year.
Additional information
Amersham Museum is open from 12noon to 4.30pm (additional charge). There are plenty of cafes and pubs in Old Amersham for refreshments.
Karen van Oostrum. Amersham Museum. Karen has a love of plants and the environment, and enjoys sharing this with others, through courses and guided walks. A Biology graduate of Oxford University with a Ph. D. in wheat genetics, Karen was Head of Education at Cambridge University Botanic Garden for several years, and has worked with people of many ages from diverse backgrounds.
These days, Karen works as an Associate Tutor for the Field Studies Council, writing and delivering introductory courses in Botany, and hosting school visits at FSC Amersham Field Centre. She volunteers with her local environment group, leading guided walks and overseeing a Pollinator-Friendly Garden and Community Orchard. Karen also helps to coordinate the Central Chilterns Botany Group.
Meet at Amersham Museum, 49-51 High Street, Amersham HP7 0DP.
Free parking is available on the High Street, or there is a payable car park just off the Broadway, about 300m from the Museum."
1.5 miles
Short walks (up to 3 miles)
2h
Fairly easy (some gentle inclines, steps/stiles)
Gentle
20
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Yes (The walk isn't aimed specifically at families, but children are welcome if they have an interest in local wildlife and history, and would enjoy a walk packed full of information.
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