Walking is by far the most popular countryside recreation, and is well catered for in the Colne Valley. Facilities range from short circular walks on surfaced paths to leaflets detailing much longer countryside rambles, all of which can be obtained from the Visitor Centre.
Country Parks: There are a number of these attractive spots which are popular because of their networks of well signed, surfaced paths and picnic or play areas.
Circular Walks: These walks vary from 3 to 8 miles and are an excellent way to explore new areas of the Colne Valley. The routes have been carefully chosen and detailed colour leaflets are available individually or as a set from the Visitor Centre.
Linear Walks: Two longer linear walks are also available. The Colne Valley Trail covers the northern end of the Valley, whilst the Colne Valley Way covers the south. Both routes are well signed and detailed descriptive leaflets are available from the Visitor Centre.
Regional Routes: A number of routes pass through the Colne Valley such as the Grand Union Canal Walk from London to Birmingham, the South Bucks Way and Beeches Way, and the Hillingdon Trail.
Ramble and Ride: A set of four leaflets has been devised giving attractive routes starting and finishing at railway stations. There is also a comprehensive network of footpaths and bridleways which can be used when devising your own route.
If you would like to plan a walk of your own try our Discover the Colne Valley web site and click on the map option which shows you walk routes and pubs, bus routes, toilets, carparking and other useful facilities along the way.
ORGANISATIONS
Disabled Ramblers
"We are a group of like-minded disabled people who enjoy being in the countryside, and who get about using paths and trails of all kinds. We are truly 'ramblers', although very few of us can walk more than a few yards! Our membership consists mainly of mobility disabled people and we get about mainly through use of a wide variety of mobility aids."
Website: www.disabledramblers.co.uk
Iver & District Countryside Association
The Association works to to safeguard the local environment and organises a number of walks as well as publishing walks guides.
Tel: Simon Hill, 01753 571706.
Walks with Buggies
The only UK website totally dedicated to providing free
information on routes that are suitable for parents with buggies
and young children.
www.walkswithbuggies.com
Walks with Wheelchairs
The only UK website totally dedicated to providing free
information on routes that are suitable for wheelchair users
throughout the UK
www.walkswithwheelchairs.com
The Ramblers Association
The Ramblers' Association is Britain's biggest charity working to promote walking and to improve conditions for all walkers.
| Tel | 01895 832662 |
| Fax | 01895 833552 |
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