Date: Saturday 22nd August 2026.  Distance: 5.5 miles. Leader: Angela Vasylenko

 

Lovely weather today - clear blue skies, a gentle breeze, and not too hot.  Nine of us met near the ruins of the King's Hotel in Stokenchurch.  We set off through the village to cross over the M40 on the footbridge.   Then some ups and downs through woods and fields, entering the Wormsley Estate (owned by the Getty family).  A gente flat walk, past the cricket grounds, etc. then a long traverse up a chalky path, where we had our banana break near the top.  Over the Ibstone Road then, following the Chiltern Way, down and up again to Studdridge Farm.  Before reaching the farm there was a long line of healthy blackberry bushes, so a short stop to indulge.  After the farm, another group of delicious fruit beckoned so more picking ensued. This was a hilly walk, so after another down, up and down, we went through the tunnel under the M40 and back up to the cars.  Most enjoyable.