Adventure Women - Buckinghamshire

Start/Finish: Marlow Station
Distance: 18.3 km
Duration: 6 hours including breaks
Elevation Gain: 301 m
Adventure Women Grade: 2.5 – Moderate to Challenging
Start Time: 9.30am
Finish Time: Approx 3.30
Cost £12.50 PP plus meetup booking fees OR pay by CARD

The Hike:
This scenic circular route starts and finishes in the charming riverside town of Marlow, winding its way through some of the prettiest parts of the southern Chilterns. Expect rolling countryside, peaceful woodland tracks, open fields, and charming villages along the way.

The walk offers a lovely mix of gentle ascents and broad open views, without anything too steep or technical. With a steady pace, it’s ideal for women with a reasonable level of fitness who are looking for a bit of a challenge and a rewarding day outdoors.

Highlights:
- Beautiful countryside views and ancient beech woodlands
- Starting and finishing in picturesque Marlow, (perfect for a post-walk cuppa or pint)
- Quiet footpaths through Marlow Common, Lower Woodend, and Shillingridge Wood
- Classic Chilterns scenery: red kites overhead, peaceful farmland, and winding trails

Meeting point:
Entrance of Marlow Station @9.30

What to Wear and Bring:
- Our walks go ahead in all weather, so dress appropriately. Always carry a waterproof jacket.
- Check the forecast and bring sun cream, a hat, or sunglasses for warm days, and waterproofs, a warm hat, and gloves for cold or wet days.
- Wear trousers or leggings to reduce the risk of tick bites and nettle stings. Avoid denim or cotton.
- Sturdy walking shoes or boots are essential. Open-toe shoes are unsuitable.
- Bring at least 1.5 litres of water, lunch, and snacks, as there may be no opportunities to buy food or drinks along the route.
- Public toilets may not be available on the route.

Sign-Up Form:
If you haven’t completed a form this year or your circumstances have changed, please fill out the sign up form before attending. Participation is not allowed without a completed form, as this ensures we understand your needs and can maintain group safety. (link can be found in Ts&Cs section of the website - or cut and paste below into your browser) Form link: https://form.jotform.com/201554976381058

Preparation and Fitness:
You are responsible for your own health and safety. Ensure you can hike continuously for the duration specified. Dress appropriately, please bring the required gear and carry any personal medications. Participants without proper equipment may be unable to join the walk.

Our Guides:
Our experienced, qualified leaders are skilled in navigation, first aid, and outdoor leadership. Each route is carefully planned to match the advertised grade, ensuring a safe, supportive, and enjoyable experience.

Additional Information: Dogs are not permitted on our walks. Adventure Women UK is an all-female activity group, and participants must be over 18.
Our events are advertised on other platforms, the number of "guest" booked on include attendees from other platforms. If the walk is full, you can join the website waiting list here

Walk Grades: For details on walk difficulty levels, visit the Walk Grades Section at https://adventurewomen.co.uk/walk-grades-1

Important Note: By RSVPing “Yes” to any event, you agree to the group’s terms and conditions. For more details, visit: https://adventurewomen.co.uk/ts%26cs

Outdoor activities involve inherent risks, including slips, trips, falls, drowning, exposure to extreme weather, equipment failure, and medical emergencies, which can result in serious injury or death. By participating, you voluntarily assume all such risks. For more details, visit: https://adventurewomen.co.uk/ts%26cs.

Start/Finish: Haslemere Station
Distance: 17 km Walking
Duration: 6 hours including breaks
Elevation Gain: 440 m
Adventure Women Grade: 3 – Challenging
Start Time: 9.30am
Finish Time; Approx 3.30
Cost £12.50 per person PLUS meet up booking fee OR pay by CARD

The Hike:
Explore the dramatic beauty of the Devil’s Punch Bowl and the surrounding woodlands and commons on this stunning circular route from Haslemere. This hike winds through the heart of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a rewarding mix of peaceful forest paths, sweeping viewpoint

We’ll climb up to iconic spots such as Gibbet Hill and Hindhead Common, with panoramic views that stretch for miles. The varied terrain includes woodland tracks, undulating hills, and well-established footpaths – ideal for those looking to push themselves a little and enjoy the landscape at a steady pace.

Perfect for adventurous souls with a good level of fitness who enjoy a full day out in nature.

Highlights:
- The dramatic natural amphitheatre of the Devil’s Punch Bowl Panoramic views from Gibbet Hill (one of the highest points in Surrey)
- A mix of shady woodland, open heath, and peaceful countryside Circular route easily accessible by train (Haslemere Station)

Meeting point:
Entrance of Haslemere Station @9.30

What to Wear and Bring:
- Our walks go ahead in all weather, so dress appropriately. Always carry a waterproof jacket.
- Check the forecast and bring sun cream, a hat, or sunglasses for warm days, and waterproofs, a warm hat, and gloves for cold or wet days.
- Wear trousers or leggings to reduce the risk of tick bites and nettle stings. Avoid denim or cotton.
- Sturdy walking shoes or boots are essential. Open-toe shoes are unsuitable.
- Bring at least 1.5 litres of water, lunch, and snacks, as there may be no opportunities to buy food or drinks along the route.
- Public toilets may not be available on the route.

Sign-Up Form:
If you haven’t completed a form this year or your circumstances have changed, please fill out the sign up form before attending. Participation is not allowed without a completed form, as this ensures we understand your needs and can maintain group safety. (link can be found in Ts&Cs section of the website - or cut and paste below into your browser) Form link: https://form.jotform.com/201554976381058

Preparation and Fitness:
You are responsible for your own health and safety. Ensure you can hike continuously for the duration specified. Dress appropriately, please bring the required gear and carry any personal medications. Participants without proper equipment may be unable to join the walk.

Our Guides:
Our experienced, qualified leaders are skilled in navigation, first aid, and outdoor leadership. Each route is carefully planned to match the advertised grade, ensuring a safe, supportive, and enjoyable experience.

Additional Information: Dogs are not permitted on our walks. Adventure Women UK is an all-female activity group, and participants must be over 18.
Our events are advertised on other platforms, the number of "guest" booked on include attendees from other platforms. If the walk is full, you can join the website waiting list here

Walk Grades: For details on walk difficulty levels, visit the Walk Grades Section at https://adventurewomen.co.uk/walk-grades-1

Important Note: By RSVPing “Yes” to any event, you agree to the group’s terms and conditions. For more details, visit: https://adventurewomen.co.uk/ts%26cs

Outdoor activities involve inherent risks, including slips, trips, falls, drowning, exposure to extreme weather, equipment failure, and medical emergencies, which can result in serious injury or death. By participating, you voluntarily assume all such risks. For more details, visit: https://adventurewomen.co.uk/ts%26cs.

Cost £12.50 PP (plus meetup booking fees) or directly here

The Hike:
A spectacular and varied walk through the best viewpoints of the Goring Gap, taking in high ridges, riverside paths, and historic hilltop tracks. This circular route sets off from Goring & Streatley Station, climbing quickly to reveal sweeping views from Streatley Hill and the open ridges above Moulsford Downs.
The walk offers a rewarding mix of scenery, including chalk grassland, wooded slopes, and peaceful farmland trails. We continue along the ridge before descending through tranquil valleys and heading towards the River Thames. The return brings us along beautiful sections of the Thames Path, following the river as it carves its iconic route through the chalk hills of the Goring Gap.

Route Highlights:
- Ridge views from Streatley Hill and Moulsford Downs, with classic Goring Gap vistas
- Peaceful countryside tracks through Uphill Wood, Thurle Down, and Han Wood
- A stunning descent into the Goring Gap, where river meets ridge - Long riverside section along the Thames Path with chances to spot kingfishers and red kites
- Finish in the charming riverside village of Goring, ideal for a post-walk pub or café stop

Suitable For:
Walkers looking for a challenging yet rewarding day out. Includes multiple hills and some uneven ground, so not suitable for beginners. Walking poles optional but helpful.

What to Wear and Bring:
- Our walks go ahead in all weather, so dress appropriately. Always carry a waterproof jacket.
- Check the forecast and bring sun cream, a hat, or sunglasses for warm days, and waterproofs, a warm hat, and gloves for cold or wet days.
- Wear trousers or leggings to reduce the risk of tick bites and nettle stings. Avoid denim or cotton.
- Sturdy walking shoes or boots are essential. Open-toe shoes are unsuitable.
- Bring at least 1.5 litres of water, lunch, and snacks, as there may be no opportunities to buy food or drinks along the route.
- Public toilets may not be available on the route.

Sign-Up Form:
If you haven’t completed a form this year or your circumstances have changed, please fill out the sign up form before attending. Participation s not allowed without a completed form, as this ensures we understand your needs and can maintain group safety. (link can be found in Ts&Cs section of the website - or cut and paste below into your browser) Form link: https://form.jotform.com/201554976381058

Preparation and Fitness:
You are responsible for your own health and safety. Ensure you can hike continuously for the duration specified. Dress appropriately, please bring the required gear and carry any personal medications. Participants without proper equipment may be unable to join the walk.

Our Guides:
Our experienced, qualified leaders are skilled in navigation, first aid, and outdoor leadership. Each route is carefully planned to match the advertised grade, ensuring a safe, supportive, and enjoyable experience.

Additional Information: Dogs are not permitted on our walks. Adventure Women UK is an all-female activity group, and participants must be over 18.
Our events are advertised on other platforms, the number of "guest" booked on include attendees from other platforms. If the walk is full, you can join the website waiting list here

Walk Grades: For details on walk difficulty levels, visit the Walk Grades Section at https://adventurewomen.co.uk/walk-grades-1

Important Note: By RSVPing “Yes” to any event, you agree to the group’s terms and conditions. For more details, visit: https://adventurewomen.co.uk/ts%26cs

Outdoor activities involve inherent risks, including slips, trips, falls, drowning, exposure to extreme weather, equipment failure, and medical emergencies, which can result in serious injury or death. By participating, you voluntarily assume all such risks. For more details, visit: https://adventurewomen.co.uk/ts%26cs.

4 hours (including kitting up)
Cost is £50 P/P - Plus meetup booking fees - OR pay directly HERE
Start time - 10.30am
End time - 2.30pm

We embark on a scenic paddle along the River Lea, commencing at Ware. Our adventure will take us along the tranquil waters of the River Lea towards Stanstead St Margarets and then back again. With a touch of luck, we might catch glimpses of majestic Herons, graceful Swallows, and elegant Great Crested Grebes along the way.

All Kit and Equipment is provided
• Paddleboard
• Paddle
• Leash
• Safety belt
• Bouyancy Aids.

Meeting point
60 Priory Street Ware SG12 0DJ
By car - Parking is free (Roadside)
By train - Ware Station About 10 mins walk from station

Safety:
Everyone will be provided a buoyancy aid and a quick release belt. You must be able to swim 20 meters.
The paddleboards are suitable for anyone up to 85kg / 13.5stone.
This session is run by a qualified and insured paddle Sport leader / instructor. Outdoor first aider, British Canoeing foundation rescue and safety qualified.

What to wear/ bring:
- Leggings (not cotton) / tee shirt (not cotton) and trainers (that you don’t mind getting wet)
If its cold
- Fleece/ waterproof jacket / Waterproof trousers
If its warm
- Hat, Sunglasses and suncream.
- Spare fleece (to put in a dry bag whatever the weather)
Complete change of clothing (to keep in your car (or mine if coming by train)
towel

Drink (min 1 ltr) Lunch Snacks

Weather:
We love the sun but if it is having a day off please be aware this activity will still go ahead in the rain. (You will splash yourself anyway!) Please dress for the weather. Unsafe weather conditions: We will monitor the weather and may have to cancel at short notice (the morning of the event) if weather conditions look to be unsafe to paddle. This can include strong winds, heavy downpours, thunder and lightning.

Sign-Up Form:
If you haven’t completed a form this year or your circumstances have changed, please fill out the sign up form before attending. Participation is not allowed without a completed form, as this ensures we understand your needs and can maintain group safety. (link can be found in Ts&Cs section of the website - or cut and paste below into your browser)

Form link: https://form.jotform.com/201554976381058 Paddleboarding Levels: Taster Sessions: Short introductory sessions designed for complete beginners to experience paddleboarding.

Level 1 (Beginner-Friendly): Duration: 3-4 hours on the water. Suitable for beginners, though some may need to paddle on their knees/ sitting down if standing is difficult.

Important Note:
By RSVPing “Yes” to any event, you agree to the group’s terms and conditions. For more details, visit: https://adventurewomen.co.uk/ts%26cs. Outdoor activities involve inherent risks, including slips, trips, falls, drowning, exposure to extreme weather, equipment failure, and medical emergencies, which can result in serious injury or death. By participating, you voluntarily assume all such risks. For more details, visit: https://adventurewomen.co.uk/ts%26cs.

About Us:
Adventure Women UK is an outdoor pursuits club that empowers women to explore, grow, and connect through shared adventures. Our supportive community welcomes women from all backgrounds, offering experiences that inspire, uplift, and redefine what it means to be an adventure woman. Questions? Please visit our FAQ page (under the “more” section) OR drop us a message if you have any questions.