A black and white photograph of a wooded area with tall trees, a dirt path, and a sign that reads 'Private Land No Public Right of Way.'

Walks.

This is where I write about my walks. Sometimes it's just a route I've taken, sometimes it's more of a ramble — reflections, thoughts, or anything that pops into my head.

Most of the walks are with my dog, Elvis. They range from short village loops to woodland paths and other local spots in the Chiltern Hills and beyond. I usually include a few photos, a bit of writing about the day, and, if it's useful, a link to the full route on OS Maps so you can follow it exactly as I did.

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Chess Valley Walk — A Circular from Chorleywood

An 8.6 mile circular walk from Chorleywood through the Chess Valley — following the River Chess past Frogmore Meadows, Latimer Park Farm and Chenies Manor House, through ancient woodland and 800 years of history, captured in black and white photography.

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Hambleden to Medmenham Walk.

A relaxed circular photowalk from Hambleden to Medmenham, taking in woodland paths, open fields and a peaceful stretch of the Thames. A proper Chilterns village-to-village wander with plenty of simple moments along the way.

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