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Discover the wonders of these rare and precious places, which are full of amazing wildlife and heritage with our Chalk Stream Challenge!

The challenge is suitable for Scouts, Guides, and similar groups or even keen individuals. It involves activities that can easily be customised to suit different age ranges. There are three suggested routes – two along the River Chess at Chesham Moor and Scotsbridge, and one along the River Ver – giving you lots of options and information along the way.

How it works

All the documents you need are on this page.

  • Pick one our our three routes – two on the River Chess and one on the River Ver.
  • Download the route map and plan your walk.
  • Download the activities booklet and decide which ones you can complete.

Once completed, please fill out the form in your activity pack to let us know that you’ve done it. If you’d like to order fabric badges, details of payment are in the activity pack and you can fill out the order form below.

River Chess Discovery Day - children walk

Credit Nick Middleton

Activities

There are a variety of activities to choose from to complete your challenge. The details of these can be found in the downloadable activity booklets.

The suggested activities are:

  • Time flow of the river
  • Test water clarity
  • Spotting birds, plants and other things on your walk
  • River dipping
  • Crafts, poster-making or poetry
  • Cooking
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Order your badge

Once you have completed the challenge, if you’d like to order fabric badges, details of payment are in the activity pack and badges can be ordered at the link below.

 

Order your challenge badge!
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Choose a challenge route

The Chalk Stream Challenge was created by two volunteers as part of the Watercress and Winterbournes Landscape Partnership Scheme. The scheme, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, focuses on the headwaters of the Rivers Test and Itchen in Hampshire, and encourages children and young people to explore and learn about their local chalk stream.

The Chess Chalk Stream Challenge was adapted for the River Chess by the Chiltern Chalk Streams Project with funding from Smarter Water Catchment.