Geocaches - 14
Walk Inspiration
Previous Stages - Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, Stage 4, Stage 5, Stage 6
More Chiltern loveliness on the Stage 7 of the Chain Walk.
Stage 7 starts in Chesham. Wikipedia says its known for its four B's - Boots, Beer, Brushes and Baptists. I'll let you guess which 50% I take advantage of. I know it more for Chess Valley Walk and being the terminus of a branch of Metropolitan Line. I also know that a wonderful pint of Fullers ESB awaits at the Queen Head - if its survived Covid.
This part of the Chilterns offers superb walking but rather boring pictures. The paths are broad, mud free and through a variety of terrain - wheat fields, ancient green lanes and mature woodland.
Broad Paths Agricultural Fields |
Ancient Green Lanes |
Mature Woodland |
Pretty Latimer Cottages |
The Swan and the Crown - Ley Hill |
Despite the Crown being open, I chose to walk on by. I have my sights set on the Black Cat in a little hamlet called Lye Green. Two reasons - its in the Good Beer Guide 2020 and according to that bible, Timothy Taylor is in permanent residency.
But a hard decision needs to be made. I am back in the Geocaching Chiltern 100 territory and there are another 32 to find. They may be currently disabled, due to unnecessary pressure being put on the CO for maintenance when there are bigger problems in the world, but I have been granted permission to log my finds. Heading to this pub means missing out on three.
Never in doubt - despite the warning from Google Maps that its is temporarily closed, a half mile diversion was made.
The Black Cat, Lye Green |
More worryingly, I am lunch-less, but rising mirage like at the next main road is a posh gastro pub. After an 18 year rambling career I have my first mid walk pizza.
Rambler Friendly |
The most scenic part of the day's walk comes on the Chiltern Link path along a dry chalk stream valley, leading me back into the town.
Finest part of the day's walk |
Chesham's Best |
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