Hertfordshire · United Kingdom
Chess Valley Walk from Rickmansworth to Chesham
The Chess Valley Walk is a 16km/10 mile walk through the Chilterns following the River Chess from Rickmansworth to Chesham. It passes through the beautiful scenery of the Chess Valley and several attractive villages and at times gets close to the clear waters of the River Chess, one of the Chilterns’ famed chalk streams.
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW
📏 Distance
17.5km/10.8mi
⏱️ Duration
4.5 hours
📈 Elevation
140m/459ft
🗓 Best Season
All year round
ESTIMATED COSTS
🚌 Transfers
~10-12 GBP
The Route
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🧭 Navigation Tips
Download offline maps before you go - cell signal is unreliable.
Be familiar with key safety locations and emergency shelters in case you need to bail part way.
Check weather and trail conditions before starting.
Getting to the Trail Head
🚆 Tube
The easiest way to get to Richmansworth from London is to catch the metropolitan line.
5-6 GBP · 1 hour
🚎 Transfer Tips
Using an oyster card or contactless payment is the easiest way to pay for the trip.
Don’t forget to tap out to ensure you get charged the right amount.
Food Options
There are no options along the way which is conveniently located and does not require going too far off the trail. However, the town of Chesham has many options including pubs, restaurants and supermarkets.
👩🏻🍳 Self cater
Getting Home
🚆 Tube
You can catch the Metropolitan line from Chesham all the way back to London. Trains leave about once every 45 minutes.
5-6 GBP · 1 hour
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