Feeling Optimistic in 2026

Looking Back and Moving Forward for the Colne Valley Regional Park The last 15 years haven’t been easy for the Colne Valley Regional Park — we’ve seen the Green Belt…

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Building near Railway Stations

There is growing discussion about encouraging large scale housebuilding in the Green Belt next to railway stations. If this happens, we argue that it must be designed to allow easy…

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Christmas around the Colne Valley Regional Park

Go Green this Christmas, encourage outdoor experiences and buy local. Read on for inspiration from the Colne Valley Regional Park Lost for Christmas gift ideas? [av_one_half first min_height='' vertical_alignment='av-align-top' space=''…

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Some local literary treats

After a bracing winter walk in the Colne Valley, what could be nicer than curling up in front of the fire with a steaming mug of restorative tea and a…

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Explore your Colne Valley Park – Autumn 2025 edition is ready!

Explore your Colne Valley Park – Autumn 2025 edition Welcome to our new Autumn 2025 newsletter which includes Parliamentary debate on protection for the Colne Valley. Let's create the best…

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Wonders of the Dark Sky Stargazing Event 2025 Held at Woodoaks Farm

The Wonders of The Dark Sky Stargazing event held at Woodoaks Farm in September was jointly organised by The Chiltern Society, the West of London Astronomical Society (WOLAS), South West Herts Astronomical…

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Introducing our New Trustees

We are delighted to confirm four new additions to our Board of Trustees. Find out a little more about them below: Barnaby Briggs Barnaby spent his career working on environmental…

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Colne Valley Park Litter Blitz Project

The Colne Valley Regional Park is home to stunning landscapes, vibrant wildlife, and great walking routes but sadly, some of these areas are being spoiled by growing litter problems and…

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Denham Country Park

Denham Country Park Stage 1 Access and Habitats Improvements Update July 2025

In 2024 and 2025 Buckinghamshire Council Country Park Team have been carrying out improvements to Denham Country Park following on from National Grid pylon relocation works in association with the…

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Catastrophic impact of a THIRD runway at Heathrow

A THIRD runway at Heathrow will have a catastrophic impact on the Colne Valley Regional Park. It will devastate local communities and sever ecological connectivity between the Thames and the…

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