Walks and Activities
They only know a country who are acquainted with its footpaths. By the roads, indeed, the outside may be seen; but the footpaths go through the heart of the land.
Richard Jefferies
Details of our upcoming walks and course are listed below. We operate flexible booking arrangements on most walks and activities - please get in touch if your preferred walk or course date is not shown and we will see what we can do!
Bluebells for Bluebells - Charity Walk
Bluebells for Bluebells - Charity Walk
Saturday 4th May 2024
We have teamed up with the Bluebells Day Centre and Walk Henley to bring you this special guided walk through the sumptuous bluebell woods in the Chiltern hills around Henley.
The Bluebells Day Centre is a Henley based charity dedicated to supporting Dementia patients and their families. Your donations will be greatly appreciated (donation link below).
Booking essential - please book below.
Bluebells for Bluebells!
Saturday 4th May 2024 - 1.30 p.m. meet at Rotherfield Greys
Walk and discover the spring wonder of the English Bluebell, our favourite flower - and help to support Bluebells Day Centre in Henley!
As the woodlands all around us become awash with blue, the Spring wonder of the English Bluebells is irresistible - so come and join us in celebrating our Nation's Favourite Wildflower, learn a few blooming good Bluebell facts along the way and support Bluebells Day Centre!
This walk is FREE to attend but your donations (either via the link button here, or on the day) to Bluebells Day Centre will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Bluebells Day Centre is a Henley based charity dedicated to supporting Dementia patients and their families. On this walk we will be joined by Glen Lambert, Chairman and founder of Bluebells Day Centre (and the former Mayor of Henley-on-Thames).
Who is it for?
This short walk is ideal for walkers of all ages. Children are welcome but mast be capable of walking the distance and must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who shall be responsible for them during the walk. Please ensure that you read the walk description carefully.
Can I bring my dog?
Well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome. Be aware that there may be sheep with lambs, or cattle in the fields, and deer roam freely. Please read our Dog Policy.
Walk Description
Our route takes us over the fields to descend gently through the woods into Stoney Bottom. A track then leads us up to Blounts Court Farm - we will keep a look out for red kites, skylarks and yellowhammers - before we descend again into the woods. The bluebells here are truly spectacular. The delightful woodland path takes us past the 'Valentine Tree' and uphill through Flowercroft Wood to join a track which takes up back to Rotherfield Greys.
For more sumptuous bluebells, and an extra hill, we have the option of taking the path down through Pindars Wood and into Happy Valley, returning up the grassland slope. Note: there are four stiles on this part of the walk.
What will it be like?
3.5 miles / 5.5 km with optional extra mile [4.5 miles / 7km]
Approx 2.5 hrs
A gentle to moderate pace with ‘Bluebell stops’ along the way
Mostly good paths and tracks over fields and through woodland but narrow and uneven in parts and can be muddy
Undulating terrain with 2 [or 3] uphill sections – total ascent/descent 236 ft (or 332 ft).
Stile free – optional extra mile has 4 stiles
No facilities en-route
What do I need?
A good, comfortable pair of walking shoes or boots
Comfortable outdoor clothing, including waterproofs in case of rain
A small rucksack for personal provisions, including snacks and water
Don’t forget your camera!
Health & Risk Declaration:
When booking and participating in our activities you acknowledge that walking, like all outdoor activity, has a danger of personal injury. There are many variables including, but not limited to, weather, personal fitness level, terrain features and outdoor experience that must be considered prior to walking. You voluntarily choose to take part and are aware of and accept these risks and are responsible for your own actions and involvement.
Please read the walk description carefully. Your booking, and participation on the day, are accepted on the understanding that you, and those you are booking on behalf of, are medically and physically fit to take part in the activity. You undertake to inform us if you have any medical or physical condition which may impact on your ability, or the ability of the group, to safely take part in the activity. If you have any concerns you should discuss this with us prior to booking and participating.
COVID-19 Risk - If you think you may have any symptoms linked to COVID-19, or have recently been exposed to the virus, do not come to the walk. Remember to check government advice.
When and where to meet:
1.30 p.m. at Rotherfield Greys – by St Nicholas Church RG9 4QB
OS Exp 171 GR: SU 726 823
Road side parking, or perhaps enjoy the walk up from Henley.
Please note that participants are responsible for their own travel to/from the meet point for this walk. Cars are left at owners own risk.
If you would like any further information before booking, please get in touch.
