On the first evening, after the meet and greet, the group will have dinner at the hotel. A great chance to meet your fellow walkers!

On the first afternoon there will be a talk from an experienced wellness coach covering nutrition and movement, a great opportunity for you to reflect on any opportunity for improvement in lifestyle and activity. Dinner will be at the Hotel, followed by optional drinks at a local country pub, just a short walk away from our hotel.

You will be staying in a 4* hotel with access to an indoor pool, sauna and steam room along with use of the gym, so plenty of time and space to relax.

The gorgeous market towns of Berkhamsted and Amersham are close by and are well worth a visit on your way home on Sunday.

Itinerary Highlights:

• Two days of guided walks, approx. 15km per day

• Hike through ancient woodlands, quiet valleys, and open ridges

• Hike past historic landmarks including hillforts, manor houses, a Roman Villa site, watercress beds and rare, ecologically important chalk streams

• Enjoy refreshment and dinner stops featuring local produce

• Overnight in a 4* hotel with access to pool, sauna and gym

Daily Summary:

• Arrival: Hotel check in is from 4pm. Group welcome at 6pm, followed by dinner at the hotel at 7.

• Day 1: After breakfast, our guided walk starts in the bottom of the Valley then ascend through woodland trails, sweeping meadows and grazing land. We’ll take a well-earned refreshment break mid morning, and provide some handy trail running tips on route. The walk will continue along the ridgeline of the Valley, with panoramic views, before reaching the chalk stream and watercress beds.

  The morning run is followed by recovery yoga, and a group wellness session. A healthy buffet lunch will be on offer, with plenty of time to use the leisure facilities, pool sauna and to explore the hotel grounds. In the evening, there will be a talk from our guide followed by a hearty group dinner and an optional walk to a local country pub (drinks not included).

• Day 2: After a good breakfast, today’s walk begins at 9, exploring more of the valley and some of the beautiful villages close by. Farewells from us at 1pm, with hotel departure at 4. If you’d like to stay longer, please ask us for the hotel rate, we’d be happy to organise this for you.

Experience:

Hiking in the Chess Valley is a chance to experience some of the Chilterns’ most beautiful and peaceful trails. Routes wind through rolling hills, ancient woodland, open meadows and quiet villages, with the clear waters of the River Chess never far away. The terrain offers a rewarding mix of flowing trails, steady climbs and scenic ridgelines, making every walk feel varied and engaging. Along the way, you’ll pass historic churches, and stretches of the rare chalk stream habitat that give the valley its unique character. The itinerary is designed to feels adventurous and restorative in equal measure, with every route offering something new to discover along the way.