'Jubilee Walk in the Hilltop Villages' - 6 miles. Leaders: Ruth and Jeremy, email:
This is one of a series of walks produced to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 2002 and the 40th Anniversary of the Cholesbury-cum-St Leonards local history group. Please park alongside Cholesbury Common, OS Map 181, GR SP934069. Lunch at the Full Moon pub at the end of the walk. Start time: 10.15

‘The Nobel Prize for Walking!’ – approx. 5 miles. Leaders: Eileen and Mike, email
Fairly easy walking with one or two stiles. Meet at the Dumb Bell pub, Horn Hill, Chalfont St Peter: from A413 turn sharp left into Rickmansworth Lane by the Waggon and Horses. Follow this road, straight across Denham Lane (by the Spar shop), and keep going! OS map 172, GR TQ018924. Please arrive early enough to order lunch. Start time: 10.15. 

‘Our England is a Garden..’ - 4.25 miles (but see below). Leader: Janice, email:
An afternoon Teapot Walk of 4.25 miles, with a visit to a private garden en route, which will add extra time to the outing, hence the early start. The garden is about ¾ acre, beautifully kept, with many hidden corners and a small wildflower meadow beyond. The cost of entry is £3 (payable individually on entry). Tea, scones and cake are available at extra cost if you wish and there are plenty of places to sit down for a while. Numbers on the walk have to be strictly limited as the garden is also open to the public that day. Please meet near the entrance to the Bucks Goat Centre, in Old Risborough Road, off the A4010 south of Stoke Mandeville, OS map GR SP833096: plenty of room to park along this quiet side-road. Start time: 13.30.

'Crossing the Old Colliers Way' - 5.25 miles Leaders: Vic & Brenda, email:
Fairly energetic walk undulating through peaceful beechwoods and pretty valleys (only one stile)! Park in the public car park adjacent to the Kings Arms Hotel on the main road through Stokenchurch, just off junction 5 of the M40, OS map 171, GR SU760963. But please meet in front of the Royal Oak Pub located 100yds behind the Kings Arms. Please indicate when booking if staying for lunch. Start time: 10.00.

‘A Wander through the Woods’ – approx. 4.5 miles. Leaders: Betty and Beryl, email
The walk starts from the Pink and Lily pub at Parslow’s Hillock (between Great Hampden and Loosley Row – you can take the turning to Great Hampden off the Rignall Road near Great Missenden), OS map 181, GR SP826018. Start time: 10.15.

‘Flying the Admiral’s Flag’ – approx 4 miles. Leader: Janice, email:
This is a repeat of the walk we did at the end of April when it was very damp! Not quite a ‘Free for All’ but I can take up to 30 people, which is a large number anyway. This is a hilly area with lovely views on a clear day. Please meet at the Blue Flag pub, apparently named after Admiral Nelson’s pennant, on the B482 about midway between Lane End and Stokenchurch, OS map 171, GR SU777931. (One possible route is to turn off at junction 5 of the M40, go through Stokenchurch village and turn right onto the B482.) Please park as far away from the entrance as possible and allow time to order lunch before setting out, if you have not already done so by email. NB: the only parking is at the pub, so please arrange to stop for lunch or at least a drink. Start time: 10.15.

'Circular walk from Cuddington' - 5 miles. Leader: Althea, email:
Attractive scenery & wide views (if clear) of the Thame river valley, across undulating ridges recording old patterns of Ridge & Furrow farming. A number of stiles, but no steep hills. Park at the south end of Cuddington, in the lane leading to St Nicholas’s church: the lane is on the right, immediately after the Crown pub. Cuddington is off the A418, south-east of Aylesbury, OS Map 181, GR SP738112. Please share cars as parking is limited. We drive a short distance to Dinton for lunch at The Seven Stars in Star Lane. Walk starts from outside the church. Start time: 10.00.

‘Our England is a Garden II..’ – 3.5 miles (but see below). Leader: Janice, email:
A morning Coffee Pot Walk of about 3.5 miles near to Marlow Common, with a visit to a private garden en route, which will add extra time and distance to the outing. The garden is 5 acres with fantastic country views, a large water garden and interesting sculptures. Entry costs £4 and coffee & cake are available at extra cost (in aid of NSPCC) if you wish. Please park in the parking area at the entrance to Pullingshill Wood, OS map 172, GR SU822865. One way to approach it is to take the Frieth Road turning off the A4155 in Marlow (turn at Platts Garage). Go past the Bovingdon Green turn-off and take the next left, which is Marlow Common. After about ½ mile, turn left at the junction and about ¼ mile further on again look for a rough parking area on your right, with a green metal gate beyond it and a Woodland Trust sign saying Pullingshill Wood (not the parking area you reach first, which has a sign about World War 2 trenches!). Please share cars if possible and park here close together, as it is a small area. NO LUNCH will be arranged, so those who wish can get back in time for the General Meeting. Start time: 9.45.

‘Over the Top to the Bottom – and Back!’ - 5 miles. Leader: Anita (see below for booking arrangements)
Up towards Coleshill, then back down with views of Old Amersham on the way. There are several stiles. Please meet at the Market Hall in Old Amersham: there may be on-road parking further along the Broadway, otherwise please use the public car-park. Lunch at the Eagle pub. Until 15 August, please contact Janice to book (details above). After that date only, contact Anita. Start time: 10.00.

‘The Dizzy Heights above Hughenden’ - 5 miles. Leader: John B, email: (mention U3A walk in subject).
Through meadows and woods with only a couple of stiles. From Hughenden Manor we go to Downley Common and Naphill – good views towards West Wycombe Mausoleum and Church. Lunch at the café – or bring a picnic if you prefer. If you wish to stay on and visit the Manor and Gardens, don’t forget to bring your NT cards! Please park in the (free) Hughenden Manor National Trust car-park, OS map 172, GR SU862955 off the A4128 High Wycombe/Hughenden road. Start Time: 10.00.

‘Free-wheeling from Piddington’ - 4.5 miles. Leader: Andrew E, email:
Up to Wheeler End and round towards Towerage and West Wycombe. Please park in Old Oxford Road (lay-by off A40, beyond West Wycombe) on the Wycombe side of Piddington Lane, OS map 172, GR SU814941. There are a number of pubs available in West Wycombe for lunch This is a ‘Free for All’ walk open to all Walking Group members – no need to book – just turn up! Start time: 10.15.

‘Past the Vineyard and Brewery to the Pub!’ - 5.5 miles.  Leaders: Tricia and Rosemary, email:
Meet in the car park beside the Stag and Huntsman pub in Hambledon village. Hambledon is off the A4155 Marlow to Henley road, OS map172, GR SU784865. Start time 10.00.

'Hail to thee blithe spirit, bird thou never wert..' - 4/5 miles. Leaders: Martin and Beryl.
The larks will not be singing here any longer, so we shall look to members of the Walking Group to provide the ‘harmonious madness’.. After a descent through woodland at the beginning, this walk is mostly in open country with lovely views. Undulating, with a number of stiles and parts may be muddy. Park at the Pink and Lily pub, Parslow’s Hillock (between Gt Hampden and Loosley Row – you can take the turning to Great Hampden off the Rignall Road near Great Missenden), OS map 181, GR SP826018. [NB: this walk may be repeated in the next quarter  if there is a demand. Start time 10.15.

‘Surrey Docks & the Thames Path’ – Up to 6.5 miles. Leader: Andrew C, email:
This time we will be walking under the tunnel at Greenwich and then heading towards London. We will be passing Deptford, Surrey Docks, Rotherhithe Peninsular to finish at either Tower Bridge or London Bridge. Meet at Amersham Station at 9.00.

‘A Jan/Joy Jaunt around Canals and Reservoirs’ – approx 5.5 miles Leaders: Joy and Janet.
This walk starts at the White Lion Pub, Startops End, Marsworth, and wends its way along the Grand Union, the Wendover Arm of the canal and finally back by the reservoirs. Marsworth is on the B489 north of Tring: take Tringford Road out of Tring  and follow signs at the roundabout. Please meet at the free pub car park, which is on the left just before lights and a bridge, OS Map 181 GR SP919142. Start time: 10.15.

NB. THERE IS NO ‘FREE FOR ALL’ WALK THIS MONTH AS THERE IS A WILDLIFE GROUP OUTING ON THE SAME DAY!

‘The Risboroughs and Askett’ - just under 6 miles. Leader: John B, email: (mention U3A walk in subject)
First we head towards Risborough and to Whiteleaf Cross, with good views over the Risboroughs and the Vale of Aylesbury; then along the Ridgeway to Askett, through Monks Risborough and back to the Red Lion at Whiteleaf for lunch. Start from the Red Lion at Whiteleaf, OS map 181, GR SP819041 – please park at the back of the pub. This is a repeat of the walk first done in April. Start time: 10.00.

‘Ho! Ho! Ho!’ – Yes, it’s coming up to THAT time again. I will say nothing more at this stage except that if we have a Christmas Lunch this year it will be on this date, so you might like to keep your diaries clear.