Chess Valley Walk
The Chess Valley Walk is an established, much-loved route, enjoyed by thousands every year.
In fact, thanks to its beautiful scenery and excellent rail connections the Chess Valley walk is the most popular promoted route in the Chilterns AONB. This 10 mile linear walk through the Chilterns follows the River Chess from Rickmansworth to Chesham (both served by London Underground Metropolitan Line).
It takes in the beautiful scenery of the Chess Valley, passing several attractive villages and at times gets close to the clear sparkling waters of the River Chess – home to kingfishers, water voles, brown trout, orchids and dragonflies.
Chess Valley Walk
For full details and to download the leaflet please head to the ‘visit’ section of the website
Updating the Chess Valley Walk
High footfall has taken it’s toll on some sections of the path, and way-marking and interpreation were in need of an update.
Thanks to funding from the Green Recovery Challenge Fund new way marking is now in place and up-to-date interpretation signage will be added in early 2023, helping all those who come to the Chess Valley to understand the importance and history of this special river. Footpath improvements are underway and future projects to improve access have been identified.
Watch this space!
