Deep Time Walk and Yoesden Nature Reserve (3901)

Start dateMay 20 2025
Time09:45 am
LocationChinnor
PriceAdults/Seniors/Children age 10+ - Free

From Chinnor we will venture up into the Chiltern Hills to join The Deep Time Walk in Hedgerley Woods to learn about the creation of the Earth and history of all beings inhabiting it.

After a pause to enjoy the amphitheatre also created by the HW Trust we will head to BBOWTs Yoesden Nature Reserve between Radnage and Bledlow Ridge to enjoy the chalk grassland flowers and hopefully butterflies of the season. Our circular route takes us on the Chiltern Way back to Chinnor with a few other stops of interest.

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Additional information

Bring a packed lunch and drinks, there will probably be access to a toilet at Hedgerley Wood and Chinnor Railway. Sturdy comfortable footwear with good grip and ankle support recommended plus layers and clothing according to the weather forecast.

Due to the length and terrrain this is not suitable for young children but keen teenagers with stamina are welcome!

Accessibility info: There are several steep slopes and stiles which are likely to be slippery if wet

Organised by:

Catherine Campbell. Risborough Environmental Group, Climate Action Now! Risborough, Friends of the Earth (take your pick!!), Risborough Environment Group (REG) is an informal group of local volunteers and nature enthusiasts that undertake projects to enhance and protect the local natural environment & increase humans connection with our beautiful chiltern surroundings. Catherine Campbell is a founder member of REG and has been a Friend of the Earth most of her life. She is also involved with many other local groups including Climate Action Now! Risborough. She used to be a trek leader for Exodus Expeditions and is a yoga teacher

Meeting point:

Meet at the Chinnor Steam Railway carpark 0945 - we should be able to use the overflow carpark

Distance:

8 miles

Length:

Long walks (7 or more miles)

Duration:

6h 15m

Difficulty:

Fairly strenuous (challenging - steep gradients, rough terrain)

Pace:

Moderate

Capacity:

Dogs welcome:

Yes

Near public transport:

Yes (The bus link40 is provided by Carousel Buses which runs at approximately hourly intervals between Thame and High Wycombe via Chinnor Stokenchurch, Thame, etc. Bus route No 275 is provided by Red Rose Travel which is a limited service between Oxford and High Wycombe via Chinnor. Timetable information can be obtained by visiting Traveline or calling them on 0871 200 22 33.)

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