River Chess

The Chess Valley Walk is a 10-mile walk through the Chilterns Hills. And if you’re looking for one of the best day hikes from London town, guess what? You’ve found it! Starting in Rickmansworth and ending in Chesham, or vice versa, the walk takes four to five hours of strolling through timeless English countryside. All within a short tube or train ride to central London. It’s an ideal hike for beginners, families, couples, and anyone looking for an escape rather than a physical challenge. The route takes in manor houses, a Roman farm villa and even watercress beds. Yep, that’s right: you get to see watercress sleeping. Lucky you! For the most part the route winds along the River Chess: so you’ll feel like a king or queen, and you definitely won’t be board. So, check it out! (Chess, get it?!) Read more about my route here: https://hikerhero.com/chess-valley-walk/

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River Chess, United Kingdom