Explore the Chess Valley
The Chess Valley has some of the most attractive countryside in the Chilterns. This is a landscape rich in wildlife, with a long and fascinating history. You’ll discover the site of a Roman farm-villa at Latimer, pass the 13th century Chenies Manor visited by Elizabeth I and see the watercress beds at Sarratt, the only commercial watercress farm left in the Chilterns. And when you’re near the River Chess, keep an eye out for kingfishers, water voles, brown trout, orchids and dragonflies.
Chess Valley Walk
The Chess Valley Walk has recently undergone a revamp, with new information boards, footpath improvements, new signage and a new Chess Valley Walk logo! The improvements to the walk were funded by the Chalk Streams and Wetlands Meadow project, a partnership project between the Chilterns Conservation Board and the Chiltern Society, funded by the government’s Green Recovery Challenge Fund.
Several other circular walks are available that take in the best of the Chess Valley Area, see below for details.
Chess Valley Circular Walks – Chesham Loop
This walk explores the network of paths in beautiful rolling countryside lying between Chesham and the cluster of villages of Tylers Hill, Ley Hill and Botley. It passes the Cowcroft Wood nature reserve where bluebells and wild orchids can be found during the early summer.
Chess Valley Circular Walks – Chorleywood
A stile-free walk that explores the picturesque Chess Valley, the pretty village of Chenies with its Tudor manor house, 15th century church and village green, and finally the delightful Chorleywood Common.
Chess Valley Circular Walks – Little Chalfont
The Chess Valley has some of the most attractive countryside in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This is a landscape rich in wildlife, with a long and fascinating history.
Chess Valley Circular Walks – Rickmansworth
This walk passes the point where the River Chess joins the River Colne. The varied route includes rivers, woodland, fields, a village green and a canal.
Chesham
Chesham is a ‘Walkers are Welcome’ town on the Metropolitan Line. Walk through the historic streets into the Chess Valley. Explore its history and independent shops. Walk in glorious countryside and relax in town and country pubs. The friendly market town of Chesham and its hilltop villages have plenty for all to enjoy.
Discover Chesham
Our partners in the Chess Valley
Events
Chess Valley Heritage Day
- 18th March 2023
- 11am
Experience aspects of prehistoric and medieval history brought to life
The Big River Chess Help Out
- 8th May 2023
- Various morning start times
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Bookable experiences
Featured walks
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