Chiltern Hill Walks

Chiltern Hill Walks. 

For enthusiastic walkers who enjoy hikes in the Chiltern Hills for fitness and enjoyment, with the friendly companionship of others and guidance from an experienced walk-leader familiar with the area.

You are invited to browse the Chiltern Hill Walks Calendar to see what's on offer.

• No cost. (Except refreshments at cafes).

• For energetic walkers and hikers who enjoy walking for fitness in the countryside.

• Dog-friendly (Well controlled. Rules may apply on individual basis according to walk leader's discretion).

• Enjoy the natural environment (in various weathers) in a friendly atmosphere.

• No membership. You may join the Facebook group after attending a walk.

Conditions:

• Be kind and respectful.

• Walkers participate entirely at their own risk. Think of this as a walk with friends (or friends to be).

• No age restrictions except walkers under 18 need to be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult.

• Walks vary in type so please check the description on the calendar.

• Please read through the Q&A page before joining us on your first walk.

Basis

This is run voluntarily, using 'Chiltern Hill Walks' calendar as a connector to enable walkers in the Chilterns to meet to enjoy guided walks and hikes together, free of charge and with the minimum of fuss.

Important: All walkers participate at their own risk. You are responsible for your own actions and those of your dog if you bring one (or even two, but this is a walking group, not primarily a dog walking group).

Please carry ICE (In-Case of Emergency) details. 

Let another walker in the group know if you decide to leave a group walk and that needs to be relayed to the walk leader as soon as possible please so head-counts are correct (especially important for a large group).

To begin with the walks are led by Alan Cooper, who aims to offer a brisk-paced 6-8 mile morning walk most Saturdays with free parking where possible. Starting at 9.15 am, most of these walks pause part-way at a cafe or end at a cafe so we will not be carrying lunch with us and the afternoon is clear for you to get some lunch and do your other activities.

The first walk is on 3rd January 2026. (See: Wind the Clock Walks)

Background

Chiltern Hill Walks has a particular focus on offering walks free of charge with no ties, and is aimed to attract energetic adult walkers of all ages and backgrounds who have and wish to maintain good levels of fitness. 

Chiltern Hill Walks is dog-friendly, providing that they are not a nuisance.

Chiltern Hill Walks has been set up and is managed by Alan Cooper.

Alan is an experienced walk-leader who has led 100 walks separately in the Chilterns for the National Ramblers Charity. He lives in Aylesbury and offers walks mostly in the North and West of the Chilterns. He is married with 3 adult children. 

Contact Alan on 07550002345

If you would like to be kept informed or introduce yourself, please send an email to 

alancooper@chilternhillswalks.co.uk

Want to donate? Chiltern Hill Walks is not a charity. These walks are free but if you want to contribute financially to looking after the paths and local nature reserves that we love so much, please consider donating to and especially, becoming a member of the Chiltern Society Charity. 

https://chilternsociety.org.uk/donate/

The Chiltern Society also offer free walks which may be 

a good place to start (as Alan did), if you are not yet ready for brisk-paced walks. 

Also highly recommended, offering free introductory walks: 

Chilterns Weekend Walkers and Chiltern Young Walkers groups of the Ramblers Charity.

Chiltern Hill Walks is exclusively sponsored by Alan Cooper Cabinetmaker Ltd.